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transportation technology

Definition

Transportation technology refers to advancements in methods of moving people or goods from one place to another. This can include improvements in vehicles, infrastructure, logistics systems, and communication technologies.

Analogy

Imagine transportation technology as a supercharged sports car. Just like a fast car can get you from point A to point B quicker and more efficiently than an old clunker, advancements in transportation technology allow goods (like agricultural products) to be transported faster, cheaper, and over longer distances.

Related terms

Infrastructure: The physical structures necessary for transportation such as roads, railways, bridges, ports, and airports.

Containerization: The process of packing goods into standardized containers for efficient transport by various modes (e.g., ships, trucks, trains).

Intermodal transportation: A system that combines different modes of transportation (e.g., truck, train, ship) to optimize the movement of goods.