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  Boost to trade . After completion in 1858, it has enabled the two countries to have accessibility to raw materials like iron ore from Mesabi range west of lake Superior, wheat and timber from the Canadian Prairies It has led to industrial development in the area. The production of HEP in the dams along the seaway has stimulated the development of industries like grain milling, saw milling, paper and steel industries. Improved navigation. It provides cheap means of transport along the 3800km stretch of seaway for both exports and imports thus encouraging internal and external trade HEP production. The dams constructed along the route (like Iroquois, Beauhrnois, Moses Saunders, Niagara and Sault St. Marie) provide hydroelectric power for both domestic and industrial use Development of towns. It has led to the growth of ports and towns like Montreal, Ottawa, Port Authur, Duluth, Prescott and Kingston along the route. These have become focal points for various economic activitie...

  There is construction of embankments along River Rhine to control floods . Dredging to control siltation. There is use of traffic police to control congestion. Containerization to control congestion. Construction of other transport routes such as roads and railways to reduce traffic on the Rhine waterway. Construction of canals to avoid waterfalls along the waterway. Use of radar system to detect other vessels on the waterway when there is smoke. RELATED POSTS COMPARISON BETWEEN FISHING IN KENYA AND JAPAN THE CONCEPT OF ENVIRONMENT, COMPONENTS OF ENVIRONMENT AND THE PROBLEM FACING ENVIRONMENT Five (5) Advantages of questionnaire as data collection tool in research 5 DISADVANTAGES OF ROAD TRANSPORT 10 FACTORS THAT AFFECT OCEAN SALINITY CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF OCEAN BREEZE AND SEA BREEZE PLATE TECTONICS THEORY EXPLAINED 9 CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMERCIAL LIVESTOCK FARMING Characteristics of tropical northern climate 12 FACTORS THAT FAVOURED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ASWAN HIGH DAM PR...

what is water transport? Water transport is the cheapest and the oldest mode of transport. water transport is the movement of people and goods by boats, ships, barge or sailboat across ocean, sea, lake, canal or river or through other modes of water transportation types of water transport Inland waterways Inland waterways comprise waterways within the continents or countries such as lakes, canals, and rivers. Inland waterways are sometimes known as internal water transport. Inland waterways can be artificial or natural depending on whether they are man-made or not. For example, rivers like the Congo River in Central Africa can be referred to as natural waterways since they are not made or modified by humans. On the other hand canals such as the Suez Canal and st Lawrence canal in North America are referred to as artificial waterways because they have been constructed by humans. Ocean waterways Ocean waterways or open water transport refers to transportation that is carried out in the o...

  Water transport is the cheapest and the oldest mode of transport. 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. The cost of operation of water transport is also very less. It has the largest carrying capacity and is most suitable for carrying bulky goods over long distances. It has played a very significant role in bringing different parts of the world closer and is indispensable to foreign trade. The following are Disadvantages of water transport: Seasonal Character : Rivers and canals cannot be operated for transportation throughout the year as water may freeze during winter or water level may go very much down during summer. therefore the fluctuation of water volume in rivers and freezing of water during winter render water transport less reliable. Unreliable : The inland water transport by rivers is unreliable. Sometimes the river changes its course which causes disl...

  Problems facing the transport sector in East Africa Inadequate capital to establish and improve the transport and communication networks. Inadequate skilled manpower to help in the construction of transport and communication networks. Low levels of technology used to construct transport and communication lines. Steep relief in mountainous regions which makes it expensive to construct roads and railways. Physical barriers e.g. rivers , forests and deserts make the construction of transport lines very difficult. Harsh climatic conditions e.g. heavy rains lead to floods hence making roads impassable while mist and fog hinder air and water transport . Political instability e.g. wars make road construction very difficult and also during the wars, roads and railway lines are destroyed. Corruption and embezzlement of funds by ministry of transport and communication officials hence leading to poor roads. Poor government policies whereby roads, waterways and airfields are only construct...

  what is road transport? Road transport is a very popular mode of transport used by suppliers and businesses to deliver orders. Many transport companies provide scheduled delivery days and next-day delivery services, depending upon your needs. Types of Roads (a) All-weather roads- which are used all year round i.e. tarmac and murram roads. (b) Dry weather roads- which are used reliably during dry seasons. (c) Motorable trucks- which are used by people on foot and by vehicles during dry season. A truck is a path or rough road made by people, vehicles, or animals. RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10 ADVANTAGES OF OIL PRODUCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 7 DISADVANTAGES OF AIR TRANSPORT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COFFEE FARMING IN KENYA IMPACTS OF POVERTY ON ENVIRONMENT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COTTON FARMING IN UGANDA COMPARISON BETWEEN FISHING IN K...

  Water transport is by use of water bodies like lakes, rivers, seas, oceans , canals using transport vessels like boats, ships, ferries, canoes. Water transport is cheap for transporting bulky goods for long distances like between continents like transportation exports, minerals , agricultural products, timber, machinery, tourists, oil and its products. Problems facing water transport in LDCs The problems are physical and human and include the following; Poor science and technology to develop ports making transport vessels and improving waterways. Limited capital to develop ports to purchase transport vessels because of low income. Shallow and narrow water bodies to accommodate big ships carrying exports, imports like the oil tankers. Presence of rapids and waterfalls causing accidents, e.g. on R. Nile, Niger, Congo. Floating vegetation like water hyacinth, papyrus disrupting navigation like R. Congo, Nile, L. Kyoga. Presence of physical obstacles like potholes, gorges, rock out...