Introduction to transport

Introduction to Transport WATSAN M15 ERU 2 Transport: All the different mechanisms used to guaranty an adequate flow of goods in an operation. GOAL Right good Right place Right time

Introduction to Transport WATSAN M15 ERU 3 Freight characteristics: –Good condition of boxes or packages. –Adequately sealed and marked. –Clear identification. –Numbered by quantities: 1/50, 2/50... –Rate volume/weight for each of the units. –Insured according to the real value.

Introduction to Transport WATSAN M15 ERU 4 Criteria to select vehicles: –Working range –Loading capacity –Availability of space –Fuel consumption –Parts availability and easy maintenance –Easy driving –Route limitations

Introduction to Transport WATSAN M15 ERU 5 Lorry fleet: –Depends on the quantity of goods –Time needed for travelling including on and off loading –Freighting capacity of the lorries Number of trips = Time available / trip duration Number of freights = Total freight / Capacity per lorry Number of lorries = Number of freights / Number of trips

Introduction to Transport WATSAN M15 ERU 6 Ground transport (Useful capacity/load): 30 Tn standard wagon52 m 3 6,1 m, 18 Tn container30 m 3 12,2 m, 26 Tn container65 m 3 Long lorry with trailer22 Tn Long jointed lorry30 Tn Middle lorry6-8 Tn Van1 Tn Bicycle0,1 Tn

Introduction to Transport WATSAN M15 ERU 7 Lorry fleet management: –One person responsible per vehicle (Driving license) –Maintenance log book per vehicle: Daily and periodic inspection –Movement log book: Origin, destination, kilometres and refuelling –Vehicle insurance –Each vehicle: Cleaning set, spare parts, tools, safety triangles, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, communication device, map, torch, cloths, food and water –Fleet manager: Documentation control

Introduction to Transport WATSAN M15 ERU 8 Factors to take into account for transport: –Freight dimensions and weight –Distance –Time available –Freight capacity of available means –Transport costs

Introduction to Transport WATSAN M15 ERU 9 Transport by helicopter : –Rapid or complex evacuations –Very limited priority loading –Access to difficult areas

Introduction to Transport WATSAN M15 ERU 10 Thank you……….