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Transport
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Mapa Mental sobre Transport, creado por Elisabetta Marigo el 11/03/2014.
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Transport
the choice of the appropriate means of transport is the key element of distribution of goods
there is a number of considerable factors, they include:
the cost involved
how urgently the goods are needed
the speed and security of transport
the type of product to be transported
transport by road
by rail
sea transport
by air
pipelines
Advantages
cheaper
effective
Disadvantages
expensive to build
routes are fixed
only for certain types of goods
airplanes
Advantages
very fast over long distances
suitable for urgently-required, perishable goods
Disadvantages
very expensive
only for limited weights
subject to delays
need of other means of transport
cargo ships
Advantages
can transport unlimited weights and sizes
cheaper
suitable for long distances
Disadvantages
slow
need of additional means of transport
subject to timetable and weather conditions
any accident can cause serious effects on the environment
the railway
Advantages
faster than road transport for long journey
suitable for bulk goods
causes less pollution
not subject to delays due to bad weather or traffic conditions
Disadvantages
slower and more expensive over short distances
lack of flexibility as routes are fixed
subject to timetable and delays due to strikes and manpower problems
need of additional mode of transport
couriers, road haulage firms, carriers TIR lorries
Advantages
relatively cheap and fast over long distances
maximum flexibility with door-to- door service
not subject to fixed timetable
routes can be changed at short notice
Disadvantages
slower over long distances
the weight of each load is limited
subject to delay due to road traffic
causes air pollution and other forms of environmental damage
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