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Which type of vehicle is specifically designed for transporting moisture-susceptible goods?
Which type of vehicle is specifically designed for transporting moisture-susceptible goods?
What is a notable limitation of road transport?
What is a notable limitation of road transport?
Which of the following is a limitation of air freight?
Which of the following is a limitation of air freight?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of road transport?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of road transport?
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What is one of the strengths of air transport in logistics?
What is one of the strengths of air transport in logistics?
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Which vehicle type is typically used in road transport?
Which vehicle type is typically used in road transport?
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Which type of rail wagon is used to transport bulk dry commodities?
Which type of rail wagon is used to transport bulk dry commodities?
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What type of trailer is commonly used for transporting vehicles?
What type of trailer is commonly used for transporting vehicles?
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How is water transport classified?
How is water transport classified?
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Which aspect contributes to the high costs associated with air transport?
Which aspect contributes to the high costs associated with air transport?
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What characteristic affects the freight cost for air transport?
What characteristic affects the freight cost for air transport?
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Which type of truck/trailer is designed to transport machinery?
Which type of truck/trailer is designed to transport machinery?
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Which type of aircraft is specifically designed for transporting goods?
Which type of aircraft is specifically designed for transporting goods?
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In what situation is air transport least desirable?
In what situation is air transport least desirable?
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Freight transport adds value to goods mainly through which of the following utilities?
Freight transport adds value to goods mainly through which of the following utilities?
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Which of the following are characteristics that make air transport desirable?
Which of the following are characteristics that make air transport desirable?
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Which of these freight characteristics is a strength of air transport?
Which of these freight characteristics is a strength of air transport?
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What is a common feature of livestock trailers?
What is a common feature of livestock trailers?
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Which of the following services is designed for carrying small, light packages?
Which of the following services is designed for carrying small, light packages?
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What is a common limitation of air transport regarding flight scheduling?
What is a common limitation of air transport regarding flight scheduling?
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What factor can negatively influence air transport beyond its operational limitations?
What factor can negatively influence air transport beyond its operational limitations?
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What is considered an advantage of air transport for high-value perishable goods?
What is considered an advantage of air transport for high-value perishable goods?
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What is a challenge associated with the geographical placement of airports?
What is a challenge associated with the geographical placement of airports?
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Which type of freight is ideally suited for air transport?
Which type of freight is ideally suited for air transport?
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Study Notes
Air Transport Strengths
- Provides high speeds over long distances, which increases user revenue and expands markets for perishable goods.
- Follows straight flight paths, unlike circuitous routes of other transportation modes.
- Not exposed to unfavorable in-vehicle conditions for long periods.
- Uses standardized packing units and air cargo containers for efficiency.
- Has a good security record.
Air Transport Limitations
- Requires feeder and distribution services.
- Limited carrying capacity in terms of weight and volume.
- Airport congestion can increase total transport time.
- Frequent flights are not always available.
- Directly affected by weather conditions, including thunderstorms, gusting winds, fog, snow, turbulence, and headwinds.
- Airports are often situated far from industrial and commercial areas, affecting accessibility.
- The unit cost per consignment is high.
Air Transport Freight Characteristics
- Most suitable for perishable goods, goods subject to quick obsolescence, goods required at short notice, valuable goods relative to weight, or expensive goods to handle or store.
- Best suited for unpredictable demand, infrequent demand, demand in excess of local supply, or seasonal demand.
- Ideal when distribution problems include risk of pilferage, breakage, or deterioration, high insurance or interest costs for long in-transit periods, the need for heavy or expensive packaging for surface transportation, the need for special handling or care, or the need for warehousing or stock in excess of what is required if airfreight were used.
Freight Transport: Role
- Creates place and time utility for goods.
Freight Transport Modes
- Basic modes are air, land, and water.
- Land transport includes road, rail, and pipeline transport.
- Water transport includes sea transport and inland water transport.
Air Transport Carriers
- Air parcel postal services for small, light packages.
- Courier and express services for small consignments under 32 kg.
- Scheduled passenger flights carrying freight in the cargo hold.
- All-cargo aircraft with larger hatch openings, freight compartments, and higher floor-bearing ratings.
Road Transport: Truck Types
- Vans designed for moisture-susceptible goods.
- Refrigerated vans completely enclosed and insulated.
- Container carriers for containers, boxes, crates, and pallets.
- Flatbed trailers loaded with forklifts.
- Lowbed semitrailers for transporting machinery.
- Tankers for transporting liquids, gas, and powders/pellets.
- Livestock trailers for transporting animals.
- Dry bulk trailers for transporting free-flowing dry bulk commodities.
- Furniture vans for transporting furniture.
- Motorcar carriers for transporting cars.
- Side stanchion trailers for transporting logs, poles, and masts.
- Open top trailers for transporting scrap metal.
Road Transport Advantages
- Door-to-door service.
- Accessibility.
- Freight protection.
- Speed.
- Capacity.
- High frequency.
Road Transport Limitations
- Limited carrying capacity.
- High environmental impact.
- Vulnerability to external factors.
- High energy consumption.
- Shared right of way.
Rail Transport: Wagon Types
- Covered wagon/van.
- Refrigerated wagon/van.
- Flat wagon.
- Tank wagon.
- Well wagon.
- Open wagon.
- Hopper wagon.
- Side stanchion and center partition wagon.
- Motorcar wagon.
Rail Transport Advantages
- Can convey almost any commodity.
- Can carry large volumes of bulk loads.
- Generally costs less per weight than air and road freight transport.
- Less vulnerable to traffic congestion.
- Less affected by inclement weather.
- Difficult to steal or hijack.
- High average trip speeds.
- Private sidings allow for loading and unloading at client facilities.
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This quiz explores the various strengths and limitations of air transport as a mode of freight. It highlights the advantages of speed and efficiency, as well as the challenges such as capacity and weather-related impacts. Test your knowledge about the intricacies of air cargo transport.
