1. Determined according to the type of goods.
Water transportation is suitable for bulk goods, such as grain; Fruits, vegetables, flowers and seasonal commodities should be transported by air; Oil, natural gas, coal slurry and other pipeline transportation, it can be said that the commodity itself is an important factor affecting the choice of transportation tools by enterprises.
2. Transportation speed and distance.
The time node, speed and distance of cargo transportation determine the length of cargo transportation time. Moreover, goods transportation, like the inventory of an enterprise, will lead to capital occupation. Generally speaking, goods with large quantities, low value and long haul distance are suitable for waterway or railway transportation; The goods with small batch, high value and long distance are suitable for air transportation; Small batch and short distance road transportation is more suitable.
3. Reliable transportation.
The reliability of transportation is related to the quality attribute of transportation service. For quality, the key is to measure the availability and consistency of transportation, so as to determine whether the overall transportation service quality meets the expected service objectives. Transportation quality is hard won and requires careful planning, training, inspection and support. From the perspective of customer expectation and customer demand, the basic transportation service level should be realistic. We must recognize that there are differences between customers and the services provided must match.
4. Freight.
Engaged in the work of cargo transportation, it is inevitable to spend a certain amount of financial, material and human resources, and the use of various means of transportation will cost the enterprise a certain amount of money. Therefore, when making transportation decisions, storage companies should be restricted by their economic strength and transportation costs.
