What method of logistics transportation is used

Choosing a logistics transportation method should be based on the characteristics of various logistics and one's own transportation needs. Here are four suggested ways:


1. Highway transportation: The transportation speed is fast, the transportation volume is suitable, the flexibility is higher, and the cost is relatively low. Highway transportation is currently one of the main modes of logistics transportation, with a relatively fast transportation speed. The equipment and number of departures of transportation vehicles determine their advantages such as high transportation frequency and fast turnover of goods. Meanwhile, the cost of road transportation is lower than other methods, which can save shippers more costs. The dedicated line transportation in highway transportation is faster, safer, and more professional, making it completely suitable for the transportation of various goods.


2. Air transportation: fast speed, strong maneuverability, and safety. Air transportation speed is 5-10 times faster than trains and cars, and 20-30 times faster than ships. The restrictions in the air are relatively small, and the restrictions on the route conditions are relatively small, resulting in stronger maneuverability. In addition, air transportation has a good transportation environment and good preservation of items, making it suitable for transporting precision, fresh, and valuable items.


3. Railway transportation: Large transportation volume, low cost, and not limited by climate conditions. Freight trains have a large cargo capacity and are very suitable for the transportation of bulky and bulky goods, with lower costs compared to other forms of transportation. Railway transportation is generally not limited by climatic conditions and is less affected by environmental factors. However, railway transportation is greatly restricted by routes, with few transportation routes and certain limitations.


4. Waterway transportation: With large transportation capacity, suitable for both passenger and freight transportation, and low transportation costs. Waterway transportation is a more traditional mode of transportation, and ships usually have a large cargo capacity and transport capacity. It can carry passengers and goods together, with low transportation costs. It is more suitable for long-distance transportation. Water transportation is greatly affected by the natural environment, with average transportation stability. In addition, the speed is relatively slow, which poses certain transportation risks.