The mode of transportation is an important consideration when planning the shipment process.
Besides the costs, the urgency of the shipment, the value of the goods being shipped as well as the size and weight of the goods need to be evaluated when determining the form of transportation.
- Ocean or Maritime freight is a less expensive method of shipping goods, but the drawback is longer transit time.
- Airfreight is a critical mode of transport. It serves markets and supply chains that demand speed.
- Rail mode of transport which is also considered a ‘green’.
- Road freight is one of the most common of all modes of transportation. It is widely used in continents such as Europe, Africa, and North America.
- Multimodal transport is a combination of different modes of transportation such as rail, road, and sea which allows the customer to cost-effectively manage shipments from start to end, ensuring optimum care and efficiency every step of the way.