TRL4861 EXAM ANSWERS JAN-FEB 2023 EXAM TRL4861 EXAM ANSWERS
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,TRL4861 EXAM ANSWERS JAN-FEB 2023 EXAM TRL4861 EXAM ANSWERS
Contents
QUESTION 1 ............................................................................................................ 3
QUESTION 2 ............................................................................................................ 7
QUESTION 3 .......................................................................................................... 12
QUESTION 4 .......................................................................................................... 17
Bibliography .......................................................................................................... 22
, TRL4861 EXAM ANSWERS JAN-FEB 2023 EXAM TRL4861 EXAM ANSWERS
QUESTION 1
Once you have completed your degree in transport economics you may want to
start an import/export company in South Africa. Critically reflect on the history
of transport in South Africa and evaluate how globalisation has impacted
transport demand in the country. In your answer,
Introduction
Transport in South Africa has undergone considerable evolution, influenced by the
nation’s geographical and economic attributes, along with colonial and post-colonial
changes (Beuthe, 2021). In the colonial era, South Africa's transport infrastructure was
primarily constructed to suit the economic interests of the colonial powers, especially
in mining and agriculture. The advancement of railroads in the 19th century, followed
by the construction of the road network, was essential for the transportation of
products, particularly raw materials, from the interior to ports like Cape Town, Durban,
and Port Elizabeth. Post-apartheid South Africa witnessed the establishment of a more
inclusive transport system, designed to rectify the segregated, racially discriminatory
transport systems of the past. This era also signified an enhancement in road network
extension, port modernisation, and the implementation of laws designed to promote
economic growth via the establishment of efficient transport systems. Globalisation
has significantly impacted the transport sector in South Africa, both directly and
indirectly (Chakwizira, 2022). The growing interconnection of the global economy has
resulted in alterations in trade patterns, supply networks, and human mobility. The
aforementioned effects have substantially influenced transport demand, as elaborated
below:0717513144
a) refer to the direct and indirect impacts that globalisation has had on
transport demand in South Africa
Direct Impacts:
Increase in Trade and Freight Traffic: As South Africa’s trade relations expanded
globally, especially with emerging economies and traditional trading partners, there
was an increase in the movement of goods. South Africa’s strategic position as a
gateway to Africa and its role in global supply chains led to a surge in imports and
DISCLAIMER
THE DOCUMENT CONTAINS EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH THE APPLICATION OF THE CASE
STUDY FOR TRL4861 2022 JAN/FEB EXAMINATION. THIS
DOCUMENT IS IDEAL FOR EXAMINATION PREPARATION.
,TRL4861 EXAM ANSWERS JAN-FEB 2023 EXAM TRL4861 EXAM ANSWERS
Contents
QUESTION 1 ............................................................................................................ 3
QUESTION 2 ............................................................................................................ 7
QUESTION 3 .......................................................................................................... 12
QUESTION 4 .......................................................................................................... 17
Bibliography .......................................................................................................... 22
, TRL4861 EXAM ANSWERS JAN-FEB 2023 EXAM TRL4861 EXAM ANSWERS
QUESTION 1
Once you have completed your degree in transport economics you may want to
start an import/export company in South Africa. Critically reflect on the history
of transport in South Africa and evaluate how globalisation has impacted
transport demand in the country. In your answer,
Introduction
Transport in South Africa has undergone considerable evolution, influenced by the
nation’s geographical and economic attributes, along with colonial and post-colonial
changes (Beuthe, 2021). In the colonial era, South Africa's transport infrastructure was
primarily constructed to suit the economic interests of the colonial powers, especially
in mining and agriculture. The advancement of railroads in the 19th century, followed
by the construction of the road network, was essential for the transportation of
products, particularly raw materials, from the interior to ports like Cape Town, Durban,
and Port Elizabeth. Post-apartheid South Africa witnessed the establishment of a more
inclusive transport system, designed to rectify the segregated, racially discriminatory
transport systems of the past. This era also signified an enhancement in road network
extension, port modernisation, and the implementation of laws designed to promote
economic growth via the establishment of efficient transport systems. Globalisation
has significantly impacted the transport sector in South Africa, both directly and
indirectly (Chakwizira, 2022). The growing interconnection of the global economy has
resulted in alterations in trade patterns, supply networks, and human mobility. The
aforementioned effects have substantially influenced transport demand, as elaborated
below:0717513144
a) refer to the direct and indirect impacts that globalisation has had on
transport demand in South Africa
Direct Impacts:
Increase in Trade and Freight Traffic: As South Africa’s trade relations expanded
globally, especially with emerging economies and traditional trading partners, there
was an increase in the movement of goods. South Africa’s strategic position as a
gateway to Africa and its role in global supply chains led to a surge in imports and
