General
What are the main modes of transport used in logistics?
The main modes of transportation are air, maritime (sea), ground (land), and pipeline
What is an advantage of using airplanes for transporting goods?
Airplanes transport goods quickly, allowing for fast deliveries.
Imagine you need to transport fresh fruits from one country to another quickly. What mode of transportation do you choose?
I would choose air transportation because it is the fastest mode of transportation.
How are goods transported by air?
Goods are transported by air using airplanes.
What is a disadvantage of maritime transportation?
Maritime transportation can be slow, especially for long-distance shipments.
You need to transport heavy machinery from a factory to a construction site. What is the best means of transport for this?
Trucks
What means of transport is used to deliver goods across oceans?
Ships
What is the advantage of ground transportation?
Flexibility. Trucks can access remote areas that other means of transportation cannot access.
If you need to transport goods from Europe to North America. What is the best mode of transport for this?
Maritime transportation
How do people usually transport goods by land?
Goods are transported by land using trucks, trains, and vans.
What is a disadvantage of pipeline transportation?
Pipeline transportation is expensive. It needs construction and maintenance.
You want to transport crude oil from an oil field to a refinery. What is the best mode of transport for this?
Pipeline transportation
What is a common method of transporting liquids and gases over long distances?
Pipelines are a common method of transporting liquids and gases over long distances
What is the advantage of maritime transportation?
Ships can transport large quantities of goods in a single trip
You need to transport perishable goods, such as dairy products, from a farm to a supermarket. What mode of transportation do you choose?
Ground transportation (refrigerated trucks)