Despite the earths networks of air routes, railways and roads, why are rivers used for transport?

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Despite the earths networks of air routes, railways and roads, why are rivers used for transport?

n top 5 general cargo ports in the world?

2007-06-12 22:20:16 · 3 answers · asked by ika liana 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography

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Rivers/canals are popular distribution routes in various countries because of the volume and mass of material that can be moved economically on rivers or canals.

Top five general cargo ports in the world are Singapore, Shanghai, Rotterdam, Ningbo, and Hong Kong.

2007-06-13 04:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by ekil422 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

They are the oldest modes of transport.

2007-06-16 01:19:14 · answer #2 · answered by orange_slice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because they're pretty much free. Also, they'll support a bunch more tonnage.

Doug

2007-06-13 05:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