1. Shipping and airfreight services and determine the most appropriate transport method and route and protection/security options 1) 3 air cargo services: * Worldwide customs and forwarding agents * DHL * FedEx
3 shipping services: * K-line Japan * Worldwide customs and forwarding agents * NYK Container Line
2) The configuration and carrying capacities of 2 types of aircraft and 2 ocean vessels that go to Japan.
There are many types of aircraft which go to Japan from Australia, two of these are: * Airbus a330-300
Range: 11,750 km
Overall length: 63.96 m
Height: 16.83 m
Max Payload: 45.9 tonnes
Freight Capacity: LD3 capacity under floor: 32 Max pallet number under floor: 9+5 LD3 Bulk
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Containers are connected at the corners with locking devices.
Today, container ships are used as major transport method between countries, and most of products, which are called dry cargo such as daily products, processed food, timbers and metals, are transported by container ship.
* Reefer ship
Reefer ships are a refrigerated cargo ship; a type of ship typically used to transport perishable commodities which require temperature-controlled transportation, such as fruit, meat, fish, vegetables, dairy products and other foods. Carrying capacities depend on the number electrical outlet of that ship.
3) Shipping services and transport routes offered by the 3 air cargo services and 3 shipping services.
Air cargo service * FedEx
FedEx is an American global courier delivery services company. The company has expanded from its original focus on ground and air-based services to include home delivery options and a retail division. They have 5 choices when shipping around the world. In case of above 68kg packages, customers can choose 2 choices,
Transport routes: the products will be corrected by FedEx from factories to FedEx branch, and then they are carried to the nearest airport. After that, the products are transported to Japan by airplane. It is not sure that where the products go through on the way to Japan. It may be transported directly from Australia or it might be sent to Japan via some airport like Hong Kong, Singapore
the authority to determine the shipments, decides what products to ship and when to ship it and lastly
They even desired to open a warehouse in any city in Australia. Thus, there are a number of Australian clients who embraced the idea. They even asked the company to take charge of their goods from Australia to the different states in the U.S. However, the CEO cannot afford to establish one without making preliminary plans. Furthermore, they looked forward to meticulously design a business strategy or plan to ascertain successful and efficient operations. Described below are the warehouse operations that present the company’s supply chain.
During Japan’s “war” with China the number of American made airplanes sent to Japan increased until July 1938. Before the Japanese invasion of China the United States only sold about a dozen planes annually to Japan. This totaled to two million dollars including the spare parts. However, in 1938 the number of planes exported increased to 66.
First, we will take a look at their primary activities, these are inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and service.
Seaspan Barges haul materials from the forest (logs), minerals, railcars, plus machinery, fuel and supplies to coastal communities.
Australia specialises in beef production and Japan specialises in car production. Japan will both export cars to Australia and additionally, import beef from Australia.
Chapter Chapter Systems and Transportation 22 Services Physical Distribution • Section 22.1 Transportation Systems and Services • Section 22.2 Inventory Storage Key Terms physical distribution transportation common carriers contract carriers private carriers exempt carriers ton-mile carload freight forwarders Transportation Systems and Services Objectives Describe the nature and scope of physical distribution Identify transportation systems and services that move products from manufacturers to consumers Name the different kinds of transportation service companies Marketing Essentials Chapter 22, Section 22.1 Transportation Systems and Services Study Organizer Use a figure like this to list the advantages and disadvantages of each
It would then be directly stocked in the Kansas City distribution center and used to replenish the warehouses. They expect that very little would need to be shipped back to the Los Angeles warehouse after the new system was operating for about six months.
The place is getting the right product to the right market. FedEx has locations all over the globe. They can ship next door or around the globe. The acquisition of Kinko’s helped to increase the convenience of
Keywords: Ship, Shipping transportation, Environment, Earth’s, Ecosystems, Marine pollution. Maritime industry and International Maritime Organization (IMO)
A container can hold a wide variety of freight while in its working life. Spills or contamination might have happened on the inside surfaces and will have to be cleaned before habitation. Ideally, the paint on every internal surface should be removed to bare metal and re-painted with a non-toxic paint product. In addition, chemicals released from paint and sealants used in manufacture of the shipping container might be harmful.
. Our focal region however, the US, is in comparison fairly open and has low trade barriers in the comparable industries. The two are strongly related thru the automobile industry, which is the biggest export from Japan to the US. The US main export industries to Japan are optic and medical instrument, aircraft and machinery.
The goods are transported using different types of transport for example, planes, trains, cars, ships and heavy goods vehicles.
The loading facility comprises of 271 meters long and 6 meters wide trestle in North West orientation that supports a conveyor. A fixed slewing radial arm ship loader is installed on the concrete pier , 80 meters X 10 meters. The concrete pier also referred to as the berthing dolphin housing the ship loader is protected by five Yokohama foam type fenders. The shiploader can be extended 51 meters from its pivot and 36 meters beyond face of the berth. It is designed to load vessels at an average rate of 1450 MT per hour for continuous operation. A service platform is provided to allow maintenance on the ship-loader.
Transport is to ‘take or move (people or goods) from one place to another by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship.’ Transport has four components within its self, Road, Rail Sea and Air.