ROAD TRANSPORT AS A COMPONENT OF AGRICULTURAL CARGO TRANSPORTATION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52269/22266070_2023_3_77Keywords:
agricultural products, agriculture, cargo transportation, grain, road transportAbstract
The article reviews a vital role played by road transport in meeting the cargo transportation needs of the agricultural sector. It discusses and outlines the distinctive aspects of using road transport to address directly the industry's specific challenges. The role of road transport is to ensure the uninterrupted supply of goods directly from the supplier to the consumer. The article also discusses problematic areas in the field of road freight transport, the criteria for transported goods. The article delves into the specifics of transporting grain crops. It also highlights the use of mobile applications, facilitating enhanced communication among agricultural producers, suppliers, and consumers. This contributes to the enhancement of agricultural logistics, reducing the costs and increasing productivity of agricultural output. In light of the foregoing, the research findings can be described as a reflection of the crucial role of road transportation in agriculture. It became evident that, in order to establish and develop a high-quality modern transportation and logistics system, it is vital to monitor and enhance the efficiency of existing transportation networks and improve the management of road transport utilization, which serves as a pivotal component in agricultural freight operations.