Application Question
Medium difficulty • Concept in a practical situation
Question 1
Applied ConceptA manufacturer in Rajasthan wants to export processed agricultural goods to Europe. With reference to the modes of transport available, suggest the most suitable combination of transport modes and justify your answer.
- The manufacturer should use road transport (State or National Highways) to move goods from the production site to the nearest major port such as Deendayal Port (Kandla) in Gujarat, which serves the hinterland of Rajasthan efficiently.
- From the port, sea transport is the most appropriate mode for international export to Europe, as 95% of India's trade volume is moved by sea and it is the most cost-effective mode for bulk export of agricultural goods over long distances.
- This road-to-port combination is economically efficient, leverages existing infrastructure and avoids the higher cost of air freight, making it the ideal integrated transport solution for non-perishable agricultural exports from an inland state like Rajasthan.