TRT2601
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: April 2025
2.1. FACTORS HINDERING THE GROWTH OF SEA WATER TRANSPORT
Sea water transport faces a variety of challenges that can limit its expansion and
competitiveness in both the tourism and freight sectors. Firstly, the high cost of developing
and maintaining port infrastructure is a significant barrier. Large harbors require massive
capital outlay for construction and upkeep of terminals, berths, and specialized equipment,
such as cranes and loading facilities. Often, governments shoulder these expenses, and if
state budgets are limited, expanding harbor capacity or upgrading older facilities can become
a lengthy, underfunded process.
Secondly, competition from other forms of transport—particularly road, rail, and air—can
make sea travel less appealing for both passengers and cargo operators. Rail and road
networks typically receive government subsidies, which may disadvantage coastal shipping
when it comes to pricing. Additionally, in some countries, protected freight rates and policies
favor land-based transport, leaving coastal and inter-island shipping with minimal market
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Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: April 2025
2.1. FACTORS HINDERING THE GROWTH OF SEA WATER TRANSPORT
Sea water transport faces a variety of challenges that can limit its expansion and
competitiveness in both the tourism and freight sectors. Firstly, the high cost of developing
and maintaining port infrastructure is a significant barrier. Large harbors require massive
capital outlay for construction and upkeep of terminals, berths, and specialized equipment,
such as cranes and loading facilities. Often, governments shoulder these expenses, and if
state budgets are limited, expanding harbor capacity or upgrading older facilities can become
a lengthy, underfunded process.
Secondly, competition from other forms of transport—particularly road, rail, and air—can
make sea travel less appealing for both passengers and cargo operators. Rail and road
networks typically receive government subsidies, which may disadvantage coastal shipping
when it comes to pricing. Additionally, in some countries, protected freight rates and policies
favor land-based transport, leaving coastal and inter-island shipping with minimal market
share. Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,orand
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
