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Drivers arriving at a marine terminal entrance gate are anticipating one of the transaction types or combinations shown in Table 2–1. The shaded cells in Table 2–1 are the eight routine transactions usually found at marine terminals.
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The following sections describe generic drayage processes for import, export, and empty moves. The complete cycle may involve more than one driver on separate days.
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The Port Drayage Process 7 TOP-PICK EMPTY HANDLER REACH STACKER SIDE LOADER STRADDLE CARRIER RUBBER-TIRED GANTRY (RTG)
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and is available at http://www.uiia.org/documents/newuiia-full.pdf Import Drayage Process Figure 2–3 displays a generic high-level process map for the import drayage process. At the highest level, the process begins with the bill of lading and the vessel manifest -- the list of import containers on the inbound ship.
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Consistent and correct usage of the various information systems is also a distinguishing characteristic of experienced port drayage firms. With the availability of the import container verified, the drayage firm creates a pick-up order and dispatches a driver to the marine terminal.
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Empty Return Process After the goods are unloaded from an import container, the empty container must either be returned to the marine terminal, dropped at an off-terminal depot, or reused for an export load. Return to Terminal Most often, the empty container is returned to the marine terminal.
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Security Since September 2001, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has adopted the goal of passing every import container through a radiation portal monitor (RPM)
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One-stage gates are most often found at older or smaller terminals where the volume of business may not justify the investment in two-stage systems or where there is not enough physical space. Two-Stage Inbound Gates Two-stage gates (Figure 2–6)
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These differences probably reflect two factors: the additional gate time required to interchange and inspect the chassis, and the time required within the terminal to locate and check an appropriate chassis. The Port Drayage Process 13 En try G at e Provide identity and pickup number Retrieve trouble ticket Join in-gate queue Proceed to communications pedestal Is the information complete?
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Figure 2–8. Radiation portal monitor.
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The Port Drayage Process 15 PASSING THROUGH CUSTOMS RADIATION PORTAL MONITOR (RPM) Is reading acceptable?
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