When organizations move goods from source to place of use, they enjoy the utilities of place and time. According to Branch (2009) companies can choose one or combine several modes of transportation to effectively move materials or products for scheduled production and smooth operation. Good transportation facilitates supply chain efficiency by delivering goods to the end customer safely and economically. Inbound transportation should plan expected delivery times to best manage delivery times. Baker (2010) states that organizations should have visibility of shipments when managing inbound transportation. Furthermore, they should balance the trade-off between import costs and savings realized at destination. This means careful attention to landing costs, customs clearance, shipment delivery times and inventory holding costs. Supply chain performance is influenced by transportation costs and the speed and consistency of product delivery. To achieve competitive performance, organizations must move materials in the right order, in the right quantity, in the right quality and at the right time (Bowersox,