Introduction to transport WATSAN M 15 ERU Introduction

Introduction to transport

WATSAN M 15 ERU Introduction to Transport: All the different mechanisms used to guaranty an adequate flow of goods in an operation. GOAL Right good Right place Right time 2

WATSAN M 15 ERU 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. Introduction to Transport 3

WATSAN M 15 ERU 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 4

WATSAN M 15 ERU 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 5

WATSAN M 15 ERU Introduction to Transport Ground transport (Useful capacity/load): 30 Tn standard wagon 52 m 3 6, 1 m, 18 Tn container 30 m 3 12, 2 m, 26 Tn container 65 m 3 Long lorry with trailer 22 Tn Long jointed lorry 30 Tn Middle lorry Van Bicycle 6 -8 Tn 1 Tn 0, 1 Tn 6

WATSAN M 15 ERU 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 7

WATSAN M 15 ERU Introduction to Transport Factors to take into account for transport: – Freight dimensions and weight – Distance – Time available – Freight capacity of available means – Transport costs 8

WATSAN M 15 ERU Transport by helicopter: – Rapid or complex evacuations – Very limited priority loading – Access to difficult areas Introduction to Transport 9

WATSAN M 15 ERU Introduction to Transport Thank you………. 10