Road transport can be the most flexible option for your business, especially when you find yourself in a remote African Environment. Sometimes there will be good access to your site other times, we will need specialized equipment to get the cargo to the destination. Below are some advantages to road and rail transport
Advantages of road transport for international trade
Some advantages of moving goods by road or rail include:
- relatively low cost
- extensive road networks
- you can schedule transport to suit you and you can track the location of goods
- consignments can be secure and private
Disadvantages of road transport
There are risks and disadvantages when transporting your goods by road, including:
- long distances overland can take more time
- there can be traffic delays and breakdowns
- there is the risk of goods being damaged, especially over long distances
- toll charges are high in some countries
- some countries have different road and traffic regulations
- Security risk
