(i) Maintenance costs are low since it relies on gravitational force and booster stations.
(ii) Not affected by adverse weather conditions.
(iii) Has helped to reduce accidents caused by tankers on roads.
(iv) It is economically in labour/ requires minimal manpower.
(v) Environmentally friendly since it is free of noise and smoke.
(vi) Allows for continuous flow of goods being transported.
(vii) Pipeline can be constructed even where it is difficult to construct roads such as rugged terrains.
(viii) Has reduced damage on roads by tankers.
(ix) Reduced delay occasionally by congestion on roads due to tankers.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 22, 2017 at 07:15
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