Modes of Transportation Five major modes of transportation truck ship train plane pipeline (Continued)

Modes of Transportation Considerations in choosing the best mode of transportation speed cost flexibility in reaching the location

Truck Advantages can deliver door-to-door flexibility in delivery times can be modified to carry specific cargo Disadvantage delays due to traffic, weather, or maintenance

Ship Advantages can move large quantities farther at a lower cost per item can be modified to carry specific cargo Disadvantages slow speed requires another mode of transportation to get goods from the port to the delivery address

Train Advantages can move large quantities a long distance at low cost good for heavy and bulky goods can be modified for specific cargo Disadvantages no destination flexibility, can only go where there are tracks

Plane Advantage speed Disadvantages expensive delays due to weather requires another mode of transportation to get goods from airport to final destination

Pipeline Advantages limited types of products can be transported this way products safe from damage and theft low operation costs not subject to delivery delays Disadvantages expensive to build potential for environmental damage