Performance characteristics of modes of transportation

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Russian: Качественные критерии полезности видов транспорта

Any supply chain is based on mix of different types of transport:

  • Air transport
  • Pipeline
  • Railway
  • Road transport
  • Water transport

While choosing one or another provider of transportation services, one should note characteristics of different modes of transportation

Mode Time of delivery The frequency of deliveries according to schedule transportation Reliability Suitable for carrying various types of cargo Availability Cost
Rail 3 4 3 2 2 3
Water4 5 4 1 4 1
Road 2 2 2 3 1 4
Pipe 5 1 1 5 5 2
Air 1 3 5 4 3 5
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