Mode of transport
• The mode of transport describes the type of
transport used.
• There are basically five different options – rail, road,
water, air and pipeline.
• Each mode has different characteristics, and the best
in any particular circumstances depends on the type
of goods to be moved, locations, distance, value and
a whole range of other things.
• Sometimes there is a choice of mode.
• Often, though, there is little choice.