International Trade

Question

Why ports are called ‘gateways of international trade’? Explain any three reasons.

Answer

The reasons:

(i) The chief gateways of the world of international trade are the harbours and ports.

(ii) Cargoes and travellers pass from one part of the world to another through these ports.

(iii) The ports provide facilities of docking, loading, unloading and the storage facilities for cargo.

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