Other Transport
Pipeline Transport Basics
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Pipelines are a specialised transport mode for moving liquids and gases continuously over long distances. While outside everyday freight, they are a major part of the wider logistics picture for energy commodities.
What pipelines carry
- Crude oil and refined fuels.
- Natural gas.
- Some chemicals and water.
Why pipelines are efficient
For continuous, high-volume flows of liquids and gases, pipelines are extremely efficient and reliable, running constantly with low per-unit cost once built. They free up road, rail and waterway capacity for other cargo.