Basics of Project Cargo Operations

Arunan RBLIPL-Chennai

Agenda

Project Logistics Overview Cargo

Classification Inspection

Vehicle Selection Cargo Documentation Vehicle Documentation Loading & Lashing Dispatch & Tracking Site Inspection & Coordination

Project Logistics - Overview Logistics of materials destined for projects

in various industries/sectors e.g.,

Power (Generation & Transmission of Thermal, Hydel, Wind, Solar)

Oil (Refineries and Other Petrochemical Industries)

Others (Paper, Steel, Mining, Infra etc) Materials are classified as General & Over

Dimensional/Over Weight for logistical purpose

Cargo Classification

General Cargo Dimensions: 12 x 2.4 x 2.4 meters Weight: Up to 32 MT

Over Dimensional and/or Over Weight All cargo not falling under above

Cargo Inspection

Shipper/Manufacturer Location Port of Discharge In-Transit CFS

Vehicle Selection Cargo Dimension up to 12 x 2.4 x 2.4 meters

and Weight up to 22 MT – High Bed Trailer Cargo Height up to 3 meters and Weight up

to 30 MT – Semi Low Bed Trailer Cargo Height Above 3 meters but less than 6

meters and weight up to 32 MT – Low Bed Trailer

Beyond above classification: Multi-Axle Trailers or Hydraulic Trailers

Route Survey is mandatory for ODC/OWCs

Cargo Documentation

Commercial Invoice CST/TIN Nos Packing List Way Bill or Declaration Consignment Note or Lorry Receipt

(LR)

Vehicle Documentation

Driver License Registration Copy Insurance Fitness Tax Paid Certificate National Permit Pollution Under Control Certificate

(PUC)

Equipment No RC Tax FC Insurance NP PUC

GJ 12 Z 4076 Yes 31-Mar-16 19-Jun-15 06-May-16 21-Mar-18 NA

GJ 12 Z 0140 Yes 31-Mar-16 08-May-15 17-May-15 19-Jun-18 NA

GJ 12 Z 3453 Yes 31-Mar-16 04-Feb-15 04-Nov-15 19-Feb-18 NA

GJ 12 Z 0137 Yes 31-Mar-16 08-May-15 17-May-15 19-Jun-18 NA

MH 06 AC 8289 Yes 31-Aug-15 29-Jan-16 25-Jul-15 17-Apr-18 23-Jan-16

Loading, Lashing & Packing Loading

Crane Fork Lift

Lashing Nylon Belt with Ratchet (capacity 3-20 MT) Steel Chain with D-Shackle /Turn-Buckle (10 –

25 MT) Lock (in the case of containers)

Ensure Cargo is covered (depending on weather conditions or client requirement)

Dispatch

Confirm Vehicle Documentation Confirm Cargo Documentation Confirm Lashing/Lock Confirm Transit Time Track vehicle Update Status

Site Inspection & Coordination Site Survey Coordination with site representative

(Consignee/EPC Contractor etc) Receive materials & Tally with

Packing List Take acknowledgement on Lorry

Receipt Send complete documentation to

HO/Billing Office