LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT ASPECTS OF PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING AND CONTROLLING COMMERCIAL PETROLEUM PIPELINE OPERATIONS

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Abstract

The purpose of the article is to identify, assess and describe the logistics aspects of the commercial operation of petroleum pipelines. A synthesis is provided of the nature of 11 logistics activities of petroleum pipeline operations. The relative modal service performance of pipeline transport, based on six measures of effectiveness, is also provided. The article identifies the segments in the petroleum-products supply chain where pipelines can play an efficient and effective role.

Keywords: Effectiveness, Efficiency, Logistics, Petroleum, Pipeline, Supply Chain

How to cite this paper: Pienaar, W. J. (2010). Logistics management aspects of planning, implementing and controlling commercial petroleum pipeline operations. Corporate Ownership & Control, 8(1-4), 447-455. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv8i1c4p3