Logistics, Trade Administration and Supply Chain

Conventional trucker hauls goods that are in loose form or unitized by pallets but not pre-stowed in containers. Sometimes, the loading and unloading of unpalletized goods on conventional trucks may be carried by the truck driver or his assistant. Types of Goods Any goods can be transported by conventional trucks so long as they are not overweight (more than 12 tonnes per piece), overheight (not specific but to the extent where it does not pose stability problem for the trucks during transportation and is able to pass under structures along its route), overwidth (cargo extend beyond the sides of the vehicle thus causing danger to other road users. Goods are mainly dry and if liquid or in grain form, they should be placed in containers designed for the purpose i.e. drums for liquid or bags for solid grains, conventional goods maybe normal or bonded. Normal goods are transported without special requirements regarding the security and the documentation (customs approval). Bonded goods mus