OPERATIONAL TRANSPORT MODES
by juludk fonseca
1. RAIL: Large mass movement of goods. Low unit cost of movement. Long haul movements. Specialized equipment.
2. WATER: Low speed of transportation, which is translated into merchandise safety. Economic rates. Large capability of mass movement. Long haul movements.
3. HIGHWAY: Flexibility in the transportation of goods. Speed in delivering. High frequency of delivering service. Equipment diversity
4. AIR: High movement speed. High rates. Frequency delivering service. Increase of capabilities. Low unit cost of movement. Long haul movements. Specialized equipment.
