What are the types of transportation markets?

Common classification methods of logistics transportation market;

(1) Classification by transportation object

According to the transportation object, the logistics transportation market can be divided into two types, namely, the basic logistics transportation market and the logistics transportation related market.

1. Basic market

The basic market of logistics transportation, also known as the traditional market of logistics transportation, is the main market of logistics transportation. The basic logistics transportation market can be further divided into general logistics transportation market and special logistics transportation market according to transportation conditions. General logistics transportation market can be divided into dry goods transportation market, bulk cargo transportation market, grocery transportation market and container transportation market. Bulk cargo transportation market can be subdivided into coal transportation market, grain transportation market, steel transportation market and oil transportation market. The special logistics transportation market can be divided into big-ticket transportation market, dangerous goods transportation market, refrigerated transportation market and moving transportation market.

2. Related markets

Logistics transportation related market refers to the auxiliary market related to logistics transportation, which can be divided into logistics transportation equipment rental market, logistics transportation equipment maintenance market and logistics transportation equipment disassembly market.

(2) according to the relationship between supply and demand.

According to the relationship between supply and demand, logistics transportation market can be divided into three types, namely, seller's market, buyer's market and balanced market.

1. Seller's market

When the demand exceeds the supply, the shipper's demand for logistics and transportation is often not met. At this time, the logistics transportation market is a seller's market, and the transportation price is usually higher than its value.

2. Buyer's market

When the supply exceeds the demand, a lot of transportation capacity is idle and can't be fully utilized. At this time, the logistics transportation market is a buyer's market, and the transportation price is usually lower than its value.

The business environment of the buyer's market and the seller's market is different, and the logistics and transportation enterprises adopt different business strategies and management methods.

3. Balance the market

Equilibrium market means that the supply and demand of logistics and transportation markets are basically equal.

(3) According to the elasticity of transportation demand.

According to the elasticity of transportation demand, logistics transportation market can be divided into two different market types: elastic and inelastic.

1. Flexible logistics and transportation market

In the flexible logistics transportation market, the change of freight rate has a great influence on the transportation volume, and freight rate has become a powerful tool to adjust the balance of the transportation market.

2. Inelastic logistics and transportation market

In the inflexible logistics transportation market, logistics transportation enterprises are insensitive to freight rates, and the impact of freight rate changes on transportation volume is not as good as that of flexible logistics transportation market. At this point, the freight rate has certain rigidity.

(4) Classification by mode of transportation

According to the mode of transportation, the logistics transportation market can be divided into five different types, namely, railway logistics transportation market, waterway logistics transportation market, highway logistics transportation market, aviation logistics transportation market and pipeline logistics transportation market.

In addition to the above classification methods, the logistics transportation market can also be divided into short-distance, midway and long-distance markets according to the transportation distance. According to the time requirement, it can be divided into regular logistics transportation market, irregular logistics transportation market, fast logistics transportation market and so on. In addition, the above classification can also cross to get more complex logistics transportation market categories, such as long-distance passenger transport market, short-distance passenger transport market, long-distance passenger transport market by water, short-distance passenger transport market by water, long-distance passenger transport market by road, regular ship market, tramp ship market and so on.