Question

What is the disadvantage of water transport??

Answer 1

Water Transport: Kinds, Advantages and Disadvantages of Water Transport. ... Water transport is the cheapest and the oldest mode oftransport. It operates on a natural track and hence does not require huge capital investment in the construction and maintenance of its track except in case of canals.

Answer 2

Answer:

Disadvantages of Water Transportation

• Sluggish and Time-Consuming. Water transport is a highly inefficient kind of transport.

• Reliability. Although air and land transit are delayed by weather conditions, they nevertheless outperform water transport in terms of on-time arrival.

• Port Accessibility.

• Journey Frequency.

• Not Appropriate For Perishable Goods.