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FREIGHT TRANSPORT

be distributed to all logistic
companies. By trucks using
major arterials and highways,
the efficiency will increase with
reduced energy use, higher speed
and not increased safety.
Weigh Stations, Vehicle
Inspection and Data
Collection
Majority of the trucks in
developing countries seem to
be carrying weights above the
allowed limits with frequent
breakdowns leading to accidents.
Other major impact due to over
weight is on the pavement
deterioration, safety, congestion Data Management –
and capacity of the roads. routes used, goods being to be considered during the Freight Strategies
Therefore it is imperative that transported and distances the planning process as part of
weigh in stations are built along vehicles are traveling, including freight strategies:
major highways to prevent over- number of boarders crossed in • Connectivity and providing
loading of heavy trucks. Also at delivering the goods. basic amenities (Rest Area and
the weigh stations if vehicles that Use of Technology Truck Stops) for the welfare of
are suspected to be damaged or truck drivers,
need repair can be checked. Data collection is important
such as the GPS location of • Public led infrastructure projects
In addition the weigh in vehicles, parking data, incident such as the DMICDC should be
stations should be used as data management and updating built across the country,
collection points to obtain origin- information to all users will make • Weighing Stations. Inspection
destination of freight being the system efficient and reduce Areas with Enforcement
carried by heavy trucks, type of delay in the movement of goods. Center to be built,
goods, and total gross weight of
freight, product, manufacturer, In developing Freight Corridors • Emphasis should be on multi-
the following objectives need modal and inter-modal (road,
marine and rail),
• Investment in Inter-Modal and
Rail Stations by Major Logistic
Companies,
• Streamlined compliance and
uniformity in taxing developed
by the Government, and
• Increasing the overall efficiency
and effectiveness of supply
chain with tax incentives.

Vehicle Inspection Stations

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