Difference Between Water Transport and Road Transport
Maharashtra State Board – class 12th – Organization of Commerce and management – Studies notes, study material,distinguish between, difference Water Transport and Road Transport, study material, study notes, study perpetration.
| Sr. No | Point of Distinction | Water Transport | Road Transport |
| 1. | Speed | It has a very huge carrying capacity. | Road transport has limited speed due to bad road conditions, accidents, etc. |
| 2. | Cost of construction and maintenance | It uses waterways which are natural high-ways and hence there is no cost involved. However, there is high cost involved for construction of ships and ports. | It requires limited capital investment in terms of construction of road, vehicles and their maintenance. |
| 3. | Distance | Suitable for long distances especially across countries and continents. | Recommended for short distance. |
| 4. | Transport charges | Transport charges are lowest. | Not fixed but are high due to increased fuel prices. |
| 5. | carrying capacity | It has a very huge carrying capacity. | It has limited carrying capacity. |
| 6. | Means of transport | It uses boats, big ships, liners, tankers. Etc. | It uses animal’s carts, motor-cycles three and four wheeler. |
| 7. | Ownership | It is owned by both private sector as well as public sector. | Is in the hands of private parties. |
| 8. | Suitability | Transporting very heavy goods, machinery in large quantities to any part of the world. | Transporting the goods in relatively smaller and quantities for short distance |
| 9. | Accidents | Chances are less in waterways | Chances are high as poor road conditions and negligent drivers |
| 10. | Door to Door Service | Does not provide door to door service | Provide door to door service |