Advantage and dis advantage air transport and water transport
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Advantages and disadvantages of air transport
Following are the advantages of air transport
High Speed
It is the fastest mode of transport and therefore suitable for carriage of goods over a long distance. It require less time.
Quick Service
Air transport provides comfortable, efficient and quick transport services. It is regarded as best mode of transport for transporting perishable goods.
No Infrastructure Investment
Air transport does not give emphasis on construction of tracks like railways. As no capital investment in surface track is needed, it is a less costly mode of transport.
Easy Access
Air transport is regarded as the only means of transport in those areas which are not easily accessible to other modes of transport. It is therefore accessible to all areas regardless the obstruction of land.
No Physical Barrier
Air transport is free from physical barriers because it follows the shortest and direct routes where seas, mountains and forests do not obstruct.
Natural Route
Aircrafts travels to any place without any natural obstacles or barriers because the custom formalities are compiled very quickly. It avoids delay in obtaining clearance.
National defence
It plays a significant role in the national defense of the country because modern wars are conducted with the help of aero planes. Airways has a upper hand a destroying the enemy in a short period.
Disadvantage of air transport
Inspite of many advantages, air transport has some disadvantage also.
Risky
Air transport is the most risky form of transport because a minor accident may put a substantial loss to the goods, passengers and the crew. The chances of accidents are greater in comparison to other modes of transport.
Very Costly
Air transport is considered costlier as compare to other mode of transport. The operating cost of aero-planes are higher and it involves a great deal of expenditure on the construction of aerodromes and aircraft. Because of this reason the fare of air transport are high that common people can’t afford it.
Small Carrying Capacity
The aircrafts have small carrying capacity and therefore these are not suitable for carrying bulky and cheaper goods. The load capacity cannot be increased as it is found in case of rails.
Unreliable
Air transport is unreliable as it depends of the weather forecast. Normally if the weather is not certain the flight may got delayed.
Huge Investment
Air transport requires huge investment for construction and maintenance of aerodromes. It also requires trained, experienced and skilled personnel which involves a substantial investment.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Water Transport are as follows:
Advantages:
1. Less Maintenance Cost:
Maintenance cost in rail and road transport is quite high but maintenance cost of water transport is quite less.
2. Cheap:
The transport channel is quite cheap as compared rail and road Transport.
3. Useful for Bulky Goods:
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Heavy and bulky goods can be transported easily at little cost through water transport.
4. Useful During Natural Calamities:
During natural calamities like flood and rains, when rail and road transport is disrupted, relief operations can be operated through water transport.
5. Helpful in Defence:
Development of shipping is essential for the defence of the country also. It is also called second line of defence.
6. Important for Foreign Trade:
Water transport plays important role in foreign trade. India’s foreign trade is mainly dependent on water transport.
Disadvantages of Water Transport:
The following are the disadvantages of water transport:
1. Slow Speed:
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It is a slow means of transport. Failure of monsoon results into fall in the water level of rivers making navigation difficult.
2. More Risky:
Water transport is more risky as compared to other means because there is always danger of sinking ships or boats.