- It has made local and international trade more efficient. Trade in perishable goods such as flowers and vegetables have been expanded thanks to air transport.
- Population migration and settlement all over the world has been encouraged using the means of transport.
- It has facilitated the quick transfer of technology and ideas as people interact
- It has made industries more efficient. Raw materials, industrial workers, and manufactured goods are transported to their destinations cheaply and quickly.
- It has promoted tourist industry which is a major foreign exchange earner in many countries. Accessibility to tourist attraction sites has greatly improved.
- It has generated employment opportunities to many as road constructers, drivers, pilots and mechanics.
- It contributes additional revenue to the government. Countries charge toll fee, license fee and fuel levy.
- Air transport enhances space exploration.
- Has contributed to the growth of the service sector like banking and insurance.
- Transport has promoted humanitarian assistance particularly in disaster situations, e.g distribution of relief food, medical services and evacuations during catastrophes and wars.
- It has led to growth of schools and hospitals and social amenities. In Kenya most schools and hospitals are located along transport routes.
- It has led to agricultural development. Farmers have been able to increase food production since they can transport farm produce and inputs more efficiently and effectively.
- It has stimulated the growth of urban centres. Towns such as London, Nairobi and Harare started off due to their location along transport roués. The towns have also grown due to their transport function.
- Transport has enhanced political control in countries. National security has been enhanced due to accessibility of many areas of a nation.
- Transport facilitated colonization of Africa and Asian countries. Railway systems helped them to conquer and suppress local resistances to facilitate easy administration
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