Microsoft Word marketing doc

3. Water 
Transport 
Water transport is an ancient mode of transport and cheaper than other 
modes of transport. History tells us that ancient India, Greece and Rome used 
ships for carrying out transport with other countries. Even today, the water 
transport is the cheapest form of transport for heavy goods and bulky cargoes 
not requiring quick delivery. Water transport can be classified as Inland Water 
Transport and Shipping. Inland water transport includes natural modes such as 
navigable rivers and artificial modes such as canals. Shipping is used as the 
means for transporting heavy goods from one place to another through sea 
coasts. Sea transport can be divided into two categories viz., Coastal Shipping 
and Overseas Shipping. Coastal shipping refers to transportation between ports 
of the same country, whereas Overseas Shipping refers to transport between 
ports of different nations. 
Advantages of Water Transport 
Following are the advantages of Water Transport 
1)
 
Economical 
For bulky and heavy goods, water transport is very cheap. In 
water ways huge capital not required as rivers, Oceans which are 
provided by nature are being used. 
2)
 
Carrying Capacity 
The carrying capacity of vessels is large in, water transport. But in 
Road transport or Rail transport, the carrying capacities of the vehicles is 
very less with the result that large quantities cannot be transported. 
3)
 
Operating Costs 
The operational and maintenance costs are very less in water 
transport as compared road and rail transport. Hence, it is cheaper to 
send bulky goods not requiring quick delivery by water transport. 

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