外贸英语函电.unit eight transportation.pptVIP

Unit Eight Transportation Modes of Transport Sea transport: the most widely used mode of transportation in international trade. Four types of service: Conference lines Non-conference lines Non-vessel operating common carriers Tramp service Air transport: a modern form of transport with high speed and quick transit, low risk of damage and pilferage is suitable for small quantity of cargoes and high value cargoes Rail transport: a major mode of transport in terms of capacity, only second to ocean transport. high speed, and economical Road transport: