A liquid bulk carrier is a vessel used to transport liquid goods. These include oil, chemicals, and liquefied gases.
Dry cargoes are non-liquid products like grains, coal, iron ore, and cement.
Dry bulk cargoes are transported on specialized bulk carriers and dry bulk ships. Liquid cargo is transported in specialized tankers and on liquid freight ships.
Tanker
A tanker is a ship that transports liquid cargo in bulk within its cargo spaces without using containers or barrels. Typically, tankers carry petroleum products such as gasoline (UN/NA 1203) or diesel fuel (fuel oil), non-flammable liquids, and liquid chemicals.
The liquid cargo can be dangerous if not transported safely or adequately. That’s why knowing how a tanker works and how to operate it is essential.
Besides carrying the oil that powers our world, tankers also help keep our fuel supplies secure. As a result, they’re a critical part of the global energy system.
Tankers are divided into two main types based on their capacity and design. There are also different sub-types of tankers that meet specific military and economic needs.
Flexitank
A Flexitank is a flexible bulk liquid container that can be placed inside a shipping container. It is a safe, effective, and environmentally friendly solution for transporting non-hazardous liquids.
Liquids such as water, fruit juice, concentrate, must, wine, sweeteners, malt extracts, olive oil, vegetable oils (sunflower oil, corn oil, palm oil), white oils, fatty acids, UCO (used cooking oil), and UVO (liquid fats), biodiesel, additives, waxes, detergents, glycerine, natural latex, synthetic latex, lubricants, paraffin, polyols, printing ink, and other non-hazardous chemicals are transported using this innovative method.
Instead of traditional methods such as drums and intermediate bulk containers, a Flexitank can minimize loading and unloading times, maximize the loading volume within a 20-foot container, and reduce spillage losses. Moreover, Flexitanks do not require heavy lifting or forklifts, making them faster and less labor-intensive. They are also more environmentally friendly and can be recycled once they are used to transport liquids.
Crane
A crane is a machine that uses pulleys and cables to lift or lower pieces of heavy equipment. Cranes can be found in the construction, manufacturing, and mining industries.
To operate a crane safely, workers must understand how the machines work and what to do to avoid injury. They also need to know how to communicate with each other and their property.
For example, it’s essential to keep a safe distance from the load and ensure that their blind spots are correctly spotted and marked. In addition, the operator should always check for obstructions, use proper signals, and follow any other safety protocols.
Cranes come in many different types, including truck-mounted cranes and tower cranes. Truck-mounted cranes are usually mounted on rubber tires trucks that offer excellent mobility for lifting materials. In addition, these cranes have outriggers that stabilize the car and help it stay level during hoisting operations.
Truck
A truck is a large motorized vehicle on wheels designed to haul cargo or transport specialized payloads. It varies significantly in size, power, and configuration.
It is commonly used in the United States and Europe to move freight between cities or other regions. It is also a popular means of transporting time-sensitive goods.
Commercial trucking requires drivers to be licensed and have special endorsements. These endorsements allow them to haul specialized loads such as hazardous waste or nuclear materials.