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How do transport companies calculate their rates?
Transport companies generally charge based on the weight, dimensions, invoice values, location, vehicle type, mode type and other aspects of the shipment. This allows them to estimate the effort and cost involved in delivering a particular package while ensuring that they make a reasonable profit. For example, bulkier items may incur additional charges due to larger packaging or special handling requirements. Similarly, shipping to remote regions may require extra care which will be reflected in the rate charged by transport companies.
What is the basic classification of transport modes?
Transport modes can be divided into three basic types: land (road, rail, pipelines), water (shipping), and air. Land-based transport networks are the most widely used today, consisting of roads and railways; these are often supplemented by pipelines for carrying natural resources such as oil or gas. Water-based transportation mainly uses shipping to move people and goods across lakes, rivers, and oceans. Air-based transportation offers the fastest way to move from one place to another but is usually expensive due to its fuel costs.
What documents are required for transportation of goods by road in India?
For transportation of goods by road in India, documents required include Invoice for the goods (which generally contains details such as description of the goods, their value, quantity, complete addresses and pin codes), Bill of supply (when transporting goods that are exempted from GST) or Delivery challan and an e-way bill or a copy of the same if invoice value is above Rs 50000.