As a carrier by profession there is an array of industry standards that
you should be well aware of in order to carry out your duties efficiently.
Amidst the list of other proficiencies, you need to develop on the job,
something as basic as understanding the intricacies of cargo types and how
these can impact the safe delivery of items to their assigned destinations
often goes overlooked.
Here we’ll take a look into some of the cargo you can expect to handle
and what is often required to get them from point A to Point B in the desired
state across Australian soil. A few commodities of significant note are coffee,
heavy machinery, medical equipment and oil.
Coffee
Heavy Machinery
When it comes to freight shipping, the term
“heavy equipment” can mean a lot of different things and the services are
generally used by a wide variety of different industries and businesses.
However, the most common types of heavy equipment hauling usually involves
mining, construction, agricultural and industrial industries. Construction and
mining equipment, such as large vehicles, are easier to transport on a truck
bed because it’s impractical to drive those vehicles long distances. They’re
not fuel-efficient and are generally designed to drive short distances with
most of the fuel being used to power the vehicle’s construction and
mining-related features. You’ll also find that industrial equipment, such as
large pre-assembled machines, are typically transported on large transport
vehicles that are designed to manage heavy loads. It’s also common to find
large trucks serving as auto transport, occasionally using two levels of
trailer beds to accommodate carrying more vehicles on a single route.
A general rule of thumb is to expect around 500 miles
driven per day. This means that if you want to transport something 1,500 miles
away from your destination, you can expect it to take around 3-4 days in
transit alone. This doesn’t include the loading and unloading of your cargo and
it also doesn’t take added leeway into consideration. Things like closed roads
or complicated paths could add extra time to your equipment transport time, and
freak weather accidents could force your driver to slow down and stop. Having
escorts may also slow down the transit time especially if security is a concern
and you want to be as thorough and protective of your cargo as possible.
Medical Equipment
Will a piece of sensitive medical
equipment be shipped to and stored in a location with high humidity? If so, you
may need to protect the item from moisture damage. Or, do the medical supplies
you are sending need to be held at a constant cool temperature? If so, you will
need refrigerated transport.
The medical device industry is not a
"one size fits all" type of industry. Medical devices and
pharmaceutical products exist in all shapes, weights, and sizes. Attempting to
squeeze a delicate device into a box that is too small can lead to damage while
using an oversized box can lead to unnecessarily high shipping charges. You can
avoid these pitfalls by keeping a variety of different sized boxes and cartons
on hand at all times.
Respiratory ventilators, anesthesia
machines, and even smaller devices can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Shipping such devices without insurance is extremely risky for the seller and
buyer alike. Having a customized plan for medical device insurance will give
you the peace of mind you need to send valuable devices and pharmaceutical
across the country or overseas with confidence. This step may require a little
bit of time, but it is a great way to capture the condition of a device or
pharmaceutical order before it ships. If you have the resources to take a quick
video prior to dispatching new orders, make sure you zero in on the serial
number and any accessories that accompany the device. Finally, try to capture
the packing of the products and the sealing of the box or crate. These photos
and videos may come in handy if an order arrives damaged and you have to file a
shipping claim.
Oil:
Oil, natural gas, and petroleum products dominate the second
group, Several other countries, including Ecuador, Uruguay, Argentina,
Colombia, and Chile, also increased their non-traditional exports at the end of
the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st. More than one-fourth of these
exports are sent to the United States, another one-fifth to western Europe,
and an even smaller percentage to the rest of South America.
Tank trucks move processed oil, or fuel,
in cylinder-shaped containers. These containers look a lot like the tank cars
pulled by trains. These trucks can each carry between 10 000 and 45 000 liters
of fuel from refineries or storage facilities to the pumps at a gas station.
In tank trucks, the
fuel is separated into many compartments. This keeps different grades of fuel
separate. That way, trucks can carry all the different kinds of fuel to a
service station in one trip.
Tank trucks can carry
other types of processed oil, too. They can carry jet fuel to airports. They
can also carry propane, furnace oil, and other residential fuels to houses that
use them for heating or cooking. Trucks can go anywhere there is a road. That
makes them the most convenient way to transport oil products.
Like other forms of oil
transport, a drawback to tanker trucks is the possibility of spills during
loading or unloading, or in traffic accidents. Driving a tank truck is trickier
than most truck loads. That’s because of tank trucks’ high center of gravity.
Think of how much higher the top of the truck is than the driver’s seat. That’s
a lot of heavy liquid sloshing around above pretty high up! Because of this,
tank trucks can tip over more easily than other kinds of trucks.
Being proactive about the measures taken to ensure the safe transport of
any goods tendered by your prospective supplier is of paramount importance.
Therefore, it is crucial to carefully consider all criteria outlined for a
successful delivery.
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