Chapter 7

What are the advantages of Air as a mode of transportation?

Air transport is the fastest way to move products, especially over long distances or overseas.

What are the 5 legal forms of transportation, and what are thier distinctions?

Common Carriers: These accept responsibility for carrying goods at any time, to any place and for all shippers, usually at a set rate. Private Carriers: Theses are owned by the firms which produce the goods, so that shipments of these goods is not apportioned out to third parties. Contract Carriers: These operate on selective basis and may charge variable rates to customers based on negotiated terms. Exempt Carriers: These are not regulated by federal and/or state mandates; carriage of fishing and agricultural products has been traditionally exempt from regulatory practices. Line-Haul Carriers: These haul full loads long distances for one stop delivery in some cases to a "break/bulk" center where the product is then redistributed.

What are the four types of cargo ships?

Container Ships Bulk Carriers Ro-Ro Vessels Break-bulk

What is FTL?

Full Truck Load

What is intermodal shipping?

Intermodal shipping uses multiple modes of transportation—highway, air, water, rail—to complete a single long-distance movement of freight.

What are the advantages of Rail as a mode of transportation?

Railroads are best suited to move large volumes of bulky goods over long distances, making them very cost efficient. They can "piggyback" shipments by trailer-on-flatcar and containers-on-flatcar.

What is LTL?

Tess than Truck Load

What are the disadvantages of Air as a mode of transportation?

The disadvantages of air transport is that it is the most expensive option and is limited based on the physical characteristics of the goods shipped.

What are the disadvantages of Rail as a mode of transportation?

Trains do not leave as often as trucks and are limited to locations served by rail lines. Trains also require large orders to be cost effective. Trains also have longer delivery time.

What are the advantages of Trucks as a mode of transportation?

Trucks are well suited for moving a small volume of goods to many distentions. For short distances (less then 500miles) truck can diver shipments repetitively fast. They can be loaded before transportation begins. Truck can transport good to any road connected facility. Trucks can be environmentally controlled.

What are the disadvantages of Trucks as a mode of transportation?

Trucks must pay substantial fuel and license fees as well as tolls. Fleets of vehicles require in-house routing and scheduling work. Environmentally controlled trucks require additional power while loaded or docked.

What are the disadvantages of Water as a mode of transportation?

Water is a slow means of moving goods.

What are the advantages of Water as a mode of transportation?

Water transport has a much larger capacity. Water transport is very reliable and cost-effective.