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Disadvantages of water transport.

Answer Text:
Disadvantages of water transport.
-It is slow, therefore not suitable for perishable goods or urgently required goods.
-It is not accessible to land locked countries.
-Water ways may be affected by unfavourable weather conditions.
-Some water ways may not be navigable.
-The cost of acquiring and maintaining ships is high.
-It is expensive to construct port facilities.