Transportation Methods
The transportation is most commonly used for local deliveries
Truck
Define Intermodal Transportation
Using two or more transportation methods
A key factor that influences pricing across all modes
Fuel costs
Define Tarrif
A tax imposed on imported goods which affects the overall cost of transportation
Company known for using drones for fast, small parcel deliveries
Amazon
The transportation method best for long-distance bulk shipments of goods
Rail
This type of container can be transferred from truck to rail
Intermodal container
Besides fuel, this is the next significant factor to influence cost
Distance
Regulations affect inventory in this way
Packing, storage and handling
This country relies heavily on high-speed rail for domestic freight and passenger transport
Japan
The transportation best for international shipments with large quantities
Ocean
The primary reason to use intermodal transportation
cost, speed and efficiancy
This is the most expensive form of transportation
Air
Specific documentation and compliance for goods to cross international borders
The global event in 2021 that significantly disrupted supply chains
The Suez Canal blockage
This transportation method is the fastest but has the highest cost
Air
Combining these two transportation methods allows goods to travel long distances at a lower cost, while providing affordable inland transport
Ocean and Rail
Define demurrage fee
A fee for a container being in the port longer than the allowed time
Carriers affect packaging in this way
Size, labels, the actual packages
This 2022 major event showcased how air freight could help quickly deliver essential goods
Covid vaccine distribution