What is a Mode of Transportation in Shipping?

A mode of transportation refers to how shipments are transported from one location to another. In the logistics industry, the mode of transportation plays a crucial role in the movement of goods. Also, it affects the speed, cost, and reliability of the transportation process.

Some common types of transportation include air, sea, road and rail:

• Road transportation, which uses trucks or other vehicles to move shipments
• Rail transportation, which uses trains to transport goods
• Maritime transportation, which involves shipping goods by sea