Importance of

Transportation
Reporter: Kaye Jonatas (BSCE 3A)
GUIDE QUESTIONS:

WHAT IS TRANSPORTATION?

WHAT ARE THE ROLES OF

TRANSPORTATION?

WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANCE OF

TRANSPORTATION?
I. WHAT IS TRANSPORTATION?
I. WHAT IS
TRANSPORTATION?
(According to logisticbureau.com)

•Transportation is moving whatever comes out of

one location to the next location. That might
mean transporting something from a
manufacturer to a distributor, or from a
distributor to a customer.
3 components of
TRANSPORTATION
(according to Student Energy organization)

1) modes
2) Fuels – crucial element that propels the transportation system
• Human power - refers to the energy produced by the human body
• Renewable fuels – are from solar, wind, hydro, tidal, geothermal, and biomass
energy.
• Fossil fuels – are made from decomposing plants and animals. Ex. coal, oil, and
natural gas.
3) Technology – refers to what the vehicle uses to move
ex. Internal combustion engine in a gas car, electric motor in an
electric vehicle.
II. WHAT ARE THE ROLES
OF TRANSPORTATION?
(Mathew, 2009)

•Economic role
•Social role
•Political role
•Environmental role
a) Economic role of
transportation
(Mathew, 2009)

Economic role of transportation

-involves production, distribution and
consumption of goods and services.
•The place, time, quality and utility of
goods
•Changes in location of activities
a) Economic role of
transportation
(Mathew, 2009)

• Transport extends the range of sources of supply of

goods to be consumed in an area, making it possible for
user to get resources at cheap price and high quality
• The use of more efficient systems of supply results in an
increase in the total amount of goods available for
consumption
• Since the supply of goods is no longer dependent on
the type of mode, items can be supplied by some
alternative resources if usual source cannot supply what
is needed.
b) Social role of
transportation
(Mathew, 2009)

Social role of transportation – refers to

the:
•Formation of settlements
•Size and pattern of settlements
•Growth of urban centers
b) Social role of
transportation
(Mathew, 2009)

• A person settles from one place to another where

the availability of resources is present
• The size and pattern of settlements is also considered
as the increased speed of transport and reductions in
the cost of transport have resulted in variety of spatial
patterns
• For the growth of urban centers, the development of
automobiles, and other factors like increase in personal
income, and construction of paved road network, the
settlements were transformed into urban centers of
intense travel activity
c) Political role of
transportation
(Mathew, 2009)

Political role of transportation – refers to

the transfer of messages and
information.
•Administration of an area
•Political choices in transport
c) Political role of
transportation
(Mathew, 2009)

• The government of an area must be able to send/get

information to/about its people. It may include laws to be
followed, security and other needful information needed
to generate awareness
• For political choices in transport, these choices may be
classified as communication, military movement, travel
of persons and movement of freight. The primary
function of transportation is the transfer of messages and
information. It is also needed for rapid movement of
troops in case of emergency and finally movement of
persons and goods
d) Environmental role
of transportation
(Mathew, 2009)

Environmental role of transportation

•Safety
•Air Pollution
•Noise pollution
•Energy consumption
d) Environmental role
of transportation
(Mathew, 2009)

- The negative effects of transportation are more dominating

than its useful aspects as far as transportation is concerned. The
transportation can have an unfortunate on the society in terms
of accidents.
- All transport modes consume energy and the most common
source of energy is from the burning of fossil fuels like coal,
petrol, diesel, etc. The relation between air pollution and
respiratory disease has been demonstrated by various studies
and the detrimental effects on the planet earth are widely
recognized recently.
d) Environmental role
of transportation
(Mathew, 2009)

- Sound is acoustical energy released into atmosphere by

vibrating or moving bodies whereas noise is unwanted
sound produced. Transportation is a major contributor of
noise pollution, especially in urban areas
- The spectacular growth in industrial and economic growth
during the past century has been closely related to an
abundant supply of inexpensive energy from fossil fuels.
Transportation sector is unbelieved to consume more than
half of the petroleum products. The compact of the
shortage of fuel was experienced during major wars when
strict rationing was imposed in many countries
III. WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANCE
OF TRANSPORTATION?
According to BrandedCivil (2020)

Transportation play an important role in....

A. Economic, social, political and commercial

development of the country.
B. It plays a vital role in development of rural areas of the
country.
C. They improve the employment opportunities
D. Improves the contact between two countries
III. WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANCE OF
TRANSPORTATION?
According to BrandedCivil (2020)

E. Improves the living standard of the country.

F. It helps to improve science and technology.
G. It helps in industrial development throughout
the country.
H. Enhances the import and export of the country.
 REFERENCES:
Logistics Bureau. (2020). Transport and Transportation: Do They Mean the Same Thing? Retrieved from
https://www.logisticsbureau.com/what-is-transportation/

Admin. (2020). Importance of Transportation and Role of the Economic Development. Retrieved from
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Mathew, T. (2009). Role of transportation in society: Lecture notes in Transportation Systems Engineering.
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BrandedCivil. (2020). Transportation Engineering -Definition, Importance & Modes of Transportation. Retrieved
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MODE OF TRANSPORTATION

Presented by: Bryan James G. Medeza

ROAD TRANSPORTATION
 ROAD TRANSPORTATION

• Road transport means transportation of goods and personnel from

one place to the other on roads.

