Mode of Domestic Transportation in Logistics

Road, rail, marine, and air transport in U.S. logistics have been the main options. Today, newer technologies have expanded each of the categories beyond the usual alternatives. The Department of Transportation approved driverless technology for local delivery. The possibility of 30-minute delivery calls for the use of robots and drones. Some other tech is being patented and might be realized in the future. Other companies are looking at delivery robots. Even low-tech ideas like “cargo bikes” are being used in large cities. 

SLP Assignment


-Beginning with the background readings to provide a foundation, create a bullet list of the pros and cons of domestic road, rail, marine, and air transport in logistics. (Citations are required.)
-The list should be one, single-spaced page in length.
-Using research beyond the lecture and readings, provide two real-world examples of novel modes of delivery being used, tested, or proposed and how they could affect the industry regarding technology, workers, customer service, costs, etc.
-The discussion for each new technology should be three-quarters of a page in length.

Resources should be no more than three years old for this case because the industry is changing rapidly, and the goal is to remain relevant throughout your career.

Module 2 SLP Background Readings
The Future of the Movement of Goods (2019)
The Business Value of Managed Transportation Services (2019)
The Elevated Future of Mobility: What’s Next on the Horizon? (2019)
Are Cities Ready with the Infrastructure Needed for Urban Air Transportation? (2019)
Maritime Administration Awards $6.7 Million in Grants for Marine Highway Projects Throughout the U.S. (2019)
Could Drone Deliveries Help the Environment? Let’s Unpack That (2019)
Hunger Games: Managing Food Logistics Challenges When Demand Spikes (2019)
Trucking & Freight Markets 360° (2019)

Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. The paper should be written in the third person; this means words like “I,” “we,” and “you” are not appropriate. For more information, see Differences Between First and Third Person. The excessive use of quotes or unoriginal content will directly impact performance since it suggests lack of comprehension and indicates that a student may not have mastered the concepts.