Create a proposal for the most appropriate transportation approach for the following cargos between the locations listed below. Consider cost, delivery and environmental impact, as well as any special considerations for the type of cargo or locations involved. Identify the documents needed for each shipment, including any special licenses or government permissions.
For each shipment, propose the best shipping method, along with your rationale. Also note other feasible choices and why they were not selected. Your proposed method should include distance traveled, delivery time and a cost estimate.
Cargo Source Destination Weight Value Notes
Soybeans Chicago, IL Shanghai, China 400,000 lbs $60,000
Video Games Albany, NY Tripoli, Libya 200 lbs $120,000
Artillery Shells San Diego, CA Tel Aviv, Israel 250,000 lbs $1,375,000
Iron Ore Deluth, MN Windsor, Canada 500 tons $37,000
Avacados Mexico City, Mexico Cleveland, OH 50,000 lbs $40,000 Ship in August
Auto Parts Toronto, Canada St. Louis, MO 280,000 lbs $890,000 ~30% China content
Frozen Beef Sidney, Australia Chicago, IL 100,000 $200,000
Coal Ft. Collins, CO Atlanta, GA 1,900 tons $60,000
