Author: KNEC notes and Past Papers

Full-container load They are used by one exporter/importer. Less container load They are loaded with goods of different exporters/importers put together since the goods for each exporter may not be enough to fill the container. Mainly used in ship transport. Read More …

A container is any unit used for transporting goods. It involves putting cargo in metal containers which are easily transferred between two transportation modes. They can also be easily lifted since they have hooks. It’s part of unitization and consolidation Read More …

It comprises underground transportation of liquid and gaseous cargo in pipes. The revolution of pipeline has made it very convenient and easy to transport oil, water and milk in some countries at minimum costs. Advantages of Pipeline Transport It is Read More …

It comprises air bound means of transportation like aero plane and helicopters means of transport and therefore its suitable for urgently required light, perishable or highly valuable cargo. Air freight is commonly used in exportation business and plays significant part Read More …

It is one of the oldest modes of transport and its popularity was fueled by the industrial revolution. The first trains were steam powered which were later replaced by diesel powered and more recently electric trains were introduced. Rail transport Read More …

Road Transport It incorporates transport using road bound means like Lorries, trucks, vans, tankers etc. It is suitable for transporting durable, bulk products, door to door deliveries especially where the distances covered are not long. Categories of road transport include: Read More …

MODE – this refers to the way through which goods and services, people move from one place to another e.g. land, air, and water. UNITS OF CARRIAGE – anything by which goods and services are transported e.g. vehicles, aero planes Read More …

Facilitates movement of goods, people, and services from one place to another. It creates employment e.g. drivers, conductors, pilots, middlemen etc. It minimizes wastage of resources where they are produced in large quantities e.g. maize plantations. Bridges the gap between Read More …

Sometimes it may not be advisable to include every stock item in the vocabulary. These items are described as NIVs (Not in the vocabulary). The NIVs include: Machine spares rarely required: these items should be kept out of the stores Read More …

Sometimes it may not be advisable to include every stock item in the vocabulary. These items are described as NIVs (Not in the vocabulary). The NIVs include: Machine spares rarely required: these items should be kept out of the stores Read More …