The PIPELINE TRANSPORT

Do you know about pipeline transportation?

PIPELINE TRANSPORT::This is one of the types of transportation mode which transport, deliver or send the specific goods through a pipe. Commonly, liquids and gases are sent by this mode. Pipelines are limited in the commodity they haul and also limited in the markets they serve.
Pipelines are very specialized transportation or carrier in that they can transport into a very limited variety product compare to others mode of transportation. Commonly, liquid and gases type of product. The pipeline that uses pneumatic tubes, using compressed air can also transport solid capsules and also coal. For transport of coal usually called as Slurry Lines because the coal is moved in a pulverized form in water.
Basically, pipeline deliver the three major commodities which are Oil (crude & products) ,Natural Gases and Chemicals. Besides that, water for community use also deliver by this mode of transportation.
ADVANTAGES:
The advantages of pipeline had been discussed in this part. Pipeline transportation offered low rates in pipeline industry. In other words, this kind of mode transportation provides low cost service compare with others mode of transportation. Pipeline transportation have large investment for the first part which is to build the pipe and also the control system but offered avery low cost at maintenance service and operation cost compare with others mode. Maintenance service provide for pipeline is a few in numbers where there is a linkage or damage, but the problem for the pipeline is too rare. So, pipelines have high fixed cost but very low variable cost. Besides, the gas and liquid industries also can use the pipeline service not only for transportation, but use it as pipeline inventory act like warehousing function. In addition, pipeline transportation also has one major advantage compare with others mode of transportation which is their dependability. Dependability means the weather condition. Compare with other modes, weather also give important role and also give a big impact to the delivery process. Fortunately, pipelines are very rarely having mechanical failures due to the bad weather condition.
DISADVANTAGE:
The disadvantages of pipeline had been discussed in this part. The speed of pipeline transportation service is too slow. Its consider as disadvantage when the demand increase dramatically, for example. But it does also can be consider as advantage when the pipeline is use as warehousing function. Pipeline also has limited number and specialization of commodities compare with others mode. It is also inflexible because of geographic factor and also need support from other modes of transportation to make a complete delivery when the pipeline is not connect to location needed. That’s means; there is difficult way to achieve a door to door service by this kind of mode.

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Malaysia Airlines scales new height with Malaysian Hospitality

Hai. We coming again with new information to you all. Today we will talk about Malaysia Airlines scales new height with Malaysian Hospitality. There are some info about this.

• Malaysia Airlines usually has been synonyms with Malaysian Hospitality a distinct philosophy that is team delivers across the network of over more than 60 destination. Form of with the name of Malaysian Hospitality it will make Malaysia Airlines in the market and ramp up its brand presence and brand preference.

• With the Journey Campaign, Malaysia Airlines will covering market across Malaysia and ASEAN, Britain, Europe, and China.

• Malaysia Airlines having won the Skytarx would airlines Award as a 5 star Airlines in 2012 and 2013, as well as winning the best Cabin Staff award also by Skytarx to out of 11 times since 2001.

In past, Malaysia Airlines introduced positioning *Journey are made by the people you travel with*. Malaysia Airlines having well known in the world. It practice service leader, one of them is tailored service which means Malaysia Airlines divided two classes : business and economic. It make the people feel comfortable with the good and high service plus with the available price . Also, Journey Campaign that build by Malaysia Airlines is the beginning of an extensive campaign that expand beyond Malaysia, while compare with others airlines country, it does not have big different. So Malaysia Airlines can stand with other international airlines. Malaysia Airlines commercial director, Dr Hush said that the romance of airlines travel has been sacrifices to move way for a cost consideration and to grow passenger volume. So that Malaysia Airlines is trusted airlines.

This is some extra info about Skytarx :
Skytarx is a united kingdom based consultancy (known as In flight research service) which run as an airlines and airport review ranking site, the most prestigious brand associated with the recognition and reviews of air travel standards worldwide. It carries out international traveler surveys to find the best cabin staff, airport, airline lounge, in flight entertainment, on board catering & several other elements of air travel. It has an airline forum where passenger give other potential passenger the feel of an airline before choosing to fix with them.

As you know, Skytarx has recently released the annual report of the World Airport Awards, because it released by the end of the year, so we share the World Best Airport in year 2012.

1. Incheon International Airport in Seoul
2. Singapore's Changi Airport
3. Hong Kong International Airport
4. Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport
5. Beijing Capital International Airport
6. Munich International Airport
7. Zurich International Airport
8. Kuala Lumpur International Airport
9. Vancouver International Airport
10. Central Japan International Airport

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INFORMATION: RAIL TRANSPORTATION

INFORMATION: RAIL TRANSPORTATION Transport modes are means by which people and freight can achieve mobility. That can be referring to three basic types, depending on over what surface they travel – land, water, and air. That refers to road, rail air, pipelines and sea.
We will discuss about Rail Transportation.
:: Rail transport is best defined of conveyance of passengers and goods by way of wheeled vehicles running on rail track, known as a railway or railroad. The rails are anchored perpendicular to railroad train consists of one or more connected vehicles that run on the rails. Propulsion is commonly provided by a locomotive, which hauls a series of unpowered cars, which can carry passengers or freight. The locomotive can be powered by steam, diesel or by electricity supplied by trackside systems. Alternatively, some or all the cars can be powered, known as a multiple unit. Also, a train can be powered by horses, cables, gravity, pneumatics and gas turbines. Railed vehicles move with much less friction than rubber tires on paved roads, making trains more energy efficient, though not as efficient as ships. Rail Transportation service can be divide by two common uses, which are for passenger and for goods.

