《物流英语教学资料》chapter 7.ppt

Chapter Seven Containerization Text 13: Introduction of Containerization Text 14: Advantage of Container Logistics Supplementary reading: About Container Terminal Learning objective: To understand the nature of containerization; To learn the description of containers; To know about the standardization of containers; To get familiar with the advantage of container logistics. Text Thirteen: Introduction of Containerization Key terms: containerization 集装箱化 dry container 干货集装箱 open top container 开顶集装箱 flat rack container 框架集装箱 reefer container 冷冻集装箱 bulk container 散装货集装箱 tank container 罐式集装箱 container standardization 集装箱标准化 General Introduction of Containerization Containerization is a system of intermodel cargo transport (a term that refers to the utilization of more than one mode of transportation) using standard ISO (International Organization of Standardization) containers that can be loaded, sealed and intact onto container ships, railroad cars and trucks. Desription of Container Types Dry container Open top container Flat rack container Reefer container Bulk container Tank container Dry container Dry container plays a principal role in the field of container transportation. The size, strength and standardization of containers have revolutionized the flow of goods. Electrical products, automotive parts, cotton, wool, coffee, tobacco, tires, whiskey and wine are just a few of the products that are shipped, via dry containers, to places all around the world. Open top container Open top containers are suitable for cargo that is more easily loaded from above or does not fit in a standard dry cargo container, but still needs to be sealed. This type container has no cover, so cargo can be loaded or unloaded from above by container crane. It must be covered with tarps while transported. Flat rack container Flat rack is used for transportation of large-size cargo . Flat rack has no side walls and r