a)
Interpretation: One of the advantage and disadvantage of Air is to be discussed.
Concept Introduction:
Transport modes are the medium though which passengers and goods used to achieve mobility. These are the types of transport assets.
a)
Explanation of Solution
Air:
Advantage: Reduced Risk of Damage: Air as a medium of transportation ensures that there is a quick mode of delivery and less management of items during the transit. Air freight shipping is quiet safe and the degree of risk of damage is very low.
Disadvantage: Cost of operating the airlines comparatively higher and the cost of freight is also very high as compared to the sea transport.
b)
Interpretation:One of the advantage and disadvantage of Rail is to be discussed.
Concept Introduction:
Transport modes through rail are the medium though which passengers and goods used to achieve mobility.
b)
Explanation of Solution
Rail:
Advantage: Dependable mode: The most important advantage of the railway transport is that it’s most dependable nature and it is the least affected transport by various weather conditions like fog, rain etc.
Disadvantage: Huge capital investment: The capital outlay of railway required is higher.
c)
Interpretation:One of the advantage and disadvantage of Truck is to be discussed.
Concept Introduction:
Transport modes through Truck are the medium though which goods used to achieve mobility.
c)
Explanation of Solution
Truck:
Advantage: Door-to door service: The truck helps in providing door-to-door service to the suppliers and purchasers.
Disadvantage: High cost for long hauls: Due to delays due to the unpredictable road situations such as traffic jams, accidents, and other weather conditions, the cost for long hauls become higher.
d)
Interpretation:One of the advantage and disadvantage of Ship is to be discussed.
Concept Introduction:
Transport modes through Ship are the medium though which goods used to achieve mobility.
d)
Explanation of Solution
Ship:
Advantage: Maintenance Cost is less: The maintenance cost in rail as well as road transport is high but the maintenance cost of ship is lesser.
Disadvantage: Delays in delivery: The duration of shipping by sea are slower than other modes of transport as bad weather can add more delays.
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