logistics transportation-containerization

1. Logistics Management
(Part of ORL)
BBA (Semester 4)
Faculty : Ravi Kumar Singh, International School of management Patna
Lecture-9 : Transportation (Containerisation & Others)

2. Lecture-8 : Transportation Network
Topics to be covered :
● Meaning of Containerisation
● Specification of containers
● TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit)
● Benefits of Containerisation
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3. Meaning of Containerisation
Containerization is a
system of intermodal
freight
transport using intermodal
containers.
Also known as shipping
containers / ISO
containers.

4. Characteristics of ISO Containers
○ It is made up of weathering steel (CORTEN Steel /
non corrosive)
○ The containers have standardized dimensions.
Length : 20Ft, 40Ft, 45 Ft
(10 ft & 53 Ft are also available)
Width : 8Ft
Height: 8.6 Ft (Standard) & 9.6 Ft (High Cube)

5. Concept of TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit)
It is a standard unit for describing a ship's
cargo carrying capacity, or a shipping
terminal's cargo handling capacity.
A standard twenty-foot (20 x 8 x 8.6 feet)
container equals One TEU.

6. Benefits of Containerisation
Containers can be loaded and unloaded, stacked,
transported efficiently over long distances, and transferred
from one mode of transport to another.
Containers can be used with ships, rail flatcars, and semi-
trailer trucks—without being opened.

7. Benefits of Containerisation (cont…)
1.Secure the goods from theft and damages like breakage & pilferage
2. Ease of Handling
3. Lessen transit time due to fast loading, unloading, checking etc.
4. Less documentation is required
5. Less Insurance cost due to low risk of loss.
6. Improve overall efficiency in operation.
7. It reduces overall transportation costs.
8. Least requirement of protective packaging.

8. Types of Containers
● General purpose containers
● Tank Containers
● Refrigerated containers
● High Cube containers (Height=9’ 6”)
● Ventilated Containers
● Open-Top containers
● Flat Rack containers
● Tunnel container
● Open side storage container
● Double doors container
● Insulated or thermal containers

9. Some Transportation Terms
● Consignment (GOODS SHIPPED)
● Consignor (sender of goods shipment, seller)
● Consignee (receiver of goods shipment, buyer)
● Rights-of-way (legally permitted routes)
● Carrier (Transportation service provider / Vehicle)

10. Some Transportation Terms (cont..)
• Enroute: In the defined route.
• Bulk cargo: A cargo commodity that is transported
unpackaged in large quantities. For example, coal and
gravel.
• Fright Forwarders : They consolidate small shipments
into large ones and then forward to the destination.

11. Some Transportation Terms (cont..)
● A bill of lading (BL or BoL) is a legal document issued by a
carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and
destination of the goods being carried.
● A bill of lading also serves as a shipment receipt when the
carrier delivers the goods at a predetermined destination.
Freight Bill : Invoice of the carrier

12. Summary of Lecture-9
1. Containerisation
2. Characteristics of Containers
3. Concept of TEU
4. Why we use containers?
5. Types of containers
6. Some important terms of transportation