In the old days, there was little furniture and household items—only the essentials for living. Acquiring extra items was pointless. When the need arose to move or transport belongings, people used sleds.
Over time, the amount of household items began to increase. When moving to a new place, there was a need to transport more belongings. Therefore, there arose a need for something that could help move large volumes of goods with lower costs, at least wheels. With the advent of wheels, it became possible to transport a greater quantity of various items. However, wheels required a fairly smooth and high-quality surface for movement; otherwise, the cart would not budge. And if the same routes were frequently used for transporting goods, it was necessary to think about the roads as well.
There was an option to create a sled path or use the frozen river in winter, and in summer, freight transportation was possible along the rivers. But what if you needed to organize freight transport, but there was no river, or it was too shallow for navigation? A road with a solid surface was required, one that could withstand heavy traffic year-round. The need for transporting large loads, the invention of the wheel, and the construction of roads for its use are the three components that led to the development of freight transportation.
What is the purpose of freight transportation?
In today’s world, it is impossible to imagine trade without the logistics industry. The advancement of civilization is unattainable without it, as it is the driving force behind progress.
As society advances, the exchange of goods and technologies increases, which is essential for global development.
