transportation of fruits and vegetables
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Transportation of fruits and vegetables
Presented by Sangita MuchaharyR.no- 514012
Transport
Rail waysRoad ways
Air waysWater ways
Rail TransportAdvantageso Convenient mode of transport for travelling long distances.o Faster than road transport.o Suitable for carrying heavy goods in large quantities over long distances.o Less affected by adverse weathers conditions like rain, floods, fog, etc.
Disadvantages o Expensive for carrying goods and passengers over short distances.o Not available in remote parts of the country.o Not flexible for loading or unloading of goods at any place.o Heavy losses of life as well as goods in case of accident.
Road Transport
Advantageso cheapero Perishable goods can be transported at a faster speed over a short distance.o flexible mode of transport as loading and unloading is possible at any
destination. o door-to-door service.
Disadvantageso Not for long distance transportation of goods.o Transportation of heavy goods or goods in bulk by road involves high cost.o Traffic congestiono Air pollution
Water Transport
Advantageso Relatively economical mode of transport for bulky and heavy goods.o Safe mode of transport with respect to occurrence of accidents.o Naturally made road.o Promotes international trade.
Disadvantageso Time consumingo Adversely affected by weather conditions.o Large investment and their maintenance.
Air Transport:Advantageso Fastest mode of transporto Most convenient mode of transporto Provides vital support to the national security and defence
Disadvantageso More expensive mode of transporto Not suitable for transporting heavy and bulky goodso Affected by adverse weather conditionso Not suitable for short distance travelo Heavy losses of goods, property and life in case of accident
Conditions Affecting Transportation
Condition Factor Examples
Geography Distance, physiography, accessibility
Shipping between India and banhaldesh vs. shipping between India and US
Type of product Packaging, weight, perishable
Shipping coalShipping flowers or wine
Economies of scale Shipment size
A 747 compared to 737 (passengers) ULCC compared to a VLCC (freight)
Trade imbalance Empty travel Trade between China and the United States
Infrastructure Capacity, limitations, operational conditions The Interstate
Mode Capacity, limitations, operational conditions A bus compared to a car
Competition and regulation Tariffs, restrictions, safety, ownership The European Union, NAFTA
Hygiene maintenance
Clean vehicle before loading and after loading
Agriculture and Consumer Protection
Temperature while transporting
1-40C 5-90C >100C
Apple Avocado (Temperate) Avocado (Tropical)
Asparagus Zucchini Pumpkin
Broccoli Egg Plant Tomato
Grapes Cucumber Papaya
Lettuce Peppers Mango
Mushroom Potato Banana
Peach &Plum Sweet Potato
Berry fruits Pineapple
References
• Dr. Clément Vigneault, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Horticultural, Research and Development Centre, 430 Gouin, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, J3B 3E6, Canada. E-mail: [email protected]
• Agriculture and Consumer Protection
