Category: Transportation 281

  • Introduction to the Container Business

    Maritime Trade as a Facilitator of Global Trade Maritime trade has accompanied human civilization from the moment the boats strong enough to cross seas were invented. The use of sea vessels allowed to reduce the traveling time to the minimum, while significantly increasing the volume of transported goods. Thanks to its versatility and reliability, that…

  • Transportation: Fostering the Development

    Fostering the Development of Transportation Systems States, cities, and towns must work individually and in collaboration with others to foster the development of their transportation systems as an efficient transportation system is first and foremost the backbone of the economy (U.S. Department of Transportation, n.d.). TCRP (2002) suggests that the countrys growth and the need…

  • Unmanned Mission Architecture (PLG1)

    The unmanned systems industry suggests a wide range of possibilities in the modern world. Indeed, recent technological advancements in automation allow accomplishing tasks in a quick, safe, and cost-efficient manner (Albeaino et al., 2019, p. 381). As a result, different operational spheres, such as air, ground, and marine, actively employ these systems. In each particular…

  • Europes Automotive Sector at Cross Roads

    Table of Contents Symptoms and the Root Cause of the Problem Options to a Solution Proposed Action to the Preferred Solution and Risk Mitigation Works Cited Symptoms and the Root Cause of the Problem The trend for the increase in the number of vehicles in the world over the years is quite alarming. Whereas towards…

  • Global Transportation Providers and the Tracking Systems

    The information exchange for consignments on transit has played a key role in the long run; their delivery right from the initial stages to its final destination is preferred by the client (Coyle, Barti & Novack, p. 353). Thus, a close nexus between the shipping firm and its client is maintained in availing relevant and…

  • Intermodal and Special Carriers

    Reasons for the growth of Inter-modal rail transport (TOFC & COFC) since the 1980s Inter-modal transport is primarily transporting goods by containers using more than one mode of transport. The development of this type of transportation traces its roots to the mid 1950s when Malcolm Mc Lean (a truck line owner) developed a trailer to…

  • Manual and Auto Transmissions Outline

    Table of Contents Introduction Supporting Arguments Conclusion References Introduction Topic: The topic of this persuasive speech is to explore the difference in operation between manual and automatic transmission in vehicles. The choice of the most favored transmission depends on its ease of use, serviceability, impact on driving, as well as on the balance between the…

  • Transportation of Cell Phones From China to the USA

    Transportation of cell phones over the ocean is a challenging issue even in the 21st century because the influence of weather conditions or other external factors is hard to be predicted. What is more, in comparison with other products, smartphones are noticeably expensive, which means that damaged devices would become a separate object of expenditures.…

  • Evaluation: Fort Lauderdale

    Table of Contents Introduction Accessibility Reliability Cost Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Like many states in the USA, public transportation in Florida encompasses a complex combination of rail and bus terminuses. The Florida Department of Transportation is mandated to oversee interstate, state, and US highways. On the other hand, the state has an intercity rail that…

  • Managing Emergencies in the Port

    Table of Contents Introduction Exercise description Organization abilities identified first Scenario designing Exercise development Logistics Exercise undertaking Evaluation Why live exercises are preferred to other options Conclusion Introduction There have been enormous increases in emergency cases in most of our ports worldwide. This has called for efforts to come up with the most appropriate and…