Modes of Transportation Five major modes of transportation

Modes of Transportation Five major modes of transportation § truck § ship § train § plane § pipeline (Continued)

Modes of Transportation Considerations in choosing the best mode of transportation § speed § cost § flexibility in reaching the location

Truck Advantages § can deliver door-to-door § flexibility in delivery times § can be modified to carry specific cargo Disadvantage § delays due to traffic, weather, or maintenance

Ship Advantages § can move large quantities farther at a lower cost per item § can be modified to carry specific cargo Disadvantages § slow speed § requires another mode of transportation to get goods from the port to the delivery address

Train Advantages § can move large quantities a long distance at low cost § good for heavy and bulky goods § can be modified for specific cargo Disadvantages § no destination flexibility, can only go where there are tracks

Plane Advantage § speed Disadvantages § expensive § delays due to weather § requires another mode of transportation to get goods from airport to final destination

Pipeline Advantages § limited types of products can be transported this way § products safe from damage and theft § low operation costs § not subject to delivery delays Disadvantages § expensive to build § potential for environmental damage