| CRITERIA/FACTORS | DESCRIPTION OF CRITERIA/FACTORS |
| Cost (C1) | |
| Freight rate (C11) | The rate per container transport from point A to B. |
| Cargo Penalty (C12) | The cost to cur by the cancellation of space reservation. |
| Incentives of cargo (C13) | The cost reduction based on cargo quantity. |
| Additional transport cost (C14) | Additional cost to incur when cargo is in transit. |
| Transport Time and Capacity (C2) | |
| Connectivity (C21) | Mode connectivity of transport means |
| Capacity (C22) | Available space of the transport options |
| Transit time (C23) | The time to transport cargo from point A to B. |
| Handling speed (24) | The speed of cargo handling of an incident in transit. |
| Frequency in transport (C25) | Number of transportations per day |
| Reliability & Flexibility (C3) | |
| Seasonal Availability (C31) | Cargo loading space possibility during peak seasons |
| On-time reliability (C32) | Reliable time of delivery cargo at the agreed time. |
| Cargo tracking factor (C33) | Easy tracking of cargo location via the internet or smartphone. |
| Easy Booking (C34) | Flexible and convenient booking of cargo space. |
| Risks of damage and lose (C4) | |
| Cargo Safety and security (C41) | Less risk of damage and loss of cargo |
| Custom Clearance (C42) | Excellent and flexible custom clearance procedure. |
| Pollution (C43) | The degree of pollution of the transport options on the environment and the inhabitants. |
| Cargo transportation regulation (C44) | The degree of cargo-carrying regulation in the transport options based on cargo type. |