Assignment-1

1. Explain the benefits and drawbacks of utilizing the following transport modes: Road, Rail, Sea,
Inland Waterway, Pipeline, and Air.
Answer:
 Road Mode:
o The benefits of road mode are as follows
 Fast delivery service
 Reliable and scheduled service
 Less handling and packaging
 Moderate cost
 Suitable for a short distance
o The drawbacks of road mode are as follows:
 The accident rate is high
 Less load capacity
 Traffic restriction
 Vulnerable to seasons and weather impact
 Rail Mode:
o The benefits of rail mode are as follows:
 Cost-effective, Low cost
 Capable of hauling heavy loads
 Chances of accident and breakdown are minimum
o The drawbacks of rail mode are as follows:
 Sometimes need to be double handled
 Limited to deliveries trackside
 Slow delivery
 International interchange can be difficult with different gauges
 Lack of flexibility. Its routes and timings cannot be adjusted to individual
requirements.
 Sea Mode:
o The benefits of sea mode are as follows:
 Low cost
 Widely available
 Low maintenance cost
 Eco friendly
o The drawbacks of Sea mode are as follows:
 Slower delivery
 Involve lots of handling
 Delay problem
 Damage due to handling and saltwater
 Inland Waterways:
 o The benefits of Inland waterways are as follows:
 Transportation of heavy goods is easy and cheap
 Maintenance is not required as rivers and lakes are natural routes.
 Fuel efficient
 Environment friendly
o The drawbacks of Inland waterways are as follows:
 Slower Delivery
 Seasonal change in the flow and depth of water creates problems in
transportation.
 Limited areas of operation
 Unreliable
 Pipeline Mode:
o The benefits of Pipeline mode are as follows:
 The transportation volume is high
 Safe and reliable mode of transportation
 It is cheaper means of transporting liquids and gases
 Pipeline transportation is safe and environment friendly
o The drawbacks of Pipeline mode are as follows:
 High cost of construction
 It is not flexible
 If the pipe is damaged, resulting in a lot of waste
 Limited goods can be transported
 Underground pipeline cannot be repaired easily
 Air Mode:
o The benefits of Air mode are as follows:
 Fastest delivery mode
 Simpler packaging is required
 High reliability
 Best for an emergency shipment
 Send goods everywhere
o The drawbacks of Air mode are as follows:
 Highest Cost
 Some products like batteries, gases, and explosives cannot be shipped
 Enormous investment
 Huge investment
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