A concise introduction to Road Transport

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1 A concise introduction to Road Transport Presented by Dr. F. Saruchera Learning Objectives: After this session, the student should be acquainted with basic regulations of road transport. S/he should be in a position to state the commonly used vehicles to give information on transport documents for road movements. Furthermore s/he should explain the e c o n o m i c tariff structure and give examples and how to offer to customers. 1

2 What is Road Transport? Who are the main Players in Road Transport? 2

3 Why road transport? This is what the International Road Transport Union (IRU) says The road transport industry is: the backbone of strong economies and dynamic societies vital to economic growth, social development [and] prosperity and, meeting the demand for the sustainable mobility of both people and goods. ( ) 3

4 instrumental in interconnecting all businesses to all major world markets ( ) crucial [for] the daily economic and social life of industrialised and developing countries alike ( ). 4

5 The Transporter s role in road transport The transporters / transport managers are actively involved in organizing cargo transports by road; it is the core activity. They: * select the trucks appropriate for the specific type of cargo, * decide on the actual carrier with regard to his reliability, * propose or indicate the transport routes 5

6 (regarding time and costs), * mediate and conclude transport contracts, * give instructions to carriers, * execute instructions by consignor with regard to insurance, packaging, warehousing a. s. o., * (sometimes) perform transports as own name transactions (acting as carrier). 6

7 Road Transport Management some key considerations * capacity: truck s gross capacity ranges from 3,5 tons (short haul / city trucks) to 40 tons (long distance trucks) with a net capacity from about 1 ton to 25 tons * (special trucks / heavy load trucks my exceed this limit) * distance: basically trucks can reach any place in the world from any place in the world, it s just a matter of costs and time * costs: relatively high investment for (new) trucks, high 7

8 fixed costs (depreciation, drivers), variable costs, such as fuel, often volatile * speed: some countries have speed limits for trucks, average speed relatively low (e. g. a maxi mum of 80 km/h on highways, with an average speed of about km/h) * safety: medium, lots of truck accidents, quite often cargo is damaged while loading or unloading * environment: the carbon footprint of trucks is not very favorable, efforts to improve it are under way 8

9 Licencing National licencing: Types of licence * standard national licence entitles the holder to carry goods for hire or reward on national operations and to carry your own goods abroad. This will allow you to haul loaded trailers to or from ports * Regional licencing - e.g. SADC, SACU etc 9

10 *International licencing e.g. EU Community Authorisation Community Authorisation allows drivers to use a single permit for trips between all EC member states. The Authorisation also allows transit traffic through EC member states and to and from non member countries. It also allows cabotage, i. e. journeys entirely within one other EC member state. ( 10

11 International licencing (cont d) Mutual licencing between two countries (bi lateral licences) Usually negotiated between countries mutually granting a certain amount of transports per annum for road hauliers of both countries. 11

12 Preconditions for licensing These apply to basically all types of licences: * good financial standing * professional) fitness and repute * appropriate operating centres * no criminal offences (certificate of good conduct issued by police) 12

13 Contracts of Carriage in road transport 1 Contracts of Carriage in road transport basically show the same structure as in any transport business relationship: * shipper >> CC >> carrier consignee i. e. direct shipments without integration of forwarder consignee no direct contracting partner, just benefitting exception: ex works / fca / fob delivery consignee paying for main leg of transport >>> right of choosing carrier CC = Contract of Carriage 13

14 Contracts of Carriage in road transport 2 * Full shipments, just mediated by forwarder: shipper >> FC >> forwarder (>> shipper CC with >>) carrier consignee * i. e. typical forwarder s activity: * just mediating, organizing * no involvement in actual transportation FC = forwarding contract / CC = contract of carriage 14

15 Contracts of Carriage in road transport 3 * Full or part shipments with forwarder contracting the carrier: shipper >> FC >> forwarder >> CC >> carrier consignee * Groupage services organized by forwarder: (several) shippers >> FC >> consolidating (groupage) forwarder >> CC >> (actual) carrier receiving forwarder (several) consignees 15

16 Contents to be considered in individually agreed contracts * definition of services to be covered by contract * issuing of consignment note and/or additional transport related documents * type of truck to be provided by carrier * type of cargo to be transported (esp. if dangerous goods) * number of items and packaging * load units and/or loading devices to be provided by carrier * time and place of actual provision of truck 16

17 * loading deadlines * loading regulations & responsibilities * hindrances and related measures * special customs related instructions in case of cross border transport 17

18 * prohibition or allowance of transport on open loading platform * agreement on freight costs and payment * special conditions in case of intermodal transport * liability (both sides) * place of jurisdiction, severability clause (list does not claim completeness of all contract details) 18

