Advantages.
• It requires minimal labor thus it is labor saving.
• It reduces congestion on roads.
• It allows continuous flow of goods being transported.
• It is free from noise or smoke thus it is environmentally friendly.
• It cannot be affected by weather change.
• It reduces accidents that may be caused by tankers on roads.
• Pipelines may be constructed in areas where it is difficult to construct roads or railway lines.
Disadvantages.
• Initial construction is high.
• It can only transport one product at a time.
• A leakage not detected in good time may lead to high losses.
• Accidental leakages may lead to environmental pollution.
• It generates fewer job opportunities as it is capital intensive.
• It only transport goods in one direction.
• It cannot be adjusted according to transport patterns or demand.
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