Igor Minčík

Introduction  The movement of persons, animals and goods from one location to another.  Key component of every country economy  Means of transport  Operators  Infrastructure

Division  By the envinronment which is used to move Ground x water x air x space  By the covered distance Long x medium x short  By the provider Public x private  By the subject of transport People x cargo

Air transport  People and cargo  Long distances in short time  High safety  Fast growth  Expensive (planes, infrastructure, fuel)  Pollution ( noise, COx,…)  Dependence on weather

Road transport  People and cargo  Most common  Fast on shorter distance  Dense network of roads and infrastructure  Flexibility  Cost  Pollution

Railway transport  High density of railways  Locomotive and carriages  Useful for all distances  Cheaper  Large amount of cargo  Relatively fast  Not so flexible (time schedule, tracks)  Environmentaly more friendly

Pipeline transport  Transportation of goods through pipes  Liquid and gas form  High reliability and safety  Very expensive to built  Environmental friendly  Družba, IKL

Ship transport  Huge capacity  Very cheap  Long distance  Environmental friendly but…  Slow movement  Nonperishable goods

Other modes of transport  Cable transport  Space transport  Animal powered transport  walking

summary  Different technological solution  Unique rules and regulations  Typical infrastructure, vehicles and operations  Pros vs. Cons Cost x speed x comfort x capability x route

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