Comprehensive Overview of Transport Operations
Explore the various aspects of transport management including mechanisms for ensuring a smooth flow of goods, freight characteristics, criteria for selecting vehicles, lorry fleet management, ground transport capacities, and factors influencing transport decisions. Learn about managing lorry fleets, considerations for selecting vehicles, and optimal ground transport capabilities.
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WATSAN M15 ERU 2 Introduction to Transport Transport: All the different mechanisms used to guaranty an adequate flow of goods in an operation. GOAL Right good Right place Right time
WATSAN M15 ERU 3 Introduction to Transport Freight characteristics: Good condition of boxes or packages. Adequately sealed and marked. Clear identification. Numbered by quantities: 1/50, 2/50... Rate volume/weight for each of the units. Insured according to the real value.
WATSAN M15 ERU 4 Introduction to Transport Criteria to select vehicles: Working range Loading capacity Availability of space Fuel consumption Parts availability and easy maintenance Easy driving Route limitations
WATSAN M15 ERU 5 Introduction to Transport Lorry fleet: Depends on the quantity of goods Time needed for travelling including on and off loading Freighting capacity of the lorries Number of trips = Time available / trip duration Number of freights = Total freight / Capacity per lorry Number of lorries = Number of freights / Number of trips
WATSAN M15 ERU 6 Introduction to Transport Ground transport (Useful capacity/load): 30 Tn standard wagon 52 m3 6,1 m, 18 Tn container 30 m3 12,2 m, 26 Tn container 65 m3 Long lorry with trailer 22 Tn Long jointed lorry 30 Tn Middle lorry 6-8 Tn Van 1 Tn Bicycle 0,1 Tn
WATSAN M15 ERU 7 Introduction to Transport Lorry fleet management: One person responsible per vehicle (Driving license) Maintenance log book per vehicle: Daily and periodic inspection Movement log book: Origin, destination, kilometres and refuelling Vehicle insurance Each vehicle: Cleaning set, spare parts, tools, safety triangles, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, communication device, map, torch, cloths, food and water Fleet manager: Documentation control
WATSAN M15 ERU 8 Introduction to Transport Factors to take into account for transport: Freight dimensions and weight Distance Time available Freight capacity of available means Transport costs
WATSAN M15 ERU 9 Introduction to Transport Transport by helicopter: Rapid or complex evacuations Very limited priority loading Access to difficult areas
WATSAN M15 ERU 10 Introduction to Transport Thank you .
