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Solutions to the limitations of water transportation​

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Limitation of Water Transport: -Water transport has the following limitations.

1. The depth and navigability of rivers and canals vary and thus, affect operations of different transport vessels.

2. It is a slow moving mode of transport and therefore not suitable for transport of perishable goods.

3. It is adversely affected by weather conditions.

4. Sea transport requires large investment on ship and their maintenance.

5. It has high maintenance costs for ship and takers as it requires constant repairs and painting of ships.