Transportation of

fruits and vegetables

Presented by
Daniya Parween
R.no- 32
 CONTENTS

1. MODE OF TRANSPORT
2. RAIL TRANSPORT
3. ROAD TRANSPORT
4. WATER TRANSPORT
5. AIR TRANSPORT
6. CONDITIONS AFFECTING TRANSPORTATION
7. COST vs. DISTANCE
8. HYGIENE MAINTENANCE
9. FRESH PRODUCE
10. TEMPRETURE WHILE TRANSPORTING
11. CONCLUSION
12. REFERENCES
 Rail ways
Road ways
Transport Air ways
Water ways
 Rail Transport
Advantages
o Convenient mode of transport for travelling long distances.
Faster than road transport.
o Suitable for carrying heavy goods in large quantities over long distances.
Less affected by adverse weathers conditions like rain, floods, fog, etc.
o
Disadvantages
o Expensive for carrying goods and passengers over short distances.
Not available in remote parts of the country.
o Not flexible for loading or unloading of goods at any place.
Heavy losses of life as well as goods in case of accident.
o

o
 Road Transport
Advantages
o cheaper
Perishable goods can be transported at a faster speed over a short
o distance.
flexible mode of transport as loading and unloading is possible at any
o destination.
o door-to-door service.
Disadvantages
o Not for long distance transportation of goods.
Transportation of heavy goods or goods in bulk by road involves high cost.
o Traffic congestion
Air pollution
o

o
 Water Transport
Advantages
o Relatively economical mode of transport for bulky and heavy goods.
Safe mode of transport with respect to occurrence of accidents.
o Naturally made road.
Promotes international trade.
o
Disadvantages
o Time consuming
Adversely affected by weather conditions.
o Large investment and their maintenance.

o
 Air Transport:
Advantages
o Fastest mode of transport
Most convenient mode of transport
o Provides vital support to the national security and defence

o
Disadvantages
o More expensive mode of transport
Not suitable for transporting heavy and bulky goods
o Affected by adverse weather conditions
Not suitable for short distance travel
o Heavy losses of goods, property and life in case of
accident
o

o
 Conditions Affecting Transportation
Condition Factor Examples
Shipping between India and
Distance, physiography,
Geography banhaldesh vs. shipping
accessibility
between India and US
Packaging, weight, Shipping coal
Type of product
perishable Shipping flowers or wine
A 747 compared to 737
(passengers)
Economies of scale Shipment size
ULCC compared to a VLCC
(freight)
Trade between China
Trade imbalance Empty travel
and the United States
Capacity, limitations,
Infrastructure The Interstate
operational conditions
Capacity, limitations,
Mode A bus compared to a car
operational conditions
Tariffs, restrictions, safety,
Competition and regulation The European Union, NAFTA
ownership
Cost vs. distance

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 Hygiene maintenance

Clean vehicle before loading and after

loading
Agriculture and Consumer Protection
Temperature while
transporting
1-4 C
0 5-9 C 0 >100C
Apple Avocado (Temperate) Avocado (Tropical)
Asparagus Zucchini Pumpkin
Broccoli Egg Plant Tomato
Grapes Cucumber Papaya
Lettuce Peppers Mango
Mushroom Potato Banana
Peach &Plum Sweet Potato
Berry fruits Pineapple
 CONCLUSION

Packaging could be treated as one of most valuable tool in today’s

marketing communications, necessitating more detail analysis of its
elements and an impact of the elements on consumers buying
behaviour. The impact of package and its elements on consumer’s
purchase decision can be revealed by analysing an importance of its
separate elements for consumer’s choice.
 References
• BUSINESS STUDIES AND MANAGEMENT
REFERENCE BOOK

• Agriculture and Consumer Protection

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