Transport systems

Question 1

Overview

Answer 1

Products and commodities can be shipped more quickly and in larger quantities as a result of integrating the following technologies which have contributed to easing international trade

Innovations in transport have made it easier to ​transport goods faster ​and in ​larger quantities​. High speed rail, and faster and bigger planes and boats have allowed the world to become more connected and ​globalised​ through these connections.

Question 2

Technologies

Answer 2

Increased size of aircraft; integrated air traffic networks

Growth of low cost airlines and air freight companies

Use of standardised containers by sea, rail, road and air

Handling and distribution efficiencies

High speed rail networks

Question 3

Dry ports

Answer 3

In larger countries, where distances to sea terminals are long, especially in economies with less developed infrastructure, exporters use dry parts

Located inland and near to their business, save the exporter time and transport costs as all shipment arrangements are completed b4 sending to seaport

Provide local ‘hubs’ providing global connectivity. Pakistan has 6 inland ports where goods are deposited b4 sent to Karachi for export at port

Question 4

Containerisation

Answer 4

Containerisation has also changed how ​freight ​(products transported in bulk) can be transported internationally. Containerisation is the process of using large ​shipping containers ​to transport goods.

Since the production of the large metal containers in the 50s, huge amounts of products have been loaded onto trains, planes and boats and transported. Containerisation makes global transportation ​cheaper ​as less trips are needed to transport the same amount of product.

Question 5

High speed railway

Answer 5

an example of new transport technology that has increased global flows of labour. High speed rail. provides important transport between neighbouring countries. It links rural and urban areas in China, and has accelerated rural-urban migration here. High speed rail has also developed in Europe since the 80’s, and now many neighbouring countries are accessible through cross-border trains. This has allowed for flows of people internationally, as it is cheaper and faster to move to a desired country.