Arrow logistics deals with providing logistics services for heavy machinery. It is grappling with the problem of storage and handling. What should the company do to ensure efficient handling and movement of heavy machine

CS Professional · International Business – Laws and Practices · PYQS · June 2018
Arrow logistics deals with providing logistics services for heavy machinery. It is grappling with the problem of storage and handling. What should the company do to ensure efficient handling and movement of heavy machinery from origin to the destination?

Answer & Explanation:

Containerisation is the technique or practice of stowing freight in reusable containers of uniform size and shape for transportation. The freight may sometimes be oddly shaped and in different quantities. But when stowed and shipped in containers, it can be handled as a single piece thus making it a lot easier to transport which in turn reduces the time and costs involved. Containerisation involves the unitizing of cargo through the use of standard metal containers. A cargo container is a large container for freight. Cargo containers can be loaded onto container ships, planes, railroad cars, and trucks. The goods shipped most likely will fall under one of three categories: Refrigerated cargo Dry cargo Dangerous and hazardous cargo Depending upon the product/cargo, cargo containers come in different sizes, types and stages. By construction, heavy machinery container could be: Open door container (a container with a fitted removable roof, or a tarpaulin roof, so the container can be loaded or unloaded from the top used for heavy machinery. Platform or bolster for barrels and drums.

Topics: Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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