Modes of transport

MULTIMODAL

MODES OF TRANSPORT

RAIL

ROAD

ROAD

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AIR

WATER

Air transport involves the movement of goods and passengers by airplanes and helicopters. It is widely used for international travel, urgent deliveries, and high-value cargo.

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Multimodal transport refers to the use of two or more modes of transport (e.g., truck, ship, train, airplane) under a single contract to move goods efficiently from origin to destination.

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Road transport refers to the movement of goods and people using vehicles that travel on roads, such as trucks, cars, buses, motorcycles, and bicycles. It is one of the most common and flexible forms of transport. Road transport is highly accessible, allowing for the delivery of goods to nearly every location, whether within a city or across long distances.

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Water transport refers to the movement of goods and people via ships, boats, or ferries across oceans, seas, rivers, and canals. It is commonly used for international trade and bulk cargo transportation.

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Rail Transport refers to the movement of goods or passengers using trains on tracks (rails). It is widely used for transporting large quantities of goods over long distances, especially for bulk commodities, as well as for passenger travel.

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