Flexibility is poor
Pipeline transport as other modes of transport (such as motor transport) flexible, in addition to the carriage of goods is relatively simple, it can not be easily extended pipeline. To achieve "door-to-door" transport services, the average user, the pipeline transportation is often associated with rail transport or motor transport, water transport with the completion of the whole delivery.
Special-type strong
The object of transport is restricted, the carriage of goods is relatively simple. Only suitable for transporting such as oil, natural gas, chemicals, coal slurry and other gas and liquid cargo.
Franchise strong
Pipeline transportation is a special transport, its production and distribution mixed, not provided to other shippers use.
Fixed investment
In order to carry on the continuous transmission, also needs to establish in each intermediate station the storehouse and the pressure station, promotes the pipeline transportation unimpeded.
