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The document provides exercises related to transport types, definitions, and comparisons between block train and single wagon options. It includes matching definitions, factors influencing transport method choices, potential shipping problems, and types of cargo and containers. Additionally, it features sentence completion activities to reinforce terminology related to transport and handling equipment.

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Transport - Worksheet

The document provides exercises related to transport types, definitions, and comparisons between block train and single wagon options. It includes matching definitions, factors influencing transport method choices, potential shipping problems, and types of cargo and containers. Additionally, it features sentence completion activities to reinforce terminology related to transport and handling equipment.

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TRANSPORT

REVISION

Ex. 1. Match different types of freight traffic with definitions.

BLOCK-TRAIN SINGLE-WAGON INTERMODAL


PIGGYBACK UNACCOMPANIED MULTIMODAL

1. The driver does not stay with his road vehicle during transport by raiI or ferry. _________
2. Goods are transported in the same loading unit orvehicle using different modes of transport.
The handting of the freight itself is not necessary when changing modes. _________
3. A single shipper uses a whole train which is run directly from the loading point to the
destination. No assembting and disassembting is require. _________
4. Carriage of goods by at least two different modes of transport, e.g. shipping by motor lorry
and aircra. _________
5. Train is formed out of individualwagons or sets of wagons which have different origins and
different destination. _________
6. Combines road and rail transport: whole motor lorries, traiters or swap-bodies are carried
by rail. _________

Ex. 2. Compare block train and single wagon options. When is it better to choose a block
train rather than single wagon transport?

Ex. 3. Make a list of at least five factors that would influence your choice of transport
method for a shipment and then explain why three of these factors would be important.

Ex. 4. What problems might affect the delivery of cargo? Name 5 such shipping
problems and possible solutions for them.
Ex. 5. Name transport and handling equipment.

Ex. 6. Complete the sentences.

LEVEL TARPAULIN FRAME MACHINERY


PLUGS CONTROLLED REMOVED LASHING
1. It comes with a timber floor and has various ____________ devices to secure the load.
2. These lashing points are located horizontally at floor ____________
3. It is temperature- ____________ and is particularly suitable for cargo that needs
regulated or cool temperatures.
4. This is a standard container ____________ with a tank fitted inside
5. As an extra, we also offer tank containers with electric ____________ in case the
cargo needs cooling or heating during transport.
6. It comes with a PVC ____________ cover instead of a roof panel to allow loading
from the top.
7. The doors can be ____________ to make loading easier.
8. We recommend this special type of container for the transportation of heavy
____________ and pipes.

Ex. 7. Define perishable cargo and heavyweight cargo.


Ex. 8. Explain what these types of containers are suitable for.

1. Dry cargo
2. Reefer
3. Tanktainer
4. Open top
5. Flat-rack

Ex. 8. Sort the goods under the correct heading.

Meat Crude oil Industrial Alcohol Harmful


boilers chemicals
Steel pipes Fresh produce seafood Dairy products Chilled or
frozen
foodstuffs

PERISHABLE CARGO:

NON-PERISHABLE CARGO:

HEAVYWEIGHT AND OVERWIDTH CARGO:


Ex. 9. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

if you like recommend an alternative could you how much


also consider calling about would be more suitable suggest that

1. I'm ______________ the train options described on your website.


2. ______________ tell me a bit more about them.
3. What ______________ the best rail option for us.
4. For large volumes, I would ______________ using block train transport.
5. lf you want to ship smaller quantities, the single-wagon option would be
______________ .
6. lf flexibility is important, I would ______________ you book the flexitrain block
train option.
7. As ______________ , I can suggest single-car transport, which is even more flexible.
8. In that case we should ______________ the other block train options.
9. ______________ time would we have for loading?
10. At least 7 hours, but we could arrange longer loading times ______________

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