19 The Carrier s promise The carrier promises to transport and deliver the goods in apparent good order and condition to the named destination and consignee, The Shipper s promise while the shipper promises to hand over the goods properly marked and numbered ready for carriage and pay the agreed price for the transport. 19

20 Legal basis of contracts Laws and regulations * applicable national transport law * applicable international law for road transports 20

21 *consignment note Documents in Road Transport * optional in some countries (nevertheless advisable for purpose of proof) * mandatory for international transports * function of consignment note basically the same as with every other mode of transport * packing list / loading manifest / bordereau in groupage services 21

22 * customs documents export declaration documents for customs supervision * commercial invoice, certificate of origin * dangerous goods documentation (shippers declaration, specific instructions) * truck & drivers documents transport licence (copy) insurance (copy) driver s licence & social security / I.D. card registration papers for truck 22

23 Cost calculation The Economics of Road Transport * defining the cost centres (any part of the business against which costs are charged) * defining the cost units (a specific item or an order against which costs can be charged. Basic question: To which cost centre or cost unit can the costs in question be allocated directly? 23

24 Direct costs - a direct cost is one which is attributable directly to a cost centre (or in a narrow sense to a cost unit). - Items such as fuel, oil, tyres, repairs and maintenance, wages, vehicle insurance and licence fees are typical of costs which can be allocated directly to a vehicle [fleet] cost centre. 24

25 Indirect costs - These are the costs which cannot be attributed directly to an operating cost centre. - For example, advertising, heat and light, telephone and office salaries costs cannot be allocated specifically to vehicle operations. - They have to be calculated and then spread out over the various departments on a fair and equitable basis. - They are usually called "overheads". Time related costs - These costs remain the same no matter how much work the vehicle does. Such costs are not affected by mileage or vehicle activity. 25

26 For example, a vehicle standing in the depot still costs money. Consequently, many operators call these "standing costs. Examples of these costs are drivers' employment costs, vehicle depreciation, licence, insurance, interest on capital and overheads, e.g. Drivers' employments costs Vehicle depreciation, or hire/lease costs Interest on capital Overheads. 26

27 Distance related costs: these costs will vary in relation to the level of activity of the vehicle. They are often called "running costs", for example, fuel, tyres, repairs and maintenance. (Also called variable costs.) - Distance related costs are calculated on a per kilometer basis. 27

28 Pricing 1 The total cost calculated for an order consist of the sum of per day costs multiplied by number of days invested in order plus costs per km/ m multiplied by kilomteres/miles driven. Be careful to include empty kilometres/miles in calculation in order to cover all costs of an order. 28

29 Pricing 2 However, in very competitive situations it is possible to go as low as the lower (lowest) price limit, which lies with the amount calculated with distance costs (variable gross margin). But beware: pricing solely based on distance costs in the long run leads to disaster, always keep in mind the full (total) costs. 29

30 Types of Trucks 1 Text: logistics.com/en/useful/trucks Truck trailer types.jpg 47

31 Types of Trucks 2 Text: logistics.com/en/useful/trucks Semi trailer (tent, tarpaulin) suitable for majority of types of cargoes, loading from sideway and above by removing the tent cover. Loading capacity: t. / Useable volume: cbm / Capacity: euro pallets 48

32 Types of Trucks 3 Text: logistics.com/en/useful/trucks Tent "Jumbo" Tent semi trailer with bigger capacity; achieved by the G shape of the floor and reduce of diameter of the wheels. Loading capacity: to 20 t / Useful volume: cbm 49

33 Types of Trucks 4 Text: logistics.com/en/useful/trucks Truck trailer Tent vehicle + trailer. Fast loading/ unloading and larger useable loading volume. Not suitable for the transportation of long length cargoes. Loading capacity: 16 25t / useable volume: cbm / Capacity: euro pallets 50

34 Types of Trucks 5 Text: logistics.com/en/useful/trucks Refrigerated truck/ frigo Refrigerated semi trailer (most perishable goods with special storage conditions: from C to 25 0 C. Loading capacity: t / useable volume: cbm / capacity: euro pallets / "European standard": 20 tons of 82 cbm. 32 pallets hrzeug Ablieferungen/2011/16510_01.jpg 51

35 Types of Trucks 6 Text: logistics.com/en/useful/trucks Flat Bed and Low Bed Trucks for the transportation of oversized cargoes It is applied for the transportation of over sized cargoes. Loading capacity: t 52

36 Types of Trucks 7 Text: logistics.com/en/useful/trucks Lorry Tank / Tankers It is applied for the transportation of food and non food liquid products. Loading capacity: t / Useful volume: 6 40 cbm spedition.de/typo3temp/pics/spezial tanksattelzug_42d8d001a5.jpg 53

