物流英语课件之运输讲义.ppt

Chapter 2 Overview of TransportationOcean shipping 1第一页，共二十六页。 Key words and terms Transportation modes 运输方式Road transport /rail transport /air transport/water transport/ pipeline Intermodal transportation 多式联运Intermodal transport operator 多式联运经营人 Intermodal service 联运服务Trucking 卡车运输maritime transport 海洋运输2第二页，共二十六页。 IntroductionTransportation refers to the physical movement of goods from a place of orign to a place of consumption. It can involve raw materials being brought into the production process or finished goods being shipped to the customer.3第三页，共二十六页。 IntroductionTransportation encompass five types, or modes: water, air, road, rail and pipeline Maritime shippingMaritime Freight,Cargo ships,Shipping Service4第四页，共二十六页。 Transportation Mode Highlights 5第五页，共二十六页。 Economical compared with trucking, especially over long distances (cost-effective) Can be rapid, especially over long distances Good for large volume Hauls mainly coal, grain, fertilizer, mineral, lumber, autos, containersRail6第六页，共二十六页。 DisadvantagesThe major disadvantages of railway are the inherent inflexibility of operation,fixed time schedules and marshalling,and service from terminal to terminal.7第七页，共二十六页。 Allows rapid movement of goods over short distance Allows “just in time” deliveries Direct, flexible, can go anywhere roads are A door to door service Uses existing roadway infrastructure Trucking for goods movement, auto for passengerRoad 8第八页，共二十六页。 DisadvantagesWith the development of road transportation,new types of problems,such as a significant growth of fuel consumption,air pollution,traffic congestion and road accidents have emerged.9第九页，共二十六页。 AirGood for -- Time sensitive materials-- Mail-- Lightweight material-- Perishable-- Valuable Short time cycle for infrastructure building Extremely rapid,flexible deliveryExpensive Be easily influenced by heavy weather10第十页，共二十六页。 Waterways Includes rivers, lakes, canal, waterways, maritime shipping Move a large number o