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Introduction: The importance of transport

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:15:13+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes, Transport|

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Transport refers to the movement of people and goods from […]

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Bill of lading

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:36:50+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes, Transport|

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Bill of lading

Is required whenever goods are transported by sea.
An agreement entered into by the shipping company and the exporter.
Is evidence (acknowledgement) of receipt fr […]

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Factors which affect the mode of transport

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:16:31+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes, Transport|

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Factors which determine the mode of transport to carry goods

The nature of the goods:
For example perishable goods such as bread and meat needs fast transport e.g. […]

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Functions of a Seaport authority

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:38:12+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes, Transport|

A ship docked at Rhizhao seaport. Image credit MediaWiki ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Transport: Functions of a Seaport authority

Functions of a Sea-Port Authority

Ensure that seaports are accessible from the inland by both road and rail.
Ensures efficient handling of both imports […]

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Transport Modes: Road Transport

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:17:18+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes, Transport|

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Road transport

Advantages

Is fast over short distances.
Is cheap over short distances.
It is direct and offers door to door delivery services
there is a wide network of roads already available meaning
even remote […]

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Advantages and Disadvantages of a trader owning their fleet of vehicles

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:18:11+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes, Transport|

A fleet of bakery trucks owned by Innscor Africa. Image credit innscorafrica.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Transport: Advantages and Disadvantages of a trader owning their fleet of vehicles

Advantages to a trader of operating own fleet of vehicles.

Goods […]

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Modes of transport: Air transport

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:18:54+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes, Transport|

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Air transport.

Advantages

Is fast over long distances.
It is a relatively safe mode of transporting goods i.e.:
There are less riks of theft of and damage of goods during transportation.
The insurance costs […]

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Modes of transport: Air Transport: Air Waybill

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:19:58+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes, Transport|

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Air way Bill

Importance:
Is a document used when goods are transported by air.
It is a contract of carriage or an agreement to carry goods.
A receipt for goods aboard a given aeroplane.
It accompanies these goods.
It contains the following […]

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Functions of an airport authority (CAAZ)

By garikaib|2025-02-12T09:20:43+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes, Transport|

Harare International Airport at night. Image credit halbeegnews.net ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Transport: Functions of an airport authority (CAAZ)