Roadbased
Roadbased is a term used in logistics and transportation planning to denote systems, networks, or strategies that rely primarily on road transport to move goods and passengers. In practice, roadbased operations emphasize the use of trucks, vans, and buses over rail, air, or maritime modes, and focus on networks comprising highways, arterials, and local streets. The term appears in both academic literature and industry practice to contrast road-first approaches with intermodal or rail-first strategies.
Applications of roadbased approaches are common in last-mile delivery, regional distribution, and urban freight management. Roadbased
Technology plays a central role in roadbased operations. Key elements include telematics and GPS for vehicle
Advantages and limitations. Roadbased logistics offer high flexibility, lower initial capital costs, and easier scalability compared
See also: Freight transport, Logistics, Last-mile delivery, Intermodal transport.