Different modes of transport (road, rail, air, and ocean) are often assessed by quality criteria such as: a. lCapacity related to costs (what is the price of shipping one kilogram of goods over a distance of 1 kilometer] 13. Speed {how fast is the doortodoor shipping) c. Network huilding..-"connectivity [how well can you reach shippersfsources and customers..-"sinks of your shipment) d. Predictability (how well can you determine the arrival dater'tinre of your shipment] e. Frequency of service {how often is it possible to ship in a week) f. Safety [how likely is to receive goods in a proper condition) g. Seasonal weather dependency (how dependent is the mode of transport to weather issues]