Module 4 assignment
After completing the module readings, submit your responses
to the questions below.
Chapter 12:
In 1956, Malcolm McLean invented the ISO shipping container
that is widely in use today. Describe how “the box” impacted the different
modes of transportation (such rail, motor, and water)? Where do you see
container technology in (say) 50 years? Is there a possibility of another
technology that could disrupt container technology and deem it obsolete?
With air, rail, motor, water and pipe being the five
recognized modes of transportation today, some are arguing that additive
manufacturing (3D printing) may someday become the sixth mode of
transportation. Research additive manufacturing and discuss how this new
technology may someday change the face of transportation with respect of air,
rail, motor, water and pipe.
Chapter 13:
The bill of lading is the single most important
transportation documentation. Yet there are two types: straight bill of lading,
order bill of lading and three form type: long form bill of lading, short form
bill of lading and pre-printed form bill of lading. Briefly explain the purpose
of each and how and when each should be used.
Use the FedEX Less-Than-Truckload Freight Classification
Tool (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and FedEx commodity
type: printer materials, etc. and estimate the LTL Freight classification of
the following:
|
Commodity |
Weight |
Length |
Width |
Height |
Type of Commodity |
LTL Freight Classification |
|
Pallet of textbooks |
400 lb |
48” |
48” |
40” |
Printed Material |
|
|
Machine Lathe |
1,800 lb |
72” |
36” |
50” |
Machinery |
|
|
Pallet of 8½ x 11 paper |
400 lb |
48” |
48” |
40” |
Paper Goods |
|
|
Bundle of 20’ metal piping |
1,800 lb |
240” |
36” |
50” |
Metal and Wood Building Materials |
What can be said about the LTL Freight Classifications in
terms of each commodity type relative to shipping costs?
