ACSA (10marks)

. 9 types of cargo with example’s

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They are the goods transported by aircraft. It may contain anything ranging from mails to freight.
There are different types of transportation such as passenger, cargo and combi.

Spare volume not used for luggage of commuters is used in the passenger aircraft. Cargo can
also be transported in the passenger cabin as hand-carry by an “on-board courier”. Air transport
plays a huge role in logistics and trade, managing and controlling the flow of goods, information,
and energy.

. Liquid Cargo: Examples include petroleum, chemicals, and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
. Dry Bulk Cargo: Examples include coal, grains, iron ore, and cement.
. Containerized Cargo: Examples include consumer goods, electronics, and automobiles
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transported in shipping containers.
. Breakbulk Cargo: Examples include heavy machinery, timber, and steel, which are loaded
individually onto a ship.
. Refrigerated Cargo (Reefer): Examples include perishable goods like fruits, vegetables,
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meat, and pharmaceuticals requiring temperature-controlled transportation.
. Ro-Ro Cargo (Roll-on/Roll-off): Examples include cars, trucks, and other wheeled vehicles
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that are driven onto a vessel for transport.
. Livestock Cargo: Examples include cattle, sheep, and poultry being transported by ship for
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breeding, meat, or dairy purposes.
. Hazardous Cargo: Examples include chemicals, radioactive materials, and explosives,
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which require special handling and transportation regulations.
. Project Cargo: Examples include oversized or heavy equipment, such as wind turbines,
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construction machinery, or industrial components, which require specialized transport and
logistics planning
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. what are dangerous goods and 9 types of dangerous goods?
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ans: Dangerous goods, also known as hazardous materials, are substances or materials that
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pose a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment during transportation. They require
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special handling, packaging, and documentation to ensure their safe transportation. Here are
nine types of dangerous goods:

Class 1 - Explosives – bombs, IEDs, dynamite etc.

Class 2 - Gas – in compressed cylinder which may explode
Class 3 - Flammable Liquids – petrol, crude. kerosene
Class 4 - Flammable Solids – phosphor, sulfer
Class 5 - Oxidisers and Organic Peroxides – substances that cause rusting to other materials
Class 6 - Toxic and Infectious Substances – poison, poisonous substances
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Class 7 - Radioactive material – that emit atomic rays
Class 8 - Corrosives – acids, alkalis
Class 9 - Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods –magnetic materials