HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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Question
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It was the least efficient
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The ships could carry every item in bulk
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It took the least amount of time
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Good were able to be preserved longer
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Dover Strait is the busiest shipping lane in the world. Every day, 500-600 vessels traverse through the narrow waterway and 1.4 billion tonnes of freight passed through it in 1999.
Detailed explanation-2: -A major advantage of sea freight shipping is shipping companies’ ability to handle oversized, heavy or bulky cargo – often referred to as breakbulk or Not in Trailer (NIT) loads. Such cargo could include large vehicles, equipment, construction materials and more.
Detailed explanation-3: -marine transportation system consists of the following main physical components (Fig. 2): (1) navigable waters, (2) vessels (publicly and privately owned), (3) ports (harbor and land-side facilities), (4) intermodal connections (highway and railway), (5) shipyards, and (6) repair facilities.
Detailed explanation-4: -Waterways are the cheapest and easiest way of carrying bulky goods over long distances. One of its greatest benefits is that it does not require any route construction or maintenance. Sea routes and oceanic routes are most beneficial for transporting bulky goods from one country to another.