1. Modes of Transportation
Five major modes of transportation
truck
ship
train
plane
pipeline
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2. Modes of Transportation
Considerations in choosing the best mode of transportation
speed
cost
flexibility in reaching the location

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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