Almost all human activity and commercial enterprise involves the movement of people and freight. The total management of the supply chain, from initial manufacturers of goods or producers of food and fibre, through to the points of final sale, consumption and waste disposal, requires good managers to ensure that the logistics involved do work efficiently and value is added along the way. Transport is made up of the structure and systems that govern the way all modes of transport operate.
Coordination is vital.
Investment in physical and human capital is essential. Planning ahead is needed to help avoid, remedy or mitigate any harmful environmental effects of transport whilst reaping the benefits that mobility affords. Governments set policy parameters for the safe conduct of all modes of transport. They also enter into international accords and protocols that control the conduct of international maritime and aviation transport and land transport where there are land borders. These are excellent.