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Preposition before noun

of transport vs for transport

For transport is common for purpose or intended movement. Of transport usually follows another noun, such as means of transport.

Quick answer

Which phrase is correct?

Use for transport when something is intended to carry goods or people. Use of transport after another noun, especially in phrases like mode of transport or cost of transport.

These boxes are packed for transport.
The train is a common mode of transport.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
for transport

Showing purpose or preparation

Use for transport when something is intended to be moved.

The goods were secured for transport.
2
mode of transport

Naming a transport method

Of transport commonly follows nouns like mode, means, or cost.

Cycling is an inexpensive mode of transport.
3
transport of + goods/people

Naming what is moved

Transport often takes of after the noun itself.

The transport of medical supplies was delayed.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
for transport
The animals were prepared for transport.
Shows intended movement.
of transport
Air travel is a fast means of transport.
Used after another noun.
transport of
The transport of chemicals requires care.
Names what is transported.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using of transport without a preceding noun

This phrase usually needs a noun before it.

✕ of transport is expensive ✓ The cost of transport is expensive

Confusing for transport with transport of

For transport shows purpose; transport of names what moves.

✕ for chemicals ✓ transport of chemicals

Missing an article with singular transport noun phrases

Some uses need a determiner.

✕ Mode of transport is train. ✓ The mode of transport is the train.

Using transport as only a verb

Transport is also a noun in formal English.

✕ the transported of goods ✓ the transport of goods

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The packages are ready ___ transport.
2. A bicycle is a cheap mode ___ transport.
3. The ___ food must be refrigerated.

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Frequently asked questions

Is mode of transport a fixed expression?

Yes. It is widely used for methods of travel.

Can I say for transport in logistics?

Yes. It is common in shipping and storage contexts.

Does transport of sound formal?

Yes. It appears often in technical and official writing.

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