The majority of Canadian freight anticipated to be carried over rail lines to Portland was heavy and bulky in comparison to its value, and must be transported cheaply in large quantities to maintain profitability for producers and transporters.

The pipeline allowed "white oil" products, such as petrol and diesel, to be transported cheaply and efficiently across the country.

A major factor in the development of Highland was the railroad, which allowed lumber to be transported cheaply, and allowed pickles from the township's early factories to be exported easily.

Its proximity to the Thames meant that bodies could be cheaply transported to the terminus by water from much of London, and the area was easily accessed from both north and south of the river by road.

The situation changed dramatically during and after the Industrial Revolution; the construction of the Bridgewater Canal and other canals in the area, enabled coal to be cheaply transported to Manchester and the River Mersey for shipment.

The strong yen would give added incentive for competitors to circumvent Japanese patents by importing cheaply transported products that have been inexpensively produced under the aegis of a patent in another country.

At last the ores could be cheaply transported to refineries on either coast.