Methods of international transport
by Jenny Aguilera
1. We have numerous advantages for international trade
1.1. deliver items quickly over long distances
1.2. give high levels of security for sensitive items
1.3. be used for a wide range of goods
2. It is a fundamental piece in the international logistics chain, since it is the delivery of the goods at the precise moment and place, the reliability, efficiency, speed and flexibility being fundamental requirements
3. Sea transport
4. Sea Transport advantages include:
4.1. Possibility to ship large volumes at low costs
4.2. Shipping containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail
5. Air transport
6. Today's international trade is characterized by a process of constant struggle to obtain higher levels of competitiveness, as the only way to conquer or maintain markets, and the incidence of transportation costs in the competitiveness of products in the region is increasingly evident. external markets, for this reason to improve these conditions is necessary, in addition to increasing productivity levels, decrease the share of transportation costs in its final price.
7. Rail transport
8. We have 4 ways to import and export
9. Road transport
10. Road transport advantages
10.1. Low cost
10.2. Extensive road networks
10.3. Possibility to schedule transport and tracking the location of goods
10.4. Safe and private delivery
11. It offers the following advantages
11.1. Fast rail network throughout Europe
11.2. It is environmentally friendly compared with other transport systems.