• Road is a route between two destinations, which has been either paved
or worked on to enable transportation by way of motorised and non-
motorised carriages.
 ROAD TRANSPORATION

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

• Less Capital Outlay • Vulnerable to congestion and

• Door to Door Services traffic delays
• Service in Rural Area • Dependence on fuel price
• Travel Speed • Accidents and breakdowns
• Lesser risk of damage in transit • Unsuitable for long distance
and bulky traffic
MARITIME TRANSPORTATION
 MARITIME TRANSPORTATION

• Maritime transportation concerns the movement of

passengers, goods and services through water masses from
different coastline to another.

• Maritime transport can be realized over any distance by

boat, ship, sailboat or barge, over oceans and lakes, through
canals or along rivers.
 HOW DOES MARITIME TRANSPORT
WORK?

1. Pick-up of the cargo from a manufacturer.

2. Delivering cargo to a warehouse.There, shipment is controlled and packed and
then loaded to a container.
3. Customs clearance at the port of origin.
4. Transportation of cargo aboard the vessel.
5. Customs clearance at the port of destination. A lack of appropriate documents can
result in the package being stopped at customs, just like in the port of origin.
6. Transportation of cargo to a warehouse and unloading.
7. Carrying cargo to its place of destination.
 MARITIME TRANSPORTATION

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

• Reduction of road traffic congestion • Slow Speed

and decrease in air pollution • Risky
• Less Maintenance Cost
• Difficulty in monitoring exact
• Useful for Bulky Goods location
• Useful During Natural Calamities
• Important for Foreign Trade
RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION
 RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION

• Rail transport is also known as train transport.

• It is a means of transport, via trains or rail which
run on tracks.
• It is one of the most important, commonly used
and very cost effective modes of commuting and
goods carriage over long distances
 RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

• Dependable • Huge capital outlay

• High speed for long distances • Lack of flexibility
• Suitable for Bulk and Heavy Goods • Monopoly
• Public welfare • No rural services
• Cheaper Transport • Under-utilized capacity
• Organized Transport
AIR TRANSPORATION
 AIR TRANSPORTATION

• Air transportation is used for urgent and

perishable goods.

• Air transportation is the movement of passengers

and freight by any conveyance that can sustain
controlled flight
 AIR TRANSPORATION
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

• Fastest mode of transportation • Expensive

• Comfortable and quick services • Small carrying capacity
• Emergency services • Uncertain and unreliable
• Easy access • High accident rate
• Legal restrictions
PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION
 PIPILINE TRANSPORTATION

• a method of transportation in which liquid, gaseous, or

solid products are moved over long distances through
pipelines.

• It is used mainly for conveying natural gas, petroleum, and

solid materials.
 PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

• Reliability • Limited kind of product transportation

• Transport Capacity • Expensive due to construction of the
pipelines
• Low energy consumption and
Environmental Benefits • Slow
• Cheapest way to transport fluids • Flexibility is poor
MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION
 MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION

• Refers to transportation that involves two or more mode of

transportation

• The main characteristic of multimodal transport is that even though it

includes various modes for transportation, it still falls under one single bill
of lading.

• That means the carrier is fully liable for the entire carriage even though it
is performed by different modes of transport such as Air, Rail Road or Sea.
 MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

• Less time and effort • High requirements to ensure security

• Cost reduction • Legal restrictions due international
standards
• Handling and delivery time efficiency
• Increased transport security
• One contract to keep track of
• Easier freight tracking
 REFERENCES

Mihlfeld & Associates (2019). The 6 Modes of Transportation.

https://blog.mihlfeld.com/the-6-modes-of-transportation
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Davis, Ben (2021). What are the advantages and disadvantages of Sea Transport.
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ShipHub. Maritime Transport

https://www.shiphub.co/maritime-transport/
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Agarwal, RC. Advantages and Disadvantages of Railway Transport.

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Agarwal, RC. Air Transport: Characteristics, Advantages and Disadvantages

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Husteel Industry Group (2016) Advantages and Disadvantages of Pipeline

Transportation
https://www.hunanpipe.com/m/news357_657.html
 CHARACTERISTICS
OF ROAD
TRANSPORT

Presented by: Brian A. Sicat

 Road transport offers complete It gives quick and easy
freedom to road user to transfer transportation of men,
the vehicle from one lane to machineries, materials etc.
other.

CHARACTERISTICS
OF ROAD
TRANSPORT
Road transport serves the
agricultural area by transporting of
goods.
 Roads are used by various Construction and maintenance of
categories of vehicles. road transport is cheaper

CHARACTERISTICS
OF ROAD
TRANSPORT
Road transport is a basic need in
case of fire and police protections.
 It gives doorstep connectivity It is important access to reach
even in case of rural area or railways, waterways and airways.
villages.

CHARACTERISTICS
OF ROAD
TRANSPORT
Road transport is the only means
of transport offer itself to the
whole community.
 REFERENCES

Kumar P. (2015). Characteristics of Road Transport.

https://importanceofhighways.blogspot.com/2015/01/characteristics-of-road-
transport.html

CHARACTERISTICS Neelcheda45 (2019). Characteristics of Road Transport.

https://www.ques10.com/p/49886/state-two-characteristics-of-road-
OF ROAD transport/
TRANSPORT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIHCvaNJeRU&list=WL&index=2&t=492s
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