Transport and communication have evolved over the last decade, and it has really shaped the way we communicate, move about, and transport commodities from one point to the next. Transport and communication have grown to be one of the most core factors in daily aspects of people’s lives(Dominic Stead, 2007). With the growth, it has brought so many positive contributions towards the transportation of goods and services, and some include
The transportation of people and goods has been made easier through improved road networks and air flights from one country to another. This has made things move faster and rapidly through different borders of countries.
The use of tracking devices of cargo and freight has helped owners of goods track their vehicles and goods, thereby increasing trust and accountability.
Transport and communication have brought three main necessities: efficiency, ease, and safety. safety of goods has been increased through the installation of CCTV cameras in places of work and warehouses. Efficiency has been improved through increased use of screening of goods and services to enable transparency of services.
Through the use of mobile phones. Communication from one place to the other is no longer cumbersome, like previously where people had to use mail. with a touch of a button, one can get instant feedback
Dominic Stead. (2007, February 23). Impact of information and communications technology on transport. Taylor & Francis. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0144164042000206060?journalCode=ttrv20