As regards the future of transport on the canal, the conclusion was that Water transport had successfully maintained its position against increased competition by road transport. This had been done by increasing productivity, i.e. ship size and engine power. A clear limit to a further increase were the number and size of the original locks, and the small width (profile) of the canal.
as regards the future of transport on the canal the conclusion was that water transport had successfully maintained its position against increased competition by road transport this had been done by increasing productivity ie ship size and engine power a clear limit to a further increase were the number and size of the original locks and the small width (profile) of the canal