Challenges Hindering Australia's Logistical System

Standing between Perth and Sydney are some of the driest places in the country that span more than 500,000 square miles. In fact, at one point, it got so hot in Central Australia that the Australian Bureau of Meteorology added deep purple to their thermal charts. The deserts of Australia pose a logistical challenge due to the scorching climate and the endless expanse of sand. On top of that is the concern over fuel consumption, as Sydney is almost 2,500 miles away from Perth. Logistics can become a challenge not only in this particular region but nationwide as well. Western Australia, for example, occupies a third of the entire land mass, which means long and arduous drives for truckers. Major arteries for the region are located in the north and south coasts, but no roads exist further...

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Water, Water, Everywhere: Water Types and Their Uses

It is often said that men can live without food in about forty days, but they can't survive without water for only three. The importance of water in life also goes beyond its capacity to quench thirst and rehydrate the body; in the life of the community, water is vital for irrigation and agriculture, manufacturing and hygiene. There are different types of water, each with its special uses. Raw water is considered hard water. It is untreated and contains germs and viruses that may be hazardous to health, which is why it is not recommended for drinking. Many households in developing countries, however, turn to boiling their water to make it safer for drinking while also consuming the minerals contained in water, such as calcium, magnesium, and iron in different quantities. However,...

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Efficient Freight Transport for Basic Goods: a Matter of Life and Death

You might think that freight transport companies are merely concerned with trade and profit. Yet did you know that timely delivery of basic goods can also be a matter of life and death? This is the reason why freight companies take their job seriously. Be it on the local or international scale, the speed at which goods are distributed can mean prosperity or destabilization for entire economies. Without the means to convey basic commodities like rice, corn, and wheat on a massive scale, nations on the brink of collapse due to drought and famine may soon succumb to anarchy, especially since the international community can't provide the necessary aid. Meanwhile, industries may grind to a halt if they can't get hold of the raw materials they need for their manufacturing processes. To put...

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Water Shortage at the Outback: Little Water for Thirsty Locals and Hot Bushfires

In the arid lands of the Australian outback, where kangaroos, dingos, and horses freely roam around, residents have been suffering from water supply shortage. To combat this predicament, the government has issued several laws that limit the use of water, including limiting the use of sprinklers to water their plants. The sudden shortage in water supply was brought about by the increasing land prices in urban cities that have forced people to relocate in smaller towns to buy houses for their families. Due to the population growth, demands for the already small water supply has gone on the rise. Outback locals have decided to buy or build water tanks at their homes to save rain water. With the help of licensed plumbers, water tanks are connected to indoor pipes, as well as to washing...

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Fast Facts and Trivia about Water

Everyone agrees that water is the most important substance on earth. However, not everyone knows every bit of trivia about this tasteless, odorless, and colorless liquid. Here are some facts about water: Only 3% of the water found on earth is drinkable or fresh water. The rest of 97% is ocean, or salt water. 68.7% of that fresh water is trapped in glaciers. If ever they melted, sea levels will rise to up to 10 meters, flooding 25% of the United States population. Americans use 100 gallons of water per day for the average family. Most of it is used to flush the toilet, more than any other action. Conversely, the average African family who live below the Sahara have only 2-5 gallons of water to use everyday. More than 2 billion people have no access to safe water. To...

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An Overview of the Different Types of Freight Transport

If you run a start-up business and plan to transport your goods from state to state, then you better learn quickly about maritime, road, rail road, air, and intermodal freight transport systems. This way, you can identify the safest and most efficient means to move your goods and thereby grow your business. Maritime shipping involves the use of cargo ships capable of carrying hundreds of container vans. These marine vessels are classified according to their specialty, namely: general cargo, dry bulk carriers, tankers carry, reefers, and multipurpose vessels. In contrast, goods transported by land are loaded onto cargo trucks that typically haul only one container van per vehicle. Road freight transport is widely considered the fastest and most flexible mode of freight transportation. Rail freight...

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The Role of Water Delivery in Dust Control for Mines

Western Australia’s mining industry is one of the more competitive in the world. Name any precious metals traded in the market and, chances are, at least one company is hard at work extracting them from a deposit somewhere in the state. The industry is likewise ripe for more investment from international mining bigwigs; a global survey identified Australia as “investor-friendly” in terms of faster permit approvals, less corruption, and effective handling of social issues. Worker safety is also a priority in the state as well as for the rest of the country. Since many mines are located deep into WA interior, there are fewer paved roads to connect them. The road traffic in and out of the mines can string up clouds of dust that will potentially affect employees. As such, mines set up...

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