So, for passengers, Intercity Trains are long-haul services connecting cities; modern high-speed rail is capable of speeds up to 350 km/h (220 mph), but this requires specially built track. Regional and Commuter Trains feed cities from suburbs and surrounding areas, while intra-urban transport is performed by high-capacity tramways and rapid transits, often making up the backbone of a city's public transport.

For goods transport, Freight Trains, traditionally used box cars, requiring manual loading and unloading of the cargo. Since the 1960s, container trains have become the dominant solution for general freight, while large quantities of bulk are transported by dedicated trains.

RAIL TRANSPORTATION. Basically, Railways are composed of a traced path on which vehicles are bound. They have an average level of physical constrains linked to the types of locomotives and a low gradient is required, particularly for freight. Heavy industries are traditionally linked with rail transport systems, although containerization has improved the flexibility of rail transportation by linking it with road and maritime modes. Road transportation has an average operational flexibility as vehicles can serve several purposes but are rarely able to move outside roads. Maritime transportation or Sea Transportation is the most effective mode to move large quantities of cargo over long distances. Rail is by far the land transportation mode offering the highest capacity with a 23,000 tons fully loaded coal unit train being the heaviest load ever carried. However, vary around the world, often challenging the integration of rail systems.

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INNOVATION IN RAIL TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY

Do you know? Innovation is the application of new solutions that meet new requirements, inarticulate needs, or existing market needs. This is accomplished through more effective products, processes, services, technologies, or ideas that are readily available to markets, governments and society. The term innovation can be defined as something original and new that "breaks in to" the market or into society. One usually associates to new phenomena that are important in some way. A definition of the term, in line with these aspects, would be the following: "An innovation is something original, new, and important - in whatever field - that breaks in to (or obtains a foothold in) a market or society. So for all we know, Malaysia have the agreement will see the Spanish IT Indra implement integrated online advanced systems management, data center and communications technology and energy management systems, the other systems. With new technology, Infrastructure expects to have a better control over the rail transportation system real time, leading to more efficient operations and lower costs of IT operations. Sepanyol Indra firm has won the contract to design, build and commission a new integrated control center for the Monorail, Ampang and Kelana Jaya line light rail system in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Two-year contract worth € 28 million, was awarded by the Malaysian National Infrastructure COMPANY firm infrastructure Berhad (Prasarana), and including two years warranty maintenance. All freight lines operated by the infrastructure will be integrated into the new control center, along with the addition of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line, commuter rail and future transportation system in the country. (Spanish firms have already implemented ticketing and access control systems for infrastructure in the Monorail and Light Rail Transit lines in Kuala Lumpur). The agreement will see Indra implement integrated online advanced systems management, data center and communications technologies and energy management system, among other systems. The new control center will be commissioned by Indra will have a sophisticated system of management, which can be used for full integration of all network control and operations elements, and integrated management of all lines. The company will also be responsible for combing the current signaling system and allows remote monitoring and optimization of rolling stock and staff schedules. besides that, the UK infrastructure manager Network Rail has introduced a new technical strategy, which highlights the research and development (R & D) priorities and opportunities for the railroad industry in the last 30 years. This strategy focuses on R & D investment to meet Network Rail main priorities of safety, performance, customer experience, capacity, cost efficiency and sustainability. Following the launch of the entire release train technical strategy (RTS) in December 2012. Network Rail chairman Richard Parry-Jones said that there must be a strong relationship between long-term planning . Their technical ability to be more ambitious on the strengthened cooperation at all levels, across disciplines within Network Rail, the Rail Network and the rail industry, with Europe and the world outside the train and the rail industry to other technology sectors. Under the railway industry has invested in research and development by any standards, according to Network Rail. The new strategy seems to identify priorities for funding, which would bring the UK infrastructure manager close to global norms for investments in R & D. The launch follows the release of the entire train technical strategy (RTS) in December 2012 Businesses will continue to work with the Office of Rail Regulation to obtain financing for major projects, which will have cases of their own business. This strategy requires better security through intelligent level crossing and automated monitoring infrastructure, better performance through sustainable schedule, and better customer information through public and optimized information flow across the industry in real time. Network Rail is looking at increasing capacity of the rail network with a new control system allows the train to move closer together, and expect an increase in the cost-effectiveness of asset management, as well as continuing measures to reduce carbon emissions. This case turns, in rail transport development program, they place great emphasis earth from danger.

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