ROAD TRANSPORTATION
Along with the level of local infrastructure development, the kind of road transportation of products is determined by the distance travelled, the weight and volume of each cargo, and the type of commodities being transported. A van or pickup truck can be used to transport light, modest items over short distances. Even if the package is not a full truckload, a truck is still preferable for large shipments. Via certain nations, cargo is delivered by road in donkey carts, horse-drawn carriages, or other non-motorized vehicles.
RAIL TRANSPORTATION
Rail transportation, commonly referred to as train transportation, is the movement of people and commodities by wheeled vehicles that travel over rails that are set up on tracks. Rail cars (rolling stock) are directionally guided by the rails on which they move, as opposed to road transport, where the vehicles operate on a prepared level surface. Steel rails are often erected on sleepers (ties) that are buried in ballast to form the tracks, which are used to convey rolling stock, which is typically equipped with metal wheels.
