To take the empty containers from receiving units and send them to ecologically aware disposal, inpEV coordinates a complex logistic operation. Several operational improvements are directly implemented in the receiving centers to increase productivity in truck container transportation, such as revision of pack dimension and tying, press compaction pressure and best loading methods, among others. <EN29>
In 2002, the average amount of empty containers transported reached 7,050 kilos per truck, and in 2012, it reached 13,021 kilos – 85% increase between 2002-2012. Such increase confirms the effectiveness of the continuous improvement process adopted since the system started operating. Since 2002, more than 60,000 trucks have been used in container transportation in Brazil.
inpEV does not import or export hazardous waste, although in 2012, 2,780 tons of hazardous waste (class 1) were transported – that is, non-recyclable waste – and sent to incineration. <EN24>
Even with intense transportation of loads across the country, inpEV has no fatal accident caused by logistic operations in its history, a result of efforts and investments in safety. On June 25, 2012, for instance, the 2nd Meeting of Campo Limpo System Transportation Companies was held to update results, present perspectives and reinforce the commitment to accident prevention actions. <EN29>
The search for logistic process improvement has been constant. As part of these efforts, inpEV started to use trucks of different models in the transportation of empty containers, that is, which can also serve other sectors, to avoid impact on load transportation caused by seasonal cycles of harvests, when the availability of trucks varies significantly. Open trucks, for instance, require long load time and they can transport 14 tons of containers.
“Rest” Law
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Known as the “rest law”, Law 12.619/2012, which regulates the profession of drivers in Brazil, was one of the main themes discussed by the Logistics Committee of inpEV in 2012, which may also happen in 2013.
According to new rules in force since December 2012, truck drivers should work eight hours a day, which can be extended for two extra hours, with 1-hour meal and 11-hour rest each 24 hours.
In addition, drivers have the right to a 30-minute interval each uninterrupted period of four hours behind the wheel. Load preparation and unloading time are also considered in the time spent in each trip, which brings direct impact on route planning and trip costs.