37 Types of Trucks 8 Text: logistics.com/en/useful/trucks Timber Lorry It is applied for the transportation of forest and trunk products. Loading capacity: t 752d e21c 5ec3 f110b42f27b4&ubasvariant=

38 Types of Trucks 9 Text : logistics.com/en/useful/trucks Isotherm There can be a semi trailer, truck trailer and separate truck. Isotherm is intended for the transportation of food. It may keep a certain temperature for a long time. Loading capacity: 3 25t / Useable volume: cbm / Capacity: 6 33 euro pallets blgd49fd5062f9e39170ff3ffbddda680e8/pic jpg 55

39 Types of Trucks 10 Flat Bed Truck It is applied to the transportation of out of gauge goods and special transport needs. Loading capacity: t. Picture next slide: Variations of flat bed trucks. tech.com/copy%20of%20index.3.jpg 56

40 Types of Trucks 11 Text: logistics.com/en/useful/trucks content/uploads/2012/03/flatbed truck.jpg 57

41 Types of Trucks 12 box trailer / dry freight transporter) platform trailer with sliding sid e curtain multi purpose chassis swap body (all Kögel pictures above: trailer.com/en/products/forwarding industry.html) 58

42 Types of Trucks 12 Euro Trailer curtain sider full tarpaulin (open) (all Kögel pictures above: trailer.com/en/products/forwarding industry.html) 59

43 Out of gauge cargo 1 Out of gauge cargo is not the typical forwarding agents field of business. It may, nevertheless, occur occasionally. For transports like these careful planning is necessary: * selecting the appropriate truck(s) * selecting the appropriate auxiliary equipment * selecting skilled and experienced staff 60

44 Out of gauge cargo 2 * checking the route for obstacles (in advance!!) * if necessary removing the obstacles, otherwise alternative routes for circumnavigating * planning the transport time (night transport) * to be escorted by police * The following pictures show typical out of gauge cargo. 61

45 Heavy duty trucks a few examples from Goldhofer 62

46 Heavy duty trucks a few examples from Goldhofer, Germany Parts for offshore installation de/ 63

47 Loading of trucks * loading takes place either from the rear (standard), from side (removable tarpaulin, curtain sider) or from top (craneable cargo) * typical loading devices are pallets and iron bar boxes * further loading means are handcart manual lift truck forklift truck cargo.de/_wp_generated/wp5a0e184b_0f.jpg 66

48 Loading of trucks 2 * if possible loading should leave no space between each item (full utilization of loading space) * since this is almost impossible, items have to be secured for transport 67

49 Loading of trucks 3 * It is advisable to compile a loading and stowage plan in advance, so as to prevent time loss during actual loading * Time limits for loading have to be taken in account, especially when loading takes place at shipper s premises (or ports, stations ) 68

50 International customs transit documents - Customs documents for cross border transports may vary from country to country, or in case of EU may show a common procedure and documentation. - Widely accepted as a customs document in road transport is the Carnet TIR. * TIR Carnet - a harmonised control document accepted by the Customs authorities of the countries of departure, transit and destination. 69

51 Carnet TIR 1 70

52 Regional scope of TIR Convention 71

53 Key Principles of TIR The TIR system is an international Customs transit system for goods carried by road. It is based on 6 essential principles the 5 pillars of the TIR system (see TIR 5 Pillars handout) 1* Secure vehicles or containers sealed vehicles or containers approved for use by Customs and re approved every two years. 2* International chain of guarantee - Duties and taxes due in case of irregularity are secured by an international guarantee chain throughout the 72

54 journey. 3* Mutual recognition of Customs controls - control measures taken in country of departure accepted by countries of transit and destination. 4* Controlled access - access to the TIR system for transport operators, by the national Customs authorities and the national Association. 5* SafeTIR - electronic control system for TIR Carnets (traceability, risk management) 73

55 The Actors in the TIR System are: * The International Organisation (The IRU) * The Government of the Contracting Party (usually Customs Authorities) * The National Issuing and Guaranteeing Association * The authorized transport operator (TIR Carnet Holder) * The UN TIR bodies (TIR administrative committee, WP30, TIRExB, UNECE TIR Secretariat) 74

56 Dangerous Goods in road transport Legal regulations * on a national level most countries provide laws and regulations for the handling of dangerous goods * the hazardous nature, however, requires international coordination, which is done by UN * most dangerous goods regulations refer to UN nomenclature and classifications, so does the more detail to follow after appreciating DGs. 75

57 Dangerous goods transports Dangerous goods aren t fun. Negligence and even worse willful intent cause liability and culpability. Always act with care and responsibility. Source picture: in radioactive material barrel_ jpg

58 Questions?