MODES OF

TRANSPO R TA TI ON
ROAD TRANSPORTATION

This mode helps to transfer the goods from one place to

another place by road, using autos, trucks, cargos and
buses.

The chance of an accident is very high and risky.

 Advantages Disadvantages
Flexible in nature It is not suited for long
distances (not
economical)
Helps to move the goods Speed is slow, compared
even in remote areas with railways.
Provides alternatives in Goods can be destroyed
car, rickshaw, auto, cars, or damage due to specks
ROAD trucks form. of dust and pollutions or
TRANSPORTATION wrong handling.
It is good to transport Accidents and
perishable products. breakdowns during the
road.
Low capital investments  
required.
RAIL TRANSPORTATION

Goods are transferred from one place to another place,

like the time when passengers are going to different
destination.
 Advantages Disadvantages
Economical for long Huge capital required for
distances: it can easily maintenance.
cover all area, states and
cities.
Faster than roadways Not suitable for hilly
areas.
Most suitable for carrying Not flexible in nature.
RAIL a bulky amount of good
TRANSPORTATION and products.
Proper protection from The major disadvantages
exposure to sun and dust are the time and cost.
pollution.
Safest way to transport. Monopoly in nature.
  Takes much time for
booking goods.
SEA TRANSPORTATION

The weights of goods are very large in

comparison to other way of transport.
 Advantages Disadvantages
The cheapest and easiest Performance is affected by
means of transportation seasonal variations.

Goods are transported by Limited areas of operations

bulks. because it can only work or
run over seas or oceans.

Promotes foreign or It is not recommended for SEA

international trade. small companies because it TRANSPORTATION
carries a small number of
goods.

It can easily carry a huge  

quantity of goods.

Risk capacity is low.  

AIR TRANSPORTATION

The distinct advantage of air transport

is speed and suitable.
 Advantages Disadvantages
Fastest means of Large capital investment
transportation. needed.

Goods saved in bulks are Affected by rains.

moved easily. (useful moving)

Accessibility areas Risks of accidents are highest.

Vital for national security and Requires a specialized skill and AIR
defense a high degree of training for its
working operations.
TRANSPORTATION

Useful in earthquakes times.  

Efficient, regular and quick  
service.

   
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