Question

How can inland waterways facilitate economic prosperity of a region?

Answer 1

Inland waterways facilitate economic prosperity of a region: 1.Waterways found in the inner parts of the country in the form of rivers, canals, lakes are known as inland waterways. 2. They are the cheapest means of transport within a country and are helpful in carrying heavy and bulky goods.

Answer 2

The inland waterways are terminals which are found inland and are situated near the sea. They are used for the transshipment of sea cargo,  facilities for storage and merging of goods for connecting through the road or rail cargo carriers and also for services of customs clearance.

Explanation:

• The inland waterways are well connected to the seaport through road and rail.

• These are connected directly to the sea port and the dry ports which work with inland inter-modal terminals work in the same manner as is done in the sea ports

• The inland waterways are also called as an inland port or multi-modal logistics center which help to reduce the congestion  of space and storage at the seaport itself.

• There are various facilities of cargo handling, warehouses, container yards, and railway sidings and a number of other services in regards to import and export clearances.

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