Container Logistics Glossary
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Container Logistics Glossary J&S Maritime Ltd J&S Maritime provide generic and bespoke training to stakeholders in the container terminal sector. They offer a unique blend of industry experience, applied knowledge and conceptual insight supported by academic rigour. Excelling in interactive classroom delivery and engaging eLearning courses through NowLearn.net they deliver best in class training content that engages attendees whether they are new to the industry or have decades of experience. Dr Jeff Martin Jeffrey Martin graduated with a BSc Honours degree in Maritime Studies and was awarded a PhD from the University of Wales for his research on strategic relationships in container terminal communities. He has over 25 years of international experience in the industry including periods in export shipping, project finance, software development and business consultancy. Jeffrey has a particular interest in terminal automation and in the education of port workers and frontline managers. He works with many global companies in the container sector delivering operational, management and executive training on behalf of terminal operators, technology providers and consultancy firms. For further details, visit: linkedin.com/in/jeffreymartin Dr Sally Martin Sally Martin is a co-founder of J&S Maritime Ltd and is a Professor at the Department of International Logistics, Chung-Ang University, Korea specializing in land transport and logistics. On graduating with a BSc Honours degree in International Transport she undertook at a PhD at the University of Wales assessing the potential for rail freight in the UK. Following 15 years in industry where she became Chief of Staff to a major UK engineering company supplying the offshore oil and gas sector she returned to academia in 2011. Sally has published papers in Maritime Policy & Management, Transport Review and the Asian Journal of Shipping & Logistics. 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J & S Maritime Ltd Hislop House, Teviothead, Hawick, TD9 0PS, United Kingdom web: http://nowlearn.net email: [email protected] Contents 0-9 ................................................................ 1 O ................................................................ 43 A .................................................................. 2 P ................................................................ 45 B .................................................................. 4 Q ................................................................ 48 C .................................................................. 7 R ................................................................ 49 D ................................................................ 16 S ................................................................ 52 E ................................................................ 19 T ................................................................. 59 F ................................................................. 22 U ................................................................ 63 G ................................................................ 25 V ................................................................ 64 H ................................................................ 26 W ............................................................... 66 I .................................................................. 28 X ................................................................ 67 J ................................................................. 36 Y ................................................................ 67 K ................................................................ 36 Z ................................................................. 67 L ................................................................. 37 NOWLEARN.NET .......................................... 68 M ................................................................ 39 INTRODUCTION TO CONTAINERISATION .......... 69 N ................................................................ 41 THE CONTAINER BOX ................................... 70 Online access details J & S Maritime Ltd J & S Maritime Ltd 150kn 0-9 Represents the ISO load value to be used for the 0.4Pg racking strength test and should be shown on the Factor used in the calculation of the end wall test CSC plate - containers must withstand a force equivalent to 1PL (first party logistics) 40% of the maximum mass payload travelling at Where the transport of cargo is arranged and 9.8m/s performed either by the consignor (sender) or Example consignee (receiver) – cargo distribution is an Maximum payload = 28,000kg internal process within either the consignor or 40% of Maximum payload = 11,200kg consignee organisation Test based on 11,200kg travelling at 9.8 meters per second spread evenly over end 2PL (second party logistics) wall Where the transport of cargo is provided by a carrier – shipping line, rail operator, trucking company or inland waterway operator 2R Superimposed test mass equivalent to twice the rating (maximum gross mass) of a container used Example Maximum gross = 30,480kg 0.6Pg 2R = 2 x 30,480kg Factor used in the calculation of the side wall test Test based on lifting the container with a - containers must withstand a force equivalent to gross weight of 60,960kg 60% of the maximum mass payload travelling at 9.8m/s Example Maximum payload = 28,000kg 60% of Maximum payload = 16,800kg Test based on 16,800kg travelling at 9.8 meters per second spread evenly over side wall 1 over x The number of containers a crane can pass over when moving a container – for example a 1 over 2 straddle carrier can lift one container over stack 3PL (third party logistics) of two containers Where a transport service provider to a consignee or consignor has a financial interest in part of the transport offering including added value services such as warehousing, terminal operations or simple manufacturing activities such as packaging or labelling – may be a major freight forwarder or courier company 45ft container Container designed to carry high volume cargo 1.8g has corner fittings in the 40ft and 45ft locations Factor used in the calculation of allowable stacking loads - to account for dynamic and environmental loads that may be encountered by containers during operations 10 + 2 (import security filing) 4PL (fourth party logistics) A custom submission of information on goods by Where an independent and neutral lead logistics an importer of goods to the USA that must be organisation, often working in a joint venture with completed before goods are loaded at the a primary manufacturer, manages logistics within vessel’s departure port – includes details of an entire supply chain exporter, importer, origin of goods and HS Code J & S Maritime Ltd 1 4th party logistics provider (lead logistics Act of god provider / LLP) An event caused by a natural force which is A 4PL level service where a logistics company beyond the control of a person or company e.g. manages the flows across a supply chain earthquake, flood, tsunami or volcanic eruption overseeing a number of 3PL providers – usually Actual gross weight (gross weight) the LLP is a neutral company The weight of a container including the 53ft domestic container container's tare weight, the weight of the cargo Containers 53ft long commonly seen in North and any packaging or dunnage American and Australian domestic trades - Example provides greater volumes for lightweight and Actual gross weight = tare + payload bulky cargo 11,000kg = 2,800kg + 8,200kg Actual net weight (actual payload / payload) The combined weight of cargo and any securing devices / material (dunnage) used to protect the cargo during transport 5PL (fifth party logistics) Example Where an independent and neutral lead logistics Actual net weight = actual gross weight - tare organisation optimises a network of supply 8,200kg = 11,000kg - 2,800kg chains with a strong focus on a technological logistics solution usually including eBusiness Actual payload (actual net weight / payload) The combined weight of cargo and any securing devices / material (dunnage) used to protect the A cargo during transport Example AAR (Association of American Railroads) Actual net weight = actual gross weight - tare US freight rail industry body which prepares 8,200kg = 11,000kg - 2,800kg policy, undertakes research, sets standards and develops technology with a focus on safety and Actual time of arrival (ATA) productivity The actual date and time of arrival for a transport vehicle at a location e.g. the date and time when Above (on) deck a ship arrived at a terminal Where cargo such as containers is transported above the hatch covers (deck) of the ship Actual time of departure (ATD) exposed to the marine environment (e.g. wind The actual date and time of departure of a and waves) transport vehicle shown on a schedule e.g. when a ship departs a terminal AC (average cost) An economic term – calculated as the total cost Actual total loss (TC) divided by the quantity (Q) of units produced Term in maritime law when