Interactive Image: Top 5 Longest Shipping Canals in the World
Canals are human-made waterways which have been of immense importance to commerce and the development, growth and vitality of a civilization. Ship canals may be constructed for a number of reasons, including: To create a shortcut and avoid lengthy detours. To create a navigable shipping link between two land-locked seas or lakes. To provide inland cities with a direct shipping link to the sea. To provide an economical alternative to other options. This interactive image, accompanied by videos, presents you with the top five longest shipping canals in the world. World Maritime News Staff