ORGANIZATIONAL FEATURES OF CARGO DELIVERY USING FLEXITANKS

Abstract

Introduction. The growth of the global container multimodal transportation market has led to the development of various packaging technologies that ensure the efficient operation of containers for a wide range of cargo. One of such technologies for the transportation of bulk cargo is the flexitank, which provides the possibility of transporting these cargoes in standard containers. Despite the fact that the practical majority of transportation in flexitanks is related to vegetable oils, this technology allows the transportation of diesel fuel as well, which can be an alternative to traditional technologies of transportation of diesel fuel in periods when it is necessary. Thus, taking into account the possibilities of expanding the use of flexitanks, the issue of organizing the delivery of goods using this technology is relevant. Results. The paper considers the main organizational issues of bulk cargo transportation in flexitanks. An overview of the main sources of regulation of the container transportation process of flexitanks at the level of international maritime and trade organizations is provided; at the level of scientific and research institutions and at the practical level, by companies of the transport sector and enterprises whose system of supply of goods involves the use of container equipment. It is shown how the transition to the use of flexitanks changed the patterns of cargo transportation in containers and led to the emergence of new market entities – suppliers of flexitanks and additional equipment. The role of insurance and the risks arising in bulk cargo transportation are described. An analysis of the criteria on the basis of which transportation schemes are formed was made, and two main schemes widely used for Ukrainian export of bulk cargo in containers were considered. Conclusions. The presented results are the basis for forming in practice in the activities of transport and forwarding companies cargo delivery schemes in flexitanks for various commercial conditions and the responsibilities between the parties. The results are based on the generalized modern experience taking into account the existing opportunities of the transport services market.