distribution method that uses a container as a way of tranporting the cargo. Is an inter-modal system of transporting the general cargo or product in lots. With containerization goods are moved easier from one place to another with the help of the containers which can be loaded intact onto the container ships‚ trucks‚ railroad cars and planes. Nowadays‚ containerization is the innovative key in the field of logistics that helps to organize cargo in an efficient‚ better and save way. Benefits of containerization
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Genocide in the Mayan Highlands “They took them one by one to a ravine that was about twenty meters from where we were. We heard shots‚ screams and crying.”- Jesús Tecú Osorio. This was a testimony given by one on the survivors of the Guatemalan genocide of the Mayan highlands. The Guatemalan government used its counter insurgency force‚ to put pressure upon the Mayans who claimed they were starting a communist group. The Mayans natural allies the guerrillas added to the uprising human rights violations
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DEFINITION: General cargo space or bale space the volume of the cargo holds that can be used to carry general cargo General Cargo ship has holds on the main deck and also has tweendecks‚ where cargo can be stacked atop or beneath them. TYPE OF CARGO INCLUDED These spaces can be filled by: * breakbulk cargo - variety of goods that must be loaded individually‚ is transported in bags‚ boxes‚ crates‚ drums‚ or barrels. This type of cargo is called “loose cargo” * unitized cargo.- uniform or heterogeneous
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se the Highland Games for my community project because I thought it would be a cool cultural experience that was totally new to me. I also chose this project because the group of bagpipers my grandfather plays in was playing there. I didn’t get a program or brochure from the games but I did take loads of pictures. I will attach some of the photos and a note from my grandpa‚ whom I went with. The Highland Games was the first thing of its kind I had ever been to and I had a blast. From the bagpipers
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CARGO COMPARTMENT CLASSIFICATION Class A The presence of a fire would be easily discovered by a crewmember while at his or her station and each part of the compartment is easily accessible in flight. Class B There is a separate approved smoke detector or fire detector system to give warning at the pilot or flight engineer station. There is sufficient access in flight to enable a crewmember to effectively reach any part of the compartment with the contents of a hand fire extinguisher. When
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and approaches to the port. (Presidential Decree 857) Arrastre and stevedoring operators and contractors shall operate cargo handling within a port‚ the jurisdiction area of which is specific in the permit of memorandum of agreement or management contract to the exclusion of all others. They shall collect arrastre and stevedoring charges from port users concerned in the cargo handling rates prescribed by the Philippine Authority. Statement of the Problems What are the services being offered by
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Unitized Cargo Ship The concept of utilization is not a new one; it was used by the USA army in the second world army war to provide its forces fighting in Europe with weapons and ammunition. Unitization since that time has been used and developed to comprise all modes of maritime transport‚ as well as air and land transport modes. Definition: Utilization is a grouping together of two or more (Usually of a homogeneous nature) and securing with banding‚ glue‚ shrink-wrap‚ slings or permanent
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1.0 Introduction Flat Cargo Berhad (FCB) is an air freight services and ground handling company. Its company’s operations cover Asian Pacific region including China‚ Japan‚ Thailand‚ Singapore and many more. Their main customers are United Parcel Services (UPS)‚ City Link and Nationwide Express. The main shareholder for FCB is Bangor Sdn Bhd which is part of Miri Group represented by 26.5% of the company interest. Kencana & Associates is the auditor company that audit FCB’s account. The leader of
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Webster Industries Case Analysis The Webster Industries case is about a company that has seen a lot of growth throughout the years. As a result management became strained and needed to divide the company into groups with a divisional corporate structure. In 1974 the company was faced with financial troubles due to a combination of economic slowdown and growing too quickly. Webster grew too fast and this resulted in “sloppy staffing”. The company did have a PA process in effect‚ but it was used
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1/1/82 INSTITUTE CARGO CLAUSES (A) RISKS COVERED 1. This insurance covers all risks of loss of or damage to the subject-matter insured except as provided in Clauses 4‚ 5‚ 6 and 7 below. Risks Clause 2. This insurance covers general average and salvage charges‚ adjusted or determined according to the contract of affreightment and/or the governing law and practice‚ incurred to avoid or in connection with the avoidance of loss from any cause except those excluded in Clauses 4‚ 5‚ 6
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