1. Railway transport
1.1. Advantages
1.1.1. Safe
1.1.2. Cheap
1.1.3. Dependable
1.1.4. High speed over long distances
1.1.5. Larger capacity
1.2. Disadvantages
1.2.1. Lacks flexibility
1.2.2. Huge capital outlay
1.2.3. Lack of door to door services
1.2.4. Not suitable for short distances
1.3. MEANS
1.3.1. TRAINS
1.4. DOCUMENTS
1.4.1. CIM CONSIGNMENT NOTE
1.4.2. FORWARDER'S CERTIFICATE
2. Road transport
2.1. Advantages
2.1.1. Flexible
2.1.2. Cheap
2.1.3. Effective over short distances
2.1.4. Less investment
2.2. Disadvantages
2.2.1. Risky
2.2.2. Slow speed
2.3. MEANS
2.3.1. CARS
2.3.2. LORRIES
2.3.3. MOTOR BIKES
2.4. DOCUMENTS
2.4.1. CMR
2.4.2. TRUCK CONSIGNMENT NOTE
3. Pipe line transport
3.1. Advantages
3.1.1. Safe
3.1.2. Low energy consumption
3.2. Disadvantages
3.2.1. Not flexible
3.2.2. Difficult maintenance
3.3. MEANS
3.3.1. PIPES
4. Water transport
4.1. Advantages
4.1.1. Cheap
4.1.2. Less maintenance cost
4.1.3. Useful for bulky goods
4.1.4. Useful during natural calamities
4.2. Disadvantages
4.2.1. Risky
4.2.2. Slow speed
4.3. MEANS
4.3.1. BOATS
4.3.2. SHIPS
4.3.3. FERRIES
4.4. DOCUMENTS
4.4.1. DGN
4.4.2. SEAWAY BILL
4.4.3. BILL OF LADING
5. Air transport
5.1. 1. Advantages
5.1.1. Fast delivery
5.1.2. Strategic importance
5.2. 2. Disadvantages
5.2.1. Costly
5.2.2. More risks
5.3. MEANS
5.3.1. AEROPLANES
5.3.2. SPACE SHUTTLES
5.3.3. DRONES
5.4. DOCUMENTS
5.4.1. COMERCIAL INVOICE
5.4.2. BILL OF LADING
5.4.3. CONSULAR INVOICE