1.1. Road transport advantages: Low cost Extensive road networks Possibility to schedule transport and tracking the location of goods Safe and private delivery
2. Rail transport for international trade
2.1. Risks for rail transport: routes and timetables available can be inflexible, especially in remote regions can be more expensive than road transport mechanical failure or industrial action can disrupt services further transportation may be needed from a rail depot to the final destination, increasing costs and affecting delivery schedules
3. Air transport for International trade.
3.1. Air transport offers numerous advantages for international trade: deliver items quickly over long distances • give high levels of security for sensitive items • be used for a wide range of goods
4. Sea transport for international trade
4.1. If the business needs to transport large quantities but there is no pressure to deliver quickly, shipping by sea may be suitable. Sea Transport advantages include: • possibility to ship large volumes at low costs • shipping containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail However, there are also risks for sea transport: • shipping by sea can be slower than other transport systems and bad weather can add further delays • routes and timetables are usually inflexible .
