Chapter 6, Problem 3SQ

Discuss the cost structure and rates of pipelines and understand how it impacts their rates and services

How can the growth of intermodal transportation affect the product’s supply and demand? Discuss the major points of the article. How do transportation costs affect others? Please be specific. Discuss increases and decreases in supply and demand.

Compare and contrast the relative costs and service advantages and disadvantages of air, motor, water, pipeline, and rail carriers.

Explain the intermodal options available to global transportation managers ?

Railroads no longer dominate the freight transportation market, but they still lead the market in terms of freight ton-miles. What factors contribute to their leadership in this area? Why is their share of the total expenditures for freightmovement so small if they lead in freight ton-miles?

Although better transportation networks help the economy, they can include certain environmental costs. What are the primary environmental costs of transportation and what are the future harmful consequences?

Why did freight rates in ocean container transportation decline over a long time (pre-pandemic)?

Discuss how transportation professionals are deploying technology in their quest to minimize freight theft.

The decline of rail travel started for two main reasons cars and airplanes. Explain this statement, and clarify why would a passenger prefers a certain transportation system over the other.