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See below a mode comparison matrix for different modes.
Relative Speed | Moderate | Moderate | Slow | Very High |
Reliability | Good | Good | Limited | Very good |
Cost per kg | Medium | Low/Medium | Low/Very Low | High |
Flexibility | High | Low | Low | Medium |
Other Considerations | Extensive Network | Limited and fixed infrastructure | Restricted Network | Limited Network |
Short and medium distances from neighbouring country to operation site; internal transport for short and medium distances | Large consignments from port of discharge to inland operation site; ecological | Large quantities; less urgent; pre positioning phase; long distances with no time constraint | Emergency phase; expensive goods; fragile or perishable goods; cold chain; no alternative option; small shipments; e.g. diplomatic pouches; long distance with time constraint. | |
Advantages | Relatively fast; no transshipment; direct delivery; flexible; cost | Economical; large loading capacity; range and speed (context depending) | Economical; large loading capacity; no restriction on loading capacity; cheap | Fast; reliable; limited losses; direct; easy tracking and tracing |
Disadvantages | Roads may be dangerous or blocked; sometimes driver nationality or vehicle registration not acceptable | Difficulty finding freight cars; frequent delays; transshipping required; inflexible; limited tracking | Slow; transshipping at ports; use as a second means of transport at high volumes; higher theft risk in ports; not flexible | Expensive; restricted to journey’s between airports; restricted loading capacity; special considerations (dangerous goods, size limits, packing, etc.) |
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