Types of transportation

The evolution of the transportation system in our world and their types, what is the future of it.

1. TYPES OF TRANSPORTATIONS

2. HISTORY OF LOGISTIC The birth of logistics can be traced back to the Greek and Roman empires when military officers titled ‘ Logistikas ’ were assigned the duties of providing services related to supply and distribution of resources.

3. History Around 2700 B.C.: Material handling technology in pyramid construction. Blocks of stone weighing several tons were transported and assembled at the construction site.

4. Around 300 B.C.: Revolutionary Greek rowing vessels – the new foundation of intercontinental trade.

5. 1783 The Montgolfier brothers launched their first hot air balloon.

6. 1852 The first airship, fitted with a steam engine was flown by Henri Giffard from Paris. The airship could only fly forward.

7. 1903 The Wright Brothers made the first engine powered flight in 'The Flyer'. It flew for 12 seconds and travelled 37 metres .

8. 1909 first international flight - across the English Channel 1918 first regular airmail route – New York City/Washington DC 1944 Chicago Convention: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) established 1946 Bermuda Conference: International Air Transportation Association (IATA) established

9. TYPE OF LOGISTICS Air Logistics Land Logistics Sea Logistics

10. Air Transportation Maritime industry is noted for its long history an tradition, the air transport industry is recognized for its newness and innovation. 34% of world trade, by value, is moving by air. Cargo characteristics: high value, low density, get somewhere fast.

11. ADVANTAGES TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association) Reason for the growth in air cargo Deregulation and liberalization of the air cargo industry Global interdependence helped by world trade agreements International production and sales of goods and services New inventory management concepts such as JIT and Zero stocks New air-eligible commodities The vast development of high value and limited time consumable commodities

12. AIR LOGISTICS Air transportation for business was first developed for mail service The industry then evolved into passenger service with air cargo as only a sideline Unlike ocean shipping, there is considerable mixing between passenger transport and cargo transport Air cargo industry vs. air logistics industry Air cargo only refers to the air portion of the journey Air logistics manages the door to door delivery

13. World Top Companies

14. Road A very popular mode of transport used by suppliers and businesses to deliver orders. Many transport companies provide scheduled delivery days and next day delivery services, depending upon your needs. Goods can be packed /grouped in box vans or in containers which are also used for sea transportation.

15. Advantages Cost effective, Fast delivery, Ideal for short distances Ideal for transporting perishables (e.g. Fruit and vegetables) Easy to monitor location of goods and easy to communicate with driver. Ideal for sending by courier shortages to customers.

16. Rail Businesses use rail transportation for the delivery of a wide range of goods including post, coal , steel and other heavy goods.

17. Advantage Fast Delivery Capacity Cost effective Safe mode of transport Reliable

18. Sea Sea transportation is used by businesses for the delivery of goods form distant suppliers. Most sea transportation is conducted in containers which vary in size. Goods can be grouped into a container or fill a container. Sea tankers are used for bulk shipment of loose goods such as oli,grain and coal.

19. ADVANTAGES Ideal for transporting heavy and bulky goods. Suitable for products with long lead times.

20. Future One belt one road Drone Delivery Driverless Vehicles