MODES OF TRANSPORT

Things that are transported by pipeline

• Water

• Juice

• Honey

• Milk

This is NOT an advantage of road transport

• Suitable for carrying heavy goods over long distance

• Can reach remote places where other modes of transport can't reach

• Cheaper way of transporting goods

• Door to door delivery

It is not suitable for transporting heavy and bulky goods

• Plane

• Train

• Car

• Boat

Disadvantages of air transport are

• Very expensive

• Fastest mode of transport

• Cannot transport heavy and bulky goods

• Helps during natural calamities

Which is NOT an importance of transport

• Brings nations together

• Increases standard of living

• Makes raw material available to producers and goods to consumers

• Does not help during emergencies

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that pipelines move gas, oil and refined products. Sarah says that a container ship is an example of an ocean freight vessel. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that efficient transportation of goods is vital for successful supply chain logistics operations. Sarah says that transportation is the most expensive logistics activity. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that trucks are best suited for moving small volumes of goods to many destinations. Sarah says that a disadvantage of truck transportation is high fuel and licensing costs. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing modes of transportation. Mark says that intermodal shipping means that more than one mode of transportation is used to move products through the supply chain. Sarah says that an example of intermodal transportation is a truck trailer-on-flatcar that takes advantage of rail and truck modes. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing transportation. Mark says that vehicle security and restrictions are an important consideration when determining which mode to use. Sarah says that loading methods and legal requirements are also important considerations. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct