Road Transport As the mode that links domestic producer and supply chains to each other and the international market, the costs and efficiency of road transport have an impact on the overall cost of most, if not all, traded goods. A number of factors within the domestic road transport market (particularly market structure and competition) affect the costs and efficiency. Other factors can have a direct impact on the ability to move goods to where they need to go. Poor infrastructure increases operating costs, which ultimately drive up the overall cost, and requires longer transit periods. Road network designs can determine whether “shorter” distance routes can be utilized for direct travel. A lack of corridor rights can force goods to be offloaded and loaded onto different trucks at the border. Procedures at border crossings can lead to delays and fuel costs. Worksheet Three provides guidance to identify issues within the road transport sector. Primary sources for the issue identifiers in this area include transportation and road maintenance authorities, trucking companies, logistics providers, trucking depots, borders officials, and customers.