TRANSPORT

Why is transport important to trade?

- It helps in getting the goods from the producer or manufacturer to
consumer
What are 3 main modes of transport?
- Land
- Water
- Air
How can goods be transported on land?
- Roads
- Rail
What are 2 groups of road transport?
- Public transport (buses, taxis)
- Private transport (bicycle, motorcycles, car)
Examples of road transport
What are advantages and disadvantages of rail transport?
Advantages
- Goods are moved with high
speed over long distances
- No fixed schedule to follow
- Highly accessible (roads
everywhere)
- Provides Door-to-Door delivery
- Less expensive than other
modes of transport
- Goods can be delivered safely
(less theft, goods are not
handled to much)
- Wide variety of vehicles for
different goods, distances, and
conditions.
Disadvantages
- Less suitable for bulky goods –
coil, iron ore.
- Slower than rail over long
distance due to traffic
- Carries goods up to a
maximum weight
- Creates pollution, noise,
damage
- Chance of accidents is higher
- Some roads are unsuitable for
certain vehicles or goods
- Bad weather and other
conditions can cause delays

What are 3 forms of rail transport and what do they transport?

- Trains – transport both, passenger and goods
- Railcars – transport mainly passengers and mails
- Freight train (goods train) – transport big and heavy goods like logs
(дрова)

What are advantages and disadvantages of rail transport?

Advantages
- Less expensive to carry bulky
and heavy goods over long
distances
- Safer for carrying dangerous
products (toxic chemicals)
- Faster, does not get stuck by
traffic or affected by weather
conditions.
Disadvantages
- Not convenient, travels only
where there are rail tracks
- Follows a fixed timetable
(schedule)
- Very expensive to build a
railway and maintenance
expenses are high.
- Does not provide door-to-door
delivery.
What is earliest mode of transport?
- Water transport

What are different kinds of sea vessels and what do they transport?
a. Ocean liners – transport passengers, mail and cargoes on a fixed
schedule.
b. Cargo ship (ocean tramps) – transport only cargoes without following a
fixed schedule.
c. Container ships – transport cargoes packed in special containers to allow
loading and unloading to be done quicker and safer

What are advantages and disadvantages of road transport?

Advantages Disadvantages
- Lower transportation costs - Slow mode of transport
compared to air transport
- Can transport more and - No door-to-door delivery
heavier cargoes than any other
mode of transport
- Most suitable for transporting - Rough seas result in delays
large and heavy items to places
accessible only by waterway
- Not suitable for perishable
items (goads that are required
urgently)
What are 2 most common forms of commercial air transport?
- Airplanes
- Helicopters

What goods are best suitable for air transport?

 Urgent mail
 Perishable
 Valuable livestock
 Urgent spare parts
 Valuables
 Urgent medical supplies

What are advantages and disadvantages of air transport?

Advantages
- Fastest mode of transport
- Less chances of damage of
goods
- Cost of insurance is less
- Safe and free from accidents
- Ideal for light, expensive and
urgently needed goods
Disadvantages
- Very expensive
- Bulky goods are not accepted
- Limited weight on goods
- Reservation for seats or space
for cargoes must be made in
advance.
- High maintenance cost
- No door-to-door delivery

List out the factors that we should consider before choosing the form of
transportation of goods:
a) Distance
b) Types of goods
c) Cost of transport
d) Quantity of goods
e) Value of goods
f) Risk of damage
g) Convenience
h) Urgency
i) Weight of goods
What are modern developments in transportation?
- Transport pipelines
- Containerization
- Courier service

What do transport pipelines used for transporting?

- Liquids – Water
- Gases

What are advantages and disadvantages of pipelines?

Advantages
- Low maintenance and fuel cost
compares to using vehicles
- Not affected by bad weather
- Less air pollution
Disadvantages
- One pipeline can only carry
one type of product, limited
uses
- High installation cost

What is containerization?
- System of cargo transport using standard containers made with steel
frames and aluminum panels to make transportation of goods more
efficient.
What are advantages and disadvantages of containerization?
Advantages Disadvantages
- Transfer of goods is quicker - Not all vehicles and ships are
made to carry containers
- Less chance of theft - Not all departures have
stevedoring facilities
- Less chance of damage - Many goods are unsuitable for
containerization.
- No warehousing needed

What are courier services useful for?

- Helps to facilitate and coordinate transportation of goods