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Transportation and Logistics

Logistics refers to the act of coordinating and managing the transfer of goods from a source to a specific destination. Transportation is a vital part of logistics as it requires the use of trucks or ships in moving the goods.

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What are cost trade offs in logistics?

Cost trade-offs in logistics involve balancing expenses associated with various aspects of freight management companies. This includes decisions like choosing between faster, more expensive shipping options or slower, cost-effective ones, or optimizing inventory levels to minimize storage costs while ensuring product availability. These trade-offs aim to find the most cost-efficient logistics solutions.

How much diesel fuel can be transport without a permit?

If you are transporting the fuel in containers that are not your fuel tanks, you can carry up to 1000 pounds of it. That's around 133 gallons.

If the fuel is in your tanks, you can carry as much as they'll hold.

What did they use before the car was invented?

  • Feet
  • Horse
  • Wagons
  • Horse-drawn carts
  • Chariots
  • Rickshaws
  • Boat (via man-made canals)
  • Bike
  • Ships
  • Train (yes, trains were invented before cars)

Who write the bill of lading?

Most cases it is the shipper. In cases where the shipment is routed by someone other than the shipper it can be created by a third party, driver, or consignee.

How many bags per passenger are allowed on international flight?

The number of bags allowed per passenger on an international flight can vary by airline and ticket class. Generally, most airlines permit at least one checked bag and one carry-on bag, but some may allow additional baggage for premium classes or frequent flyers. It's essential to check the specific airline's baggage policy before traveling, as weight limits and fees for excess baggage may also apply.

What are the three main Harbor freight tools?

Three of the main harbor freight tools include a drip irrigation kit, vacuum storage bags, and a bench grinder. Harbor freight tools is a privately held discount tool and equipment retailer, headquartered in Calabasas, California, which operates a chain of retail stores as well as a mail order and eCommerce business.

Are their any Swift Transportation Companies in Southern IL?

To the best of my knowledge, Swift Transportation does not have any terminals in Illinois (although I do believe they have a couple drop yards). The nearest terminal would probably be Gary, Indiana.

What is a supply chain and who is involved in it?

A supply chain is all of the companies and people involved in producing or manufacturing a product, placing it in a retail store, and then getting it to the customer. The supply chain would be a total of all parties involved in this.

Does the bill of lading be signed by the consignee?

B/L is only required to be signed if they accept the shipment. If a shipment is refused no need to sign.

What types of transportation does NJ Transit use?

The New Jersey Transit uses trains, buses, and light rail to move people around. They provide an extremely reliable and flexible schedule for any city go-er looking to reach near and far destinations.

What is meant by A F in shipment?

The abbreviations AF in regards to cargo shipping stands for terms Air Freight. Air freight is an expedited form of shipping packages or cargo by air.

What is pacing items?

First, it should be what ARE pacing items.....

Pacing items are items in a list of things to be accomplished that will take the longest to complete. If you have a goal, the pacing items will take the longest to complete and all other items have to wait for them. For example, if you are cooking a Thanksgiving dinner the pacing item would be cooking the turkey. It would not be good for you to cook the side dishes until the pacing item, the turkey, is nearly ready to be served.

When NASA went to the moon with the Apollo missions, the lunar module was the pacing item. It was not ready on time and missions such as Apollo 8 changed its objectives.