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1. Limited Area:
Area of water transport is restricted. Rivers and oceans are free gifts of nature. Accordingly the operational area remains fixed. Unlike railways and roads, man cannot construct waterways.
2. Slow Speed:
It is a slow means of transport. Failure of monsoon results into fall in the water-level of rivers making navigation difficult.
3. Less Safety:
As against other means of transport, it is less safe. Danger of sinking of boats and ships always looms large.
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More chances of attack on boat sailing through
Only can be used when sufficient water is available.
In deep sea if boat gets in to storm, it becomes difficult to rescue.
In waterfalls having much drafts ,water transportation does not works.
Special maintenance for water tightness of boat is required.
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∙ 12y agoAdvantages
Capable of transporting large volume of merchandise goods.
Suitable for products with long lead time.
Disadvantages
Very slow and time consuming
Difficult to monitor exact location of goods in transit
Customs and excise restrictions
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