Mining coal from its raw materials, processing it and importing to power-plants, cement production and other coal-oriented businesses is painful and expensive. KCT Group, led by Varun Thapar, have been at the helm of coal logistics in India for over 80 years. It may cost a bit more for the buyers (consumers) and fall on the loss side of companies. The competition is also an all-time high.
Roadway Transport
It is the most common and effective mode of transport. This mode is preferred the most if the amount of coal and the distance are small. Companies can use vehicles like on-highway trucks and conveyors for transporting through roads.
On-highway trucks can carry a comparatively smaller quantity of coal, but they can still bring in good business since they cost minimal and fetch great profit. Conveyors can’t be used for carrying loads to longer distances, but transporters can use them for coal logistics nearby. They can travel through narrow and curved roads easier than on-highway trucks.
Rail Transport
While thinking of transporting a large amount of coal over to more considerable distances, rail transport sounds like an efficient transportation mode. Rail trucks can reach large spaces without other vehicles’ interference, making them get sooner to their destined places.
They are a trustworthy and cost-effective mode of transport too. They cut down the cost of diesel or petrol we use on trucks while doing the job thrice efficiently than them.
Pipes
Slurry pipelines are specially made for transporting liquid, consisting of a mixture of coal with water, oil, or methanol. These liquid coal slurries consist of coals in higher proportion and the liquid consistencies in lower ratios, so they are heavy.
Usually, these are transported through pipelines to the consumer, who later separate the coal from the mixture for burning purposes. Sometimes, they are sent to the boilers directly to be burned as fuels.
Sea Transport
Like railroad transport, ships also act as an effective mode of transportation. A massive amount of shipments can be made in a single boat, and since it could again go overseas, they fetch a significant saving than any other mode of transport. With the above-mentioned tricks in mind, you can definitely save considerably. However, it boils down to your requirements in the end.
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