Water transport refers to movement of goods and passengers on waterways by using various means like boats, steamers, launches, ships, etc. With the help of these means goods and passengers are carried to different places, both within as well as Read More …
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Ropeway transport
Ropeway refers to a mode of transport, which connects two places on the hills, or across a valley or river. In the hilly areas, trolleys move on wheels connected to a rope and are used for carrying passengers or goods, Read More …
Pipelines transport
In modern times, pipelines are used for various purposes. Water supply to residential and commercial areas is carried on with the help of pipeline. Petroleum and natural gas are also transported from one place to another through pipelines. This is Read More …
Rail transport
Transportation of goods and passengers on rail lines through trains is called rail transport. It occupies an important place in land transport and it to carry goods and passengers over a long distance. Besides long distance, local transport of passengers Read More …
Limitations of Road transport
It has the following limitations: Due to limited carrying capacity road transport is not economical for long distance transportation of goods. Transportation of heavy goods or goods in bulk by road involves high cost. It is affected by adverse weather Read More …
Advantages of Road transport
Road transport has the following advantages. It is a relatively cheaper mode of transport as compared to other modes. Perishable goods can be transported at a faster speed by road carriers over a short distance. It is a flexible mode Read More …
Factors to Consider when Selecting a Mode of Transport
1. Accessibility – This primarily deals with the ease of getting a vehicle. If a mode is not easily accessible then it loses its usefulness because of its unavailability in a certain condition. 2. Cost/fare of ticket or cost of Read More …
Determination of Goods that Exempt Duties and Taxes
In accordance with the Law on Customs, the exemption from customs import duties and taxes are granted for certain goods and to certain qualified importers. The following goods are exempted from customs duties and taxes: 1. Goods imported by foreign Read More …
Various Penalties Levied by Customs for various Offenses
Improper exports – ‘goods attempted to be improperly exported’ are liable to confiscation. In brief, attempting to export goods in violation of law, mis-declaring goods, export under false claim of duty drawback or violating rules regarding movement, storage or loading Read More …
Various Entities and Examination in use when declaring Cargo
Types of Inspection Except for imports exempted from PSI(personal service income), the PSI company shall perform pre-shipment inspection on shipments of goods covered by the Import Declaration Form (IDF) in the country of export prior to export to Kenya to Read More …