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International Transport - Coggle Diagram
International Transport
General concept
• International transport is the movement of goods between countries through different means, following national and international regulations.
• Key function: Connecting supply and demand in foreign trade.
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Means of Transportation
Maritime
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• Advantages: Large capacity, competitive costs.
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• Key documents: Bill of lading (B/L), cargo manifest.
Air
• Fast, ideal for high-value and perishable goods.
• Advantages: Less time, greater safety.
• Cons: High cost, weight and volume limitations.
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Terrestrial
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• Pros: Flexibility, door-to-door delivery.
• Cons: Limited to continental distances, susceptible to congestion.
• Documents: Road Waybill (CMR), Railway Waybill (CIM).
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Transportation Costs
• They depend on: means of transport, distance, type of goods, volume/weight, delivery conditions (INCOTERMS).
• Direct relationship with competitiveness in international trade.
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Transport Insurance
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• Types: Maritime, air, land, multimodal insurance.
• Covers loss, damage and delays (as per policy).
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