Explain FIVE factors to be considered in the choice of transport for goods – NABTEB QUESTION

Factors to be considered in the choice of transport for goods:

(i) Cost : No matter how advantageous any transport may be, its cost plays a crucial role in determining whether it will be chosen for the transportation of goods and people

(ii) Distance: Means of transport used in transporting people or goods within a country might not be the same when another country is involved because of distance

(iii) Nature of goods: Bulky goods are better transported through ships while fragile and lighter ones are good for aero plane

(iv) Destination: Some places like rural area do not enjoy the services of other means of transport other than transport by road. Therefore, people living in those places have no choice or means of transport than road

(v) Degree of urgency: Air transport is the best means of transporting urgently needed goods

(vi) Value of goods: Valuable goods are mainly transported through means of transport that is safe and faster

(vii) Safety: This is taken into account in choosing any means of transport.

(viii) Convenience: Many people choose airplane as a means of transport because of the degree of convenience

(ix) Speed: When transporting perishable goods such as frozen fish, fruits, and vegetables etc. the speed of the means of transport to be used is seriously considered.

(x) Instruction from the owner of goods: Owner of goods may instruct that the goods should be transported through a particular means of transport

(xi) The social class of passenger: Many people nowadays consider aero plane as a status symbol and therefore choose it as a means of transport in other to boost their ego

(xii) Time: The time and period one wants to travel have a lot to do in determining the means of transport one has to choose. Some means of transport are not available at particular times of the day and some period of the year