Question

Why is international trade largely dependent on water transport?
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Answer 1

River transport played a very important role prior to the development of modern means of land transports. However, even with the development of railways and Airways it has many advantages as below:
1. Less maintenance cost and cheaper rent.
2. Heavy and bulky goods can be transported easily at little cost through water transport.
3. Useful During Natural Calamities
4. Helpful in defence and trade.