Land freight is a logistics method that relies on trucks or trains to transport goods over land. It is typically used to transport goods within a country or between neighboring countries, and is more flexible than sea and air freight in terms of direct delivery to the final destination.

Advantages of land freight:

• Affordable compared to air freight.
• Flexibility in delivering to locations unavailable at ports or airports.
• Ease of tracking using GPS systems.
• Ability to transport various types of goods, including heavy and hazardous shipments.

Disadvantages of land freight:

• Is affected by road and traffic conditions.
• May be slower than air freight.
• Distance limitations compared to sea or air freight.

Types of Land Freight:

• Heavy trucks: Used to transport goods over long distances, including:
• Box trucks: Protect goods from weather conditions.
• Refrigerated trucks: Transport perishable products such as medicine and food.
• Flatbed trucks: For heavy goods such as industrial equipment.

Rail freight:

• An economical option for heavy and large shipments.
• Less energy consumption than trucks.
• Used to transport raw materials such as coal, minerals, and grains.