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Road freight in India and cargo consolidation possibilities

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  The concept of cargo consolidation in India is gaining momentum, thanks to the punctuality and efficacy with which goods are delivered besides being cost effective. The lesser than load (LTL) shipments enables shippers to earn desirable rates besides making the best use of supply chain logistics. Small shippers are highly benefitted through the consolidation where shipments arrive from various locations and shippers can avoid paying higher rate since it is consolidated into one shipment. Besides being cost efficient, consolidation minimizes damages and improves quality in delivering goods perfectly. Road freight in India is a major player in Indian logistics scenario where truckers, transporters, retailers and mechanics are however unsatisfied owing to the skeptic about the lack of transparency in middlemen and small operators. Lack of demand supply match, low utilization, low returns, low salary and high broker commissions keep those involved highly disappointed. Things ha...

Oil regeneration system and preventive maintenance

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  The increasing demand for electricity has taken a toll on transformers which are burdened with stress and overheating and result in breakdowns. The significance of maintaining the transformer insulating oil in good condition and mitigating oil deterioration has been widely acknowledged in the industry. Ageing of transformers have received increased focus in the recent past, owing to their relation with oil deterioration and oil regeneration system of transformer insulating oil. When oil and paper, the two main players of insulation, age, they produce acids and moisture. Such by products must be identified and removed so that ageing is controlled and longevity is enhanced. Besides, measuring these byproducts reveal intensity of the ageing process. Acidity and humidity of the paper enlightens about the ageing that the cellulose insulation went through. The physical, chemical and functional attributes of transformer insulating oil receives a beating when the oil is subj...