Tammy works in transportation for a company that manufactures tractors and other farm equipment in China for the U.S. market. Cost is her primary concern in getting products to farm states in the U.S. Midwest. Which mode(s) of transportation would you suggest?
A) Water then truck.
B) Air then rail.
C) Air then truck.
D) Air only.
E) Water then rail.

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Water transportation is the most cost-effective way for bulk freight shipping over long distances. Since Tammy's company is transporting tractors and other farm equipment, which are heavy and require large amounts of space, water transportation makes sense. Once the products reach a port city in the U.S., they can be transported via truck to their final destination in the Midwest. This combination of water and truck transportation would provide a cost-effective solution for Tammy's company.

Tammy Works in Transportation for a Company That Manufactures Tractors