men and material through the surface of the earth ROAD TRANSPORT • It is used for short distance and carrying light valuable goods. It is the oldest and simplest form of transport RAILWAYS It is the cheapest and quickest means of transport for bulky goods over long distance. WATER TRANSPORT It is the oldest and cheapest means of transport. It is much suitable for bulky and cheaper goods INLAND WATER TRANSPORT Includes rivers and canals. River are the gift of nature for the use of mankind. Canals are artificial water ways.