Introduction
- Transport of goods is the physical movement of goods from origin to destination.
- In its most simple form it involves a single pick-up and direct transport to a delivery point.
- Transport can become very complex when goods are moved between continents or through a number of countries using various modes of transport.
- It can involve consolidating and deconsolidating the goods into larger loads for transportation efficiency and costing purposes.
- Goods may pass through a number of ports, warehouses and storage locations, perhaps involving examinations and inspections where a considerable number of parties have a role in organizing and executing the total transport chain.