Abdul Hanan, Suhaila and Imam Shafei, Muhammad Izzuddin and Mohd Rosli, Noor Azuani and Apandi, Muhammad Adib Fahmi (2017) Load securement and packaging methods to reduce risk of damage for cargo freight in truck. In: Symposium on Technology Management & Logistics (STML–Go Green) 2016, 6th - 7th December 2016, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Malaysia.

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Abstract

This paper discusses the load securement and packaging method to reduce risk of damage for cargo freight in trucks.Cargo that is improperly secured can cause severe accidents and lead to the loss of cargo, the loss of vehicles, or cause environmental hazards.However, improper loading and lack of load securement inside the trailer can result in damage to both packages and the products they contain, and can lead to subsequent injury during unloading.In addition, the packaging method is the technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use, packaging also can be described as a coordinated system of preparing goods for transport, warehousing, logistics, sale, and end user. The objective of this study is to determine whether the relationship between load securement and packaging method will affect risk of damage for cargo freight in truck.The current study of utilized qualitative research approach that is interview with operation manager in freight related company.The findings is discussed and the recommendation and future research is outlined.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	ISBN 978-967-0910-37-6 Organized by: School of Technology Management & Logistics, Universiti Utara Malaysia
Uncontrolled Keywords:	load securement, packaging method, trailer, truck
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HE Transportation and Communications
Divisions:	School of Technology Management & Logistics
Depositing User:	Mdm. Suhaila Abdul Hanan
Date Deposited:	12 Jul 2017 00:50
Last Modified:	12 Jul 2017 00:50
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/22615

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