Importance of land transport:
It is one of the most important means of logistics transport to connect factories, warehouses, ports and airports to each other.
Types of land transport:
Trucks (small and large): divided into light trucks, medium trucks and heavy trucks.
Trains: include freight trains and multi-purpose trains.
Containers and trailers: used to transport goods in large quantities.
Infrastructure and logistics:
Roads and railways: include highways, regional roads and internal roads.
Logistics facilities: such as warehouses, logistics areas and dry ports.
Multimodal transport services: Integrating land transport with other means of transport such as sea and air.
Advantages of land freight transport:
Flexibility and ability to reach remote areas.
Relatively low cost compared to some other means of transport.
Speed of delivery and route control.
Modern challenges and trends:
Challenges: Traffic congestion and its environmental impact, fuel costs and maintenance.
Trends: Green technology, artificial intelligence and driving automation.
The role of land transport in the global supply chain:
Linking inland areas to ports and airports.
Promoting international trade and commercial exchange between countries. Contributing to the development of the economy and industry at the local and regional levels.
