Trucking

Pros: Cost Effective, flexibility, visibility, multiple service option, operation teamwell versed in the
mode.

Cons: limited carrier capacity, susceptible to traffic, extremely diverse supply base, not as
environmentally friendly as the other modes.

Parcel courier

Pros: speedy delivery, reliability, keeps your package safe, an affordable option,

Cons: more expensive than the post office, Mechanical failures can cause disruptions

Railroad:

Pros: huge carrying capacity, economical on long distance, cargo is safely stored and shielded from
meteorological factors, reliable on time

Cons: Freight corridors impose limits on coverage and reach, too costly for small shipments

Maritime:

Pros: There’s a lot of room on vessels and they can transport heavy goods, Maritime shipping is highly
affordable, Vessels are more eco-friendly

Cons: Maritime cargo transportation is slow, Ocean freight services can suffer from delays

Air cargo

Pros: faster delivery, track your shipment, reliability of air freight transport, low risk of your goods being
spoiled or stolen.

Cons: weather dependent, size and weight limitation, costly

Pipelines

Pros; The pipelines can be laid over difficult terrain as well as under water, Their operation and
maintenance cost is lower, It involves very low energy consumption.
Cons: Highest cost of transportation, Even adverse weather conditions effect the transportation,
Material and fuel consumption is costly.