GESTIÓN DE LOGÍSTICA

ALEJANDRO MEJIA

2020
 ACTIVIDAD DE APRENDIZAJE 6 EVIDENCIA 5: READING WORKSHOP:

INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT

Durante la vida académica, es muy común enfrentarse a todo tipo de textos

en los que usualmente se presenta información de carácter técnico relacionada con

el área de estudio en la que nos desempeñamos. Gran parte de este compilado de

información se encuentra escrito en lengua inglesa por ser esta una de las más

utilizadas en las comunidades científicas y académicas a nivel internacional. Por lo

anterior, es importante que desarrolle habilidades de comprensión de lectura que le

permitan relacionarse con textos académicos y técnicos escritos en la lengua

extranjera con facilidad. Tenga en cuenta que la lectura de estos textos no se limita

al solo reconocimiento de palabras, sino que debe ejercitar habilidades más

complejas que le permitan, por ejemplo, extraer ideas principales y secundarias,

hacer inferencias, encontrar argumentos y opiniones, así como identificar

vocabulario e información específica.

Con el propósito de ayudarle a desarrollar estas habilidades, se ha

propuesto la presente evidencia de aprendizaje la cual consiste en realizar la lectura

de un texto sobre métodos de transporte internacional y desarrollar los ejercicios de

comprensión de información que se proponen en el taller de lectura denominado

Reading workshop: international transport. Para realizar esta evidencia, debe:

 • Leer el texto Methods of international transport que se encuentra disponible

en el material complementario.

• Una vez realizada la lectura, desarrolle el taller Reading workshop:

international transport. • Complete los ejercicios propuestos en el taller y guarde el

documento correspondiente en formato .pdf o .doc.

• Envíe el taller totalmente diligenciado a su instructor por medio de la

plataforma de aprendizaje, en la evidencia relacionada. Nota: para el desarrollo de

esta evidencia se deben tener en cuenta el material de formación “Means of

transportation” y los materiales complementarios pertenecientes a esta actividad de

aprendizaje.

Reading workshop:

1. Identifying key information

Based on the information presented in the article, answer the following

questions:

1. What’s the articles’ main idea?

a. There are many ways to transport goods.

b. Transport is very important in international trade.

c. There are several factors companies need to consider when deciding on what type

of transport to use
d. Depending on the mode of transport, companies can be more efficient and save

money.

2. According to the article, what are some of the factors a company needs to

take into account when choosing the method of transport to deliver their

goods?

a. Business type and expertise

b. Sending cost and type of goods

c. Type and value of goods, sending cost, destination, and risk of transportation

d. Weather conditions and customers’ requirements

​3. What mode of transport allows companies to transport large quantities at a

low cost?

a. Rail transport

b. Air transport

c. Road transport

d. Sea transport
4. What method of transport is more flexible in terms of routes and timetables?

a. Rail transport

b. Air transport

c. Road transport

d. Sea transport

5. What methods of transport require companies to spend more money on

further transportation costs to take goods to their final destination?

a. Rail transport and sea transport

b. Air transport and road transport

c. Road transport

d. Sea transport, air transport and rail transport

6. When is it necessary to complete a dangerous goods declaration?

a. When the goods are being transported to countries located in Europe, North Africa

or the Middle East.

b. When the goods are being transported by rail.

c. When the goods that are being transported have a UN dangerous goods code.
d. When the goods are being transported with no insurance.

2. Finding similar words The following word list contains words from the article

on methods of international transport. For each word find a word with the

same or similar meaning (synonym).

3. Find the missing words Choose the option that better completes the

following passage:
​When s​ elling ​freight internationally, it’s important t​ o choose the appropriate mode of

​ nsure your products arrive on time and at the right cost. Your
transportation to e

decision to ship by land, sea, or air depends on a careful evaluation of business ​cost

and a ​support of the benefits each method affords. Picking the best possible mode of

transportation is ​irrelevant ​to export success.

a. Selling / irrelevant / ensure / decision / costs / comparison / noncritical

b. Transporting / important / ensure / decision / needs / comparison /critical

c. Transporting / irrelevant / support / comparison / needs / assessment /critical d.

Selling / relevant / ensure / decision / needs / comparison / critical

4. ​Summarizing ideas visually

Based on the article, make a concept map or mind map with information related to

modes of transport.

Remember to complete the diagram by writing on it only the main ideas and key

information from the reading passage that deals with methods of international

transport. You can use the following graphic organizer model or the one you feel

more comfortable with. Try using the resources available on the following websites:
 Match each paragraph in the reading text to one heading. Be careful, there

are always more headings than paragraphs. MODE Maritime transportation Railway

transportation Air transportation Road transportation International transport train

tractor truck Airplane Flexibility in the transportation speed in delivering high

frequency of delivering service equipment diversity. Large mass movement of goods,

low unit cost of movement Specialized equipment High movement speed Low unit

cost of movement Low speed of transportation which is translated merchandise

safety. Economic rates Headings Legal requirements needed to carry goods by road

Rail transport uses Means of transportation Factors that influence company’s

decision on which type of transport to use Rail transport benefits Difficulties of

transporting goods by rail

Paragraph​ ​1: MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION

​Road, sea, rail and air are four ways of import and export. As a first step the

company has to consider all part of their project, firstly, it is important what has to be

distributed including size, weight and which type of goods. For example, for the

transportation of foods or fruits, speed is important and it’s important to choose the

shortest and quickest way. Sending cost is another element very important and

depends on the agency. Destination, countries’ law, value of goods, risk of transport

are other elements to be considered and depend on company, country of destination

and customers’ requirements. So who wants to deal with international transportation

has to balance quality, cost, time and conditions.

 ​Paragraph 2: DIFFICULTIES OF TRANSPORTATION GOODS BY RAIL

Risks for rail transport:

● routes and timetables available can be inflexible, especially in remote

regions

● can be more expensive than road transport

● mechanical failure or industrial action can disrupt services

● further transportation may be needed from a rail depot to the final

destination, increasing costs and affecting delivery schedules

Paragraph 3: INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION

The international transport of dangerous goods by road is subject to

international legislation, in particular the European Agreement on the International

Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). Drivers of vehicles carrying

dangerous goods must hold an ADR training certificate in handling dangerous goods.

All commercial vehicles that carry dangerous goods must pass the ADR test, and

some of them need to be built with special standards.

Paragraph 4: RAIL TRANSPORT BENEFITS

Rail transport is a cost-effective and efficient way to move goods. It offers the

following advantages: fast rail network throughout Europe. It is environmentally

friendly compared with other transport systems.

6. Making comparisons
 Based on the article on methods of international transport complete the

following comparison chart by listing the advantages and disadvantages of each

mode of transportation.