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Adjust traverse uneven wrap stack reload hoist contract/expand utilize handle swap expendable
eplace the underlined words with the words from the box below. Change the forms of the words where necessary.Containers were placed together against the wall of the warehouse.
The containerlift machines are designed to lift “boxes”.
In some places the road was not smooth, so the truck was in danger of an overturn.
Mr. McLean dealt successfully with the transportation of the freight.
The ship carrying the equipment for T&B is expected to cross the ocean in a week.
The process of loading was rather long: firstly, the workers had to load the truck, then unload it and finally load the cargo again, onto a ship.
Most trucks nowadays have a removable body to make the process of loading easier.
We should take into consideration the fact that substances may become larger or smaller when heated or frozen.
A portainer crane used to load and unload container ships is regulated, by the boom which allows the containers to be lifted from the hold and moved towards the center of the crane.
This company produces only throw-away cans.
One of the customer’s demands was that all the products should be covered with waterproof material.
The engineer couldn’t use, the new technologies because they hadn’t been tested.
7. Work in pairs. Choose one of the objects below as a freight you have to transport. Discuss which transport, container and special device to use while handling the cargo. Give your reasons. Act out the dialogue.
fish petrol porcelain
Language Focus: Vocabulary
1. Fill in the gaps with the prepositions from the box.
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of (5) about over (2) for at on into in (2) underneath with (3 )
1. All the regulations should comply … local laws.
2. The trucks’ cabs can come … many styles.
3. Portsmouth (a British dock) is equipped … a portainer.
4. Moving pins are often used to help adjust weight distribution … the various axles.
5. The common ISO standard pallets fit neatly … common ISO containers, which … turn fit neatly … container ships, trains or trucks.
6. Logisticians deal … flow and stocking … goods … their everyday work.
7. A qualified specialist should search … different opportunities of minimizing handling expenses, damage and waste … vehicle capacity.
8. Managers can view … the web the information … the progress … deliveries.
9. The ability to maneuver … the base … the portainer crane makes lorries and containerlifts capable … rapid cargo operations.
2. a) Read the text and fill in the gaps with a suitable derivative of the word given in CAPITALS.
The (1) ______ (NOTICE) difference between trucks in the US and lorries in Europe is the lack of a nose on European models. While some US trucks are built without a nose, they are not as common. In European design, the driver's cab is positioned above the engine. For repairs, the entire cab hinges forward to allow (2) ________ (MAINTAIN) access. European lorries, whether small or (3) __________ (FULL) articulated, have a sheer face on the front. This allows greater (4) __________ (MANEUVER) when (5) _______ (STEER), as the driver need only gauge distances behind his (6) _________ (MOVE) seating point, and this allows for shorter trucks with longer trailers (with larger freight capacity) within the legal maximum total length. Most semis use air rather than hydraulic fluid to actuate the brakes. If the air lines fail and the pressure drops during driving, the trailer brakes will actuate and stay applied, causing the wheels of the trailer to lock and skid on the road. Because of the wide (7) ________ (VARY) of loads the semi may carry, they usually have a manual (8) ___________ (TRANSMIT) to allow the driver to have as much control as possible. A special driver's license is required to operate a semi-trailer in most countries. The cargo trailer is hooked to a coupling device called a "fifth wheel" at the rear of the (9) _________ (TOW) engine that allows easy hook up and release. The trailer cannot move by itself because it only has wheels at the rear end, hence the name semi-trailer: it only carries half its own weight. The vehicle has a (10) ________ (TEND) to fold at the pivot point between the semi and the trailer when braking hard at high speeds. Such a truck accident is (11) _________ (APPROPRIATE) called a jack-knife, or jack-knifing. (edited from http://wikipedia.org)
b) Translate the text into Russian. Make use of a technical dictionary. The translation shouldn’t take you more than 45 minutes.
3. Translate the following sentences from Russian into English.
Консолидирование совместимых грузов ведёт к сокращению расходов на грузоперевозки.
Менеджеры имеют возможность отслеживать процесс доставки груза от исходной точки до места назначения.
Минимизация затрат на погрузочные работы, нахождение оптимальных маршрутов по грузовой перевозке, планирование доставки являются основными задачами при оптимизации всего процесса.
При планировании сроков грузоперевозок необходимо учитывать состояние дорог и пробки.
Некоторые погрузчики оборудованы телескопическим механизмом, который способен поднимать контейнеры различных размеров.
Появление съёмных кузовов, контейнеров и поддонов значительно облегчило процесс погрузки и разгрузки.
Большинство одноразовых банок предназначено для переработки.
При оптимизации перевозок специалист учитывать такие факторы как вместимость контейнеров, тип груза, погодные условия, состояние дорог и т.д.
Подвижной состав данной компании состоит из дорожных и судоходных транспортных средств.
Благодаря спутниковым системам навигации компьютер передаёт информацию о местонахождении грузовика каждые 15 минут.
Speaking: Now You
1
Card
1.
You are a representative of a software company which invented
Automated Navigation Technology. Your task is to introduce your
product to some Logistics company. This technology includes several
components, and the customer can buy only those he needs. Try to
persuade him/her to buy a complete set. Use the extra information in
the box.
Card
2.
You are a logistics manager. You need to buy a new automated
navigation system to optimize your supply chain management. As you
are limited in expenses, you can choose only five most important
options. Give reasons why you don’t need the rest. Use the extra
information in the box.
Automated
Navigation Technology
The
controlled routes allow a truck to avoid heavy traffic caused by
rush-hour, accidents or road-work. A good system lets the computer,
dispatcher and driver collaborate on finding a good route, or a
method to move the load. One special value is that the computer can
automatically eliminate routes over roads that cannot take the
weight of the truck, or that have overhead obstructions.
Such
technology includes:
Fleet
Administration
Freight
Administration
International
Border Crossing Clearance
Roadside
Safety
On-Board
Safety Monitoring
Fleet
Maintenance
Hazardous
Material Planning and Incident Response
Freight
In-Transit Monitoring
Freight
Terminal Management
Writing / Listening
Study the following invoice. Match the items in the invoice (Section A) with the details a-g.
Michael Pearson
256487966
09/29/2006
Air Mail
Due On Receipt
09/25/2006
Mary Smith
1142 Main Street
Boston, MA 12106
My
Company, Inc
1111
West Street
INVOICE No.
10117354
San
Diego, CA 92109
(111)
123 – 7070
sales@yourwebsite.com
INVOICE
A:
Bill
to: Ship to:
Date:
Order
#
Sales
Rep.
Terms:
Shipped
by:
Ship
date:
Tracking
# 3427864254896
B:
Qty
Item
ID
Description
Unit
Price
TOTAL
SUBTOTAL:
SHIPPING:
TAX:
TOTAL:
The
warranty period starts on the date of sale. This warranty covers
defects in materials or workmanship only.
My
Company, Inc, will, at its option, repair or replace the product
under the warranty. This warranty is not transferable.
No
returns or exchanges can be accepted for special orders. No returns
of opened items. 20% restocking fee charged on unopened returns
within 30 days.
We
appreciate your business!
2. Listen to the dialogue and complete Section B.
Tune In
Look at the diagram and complete it. Try to remember as many vehicles as possible.
