Question

The traffic manager for WLG, Inc is evaluating transportation modes for shipment of the company's products. WLG's components division produces electronic assemblies according to buyer's specifications. The typical product is high-value--in the range of $30,000 to $50,000, small--less than 8 inches square, very fragile, insurance costs are $1750 per day for each item, and the shipment distance is 2,500 miles. Which mode of transportation would be most appropriate?​

Answer 1

The answer is: Air freight transportation

Step-by-step explanation:

WLG's products are small, fragile and high-value. They have to be shipped far away (2,500 miles) and insurance costs are very expensive and they are charged on a daily basis. So WLG needs a safe, fast, reliable and agile method of transportation, that is why air freight is its best possible choice.

The advantages of air freight transportation are:

• Fastest shipping method
• Highly reliable arrival and departure times
• High level of security
• Less need for warehousing and lower stock
• Less packaging
• You can send your cargo almost anywhere
• Low insurance premiums
• You are able to follow the status of your cargo