Other factors are the dock dimensions and depth of water in the ports and canals to be used, the conditions of climate and weather likely to be encountered, the first cost of construction, and operating costs.
Ezinye iimeko zendawo ezibukweni lomlinganiselo kwaye nobunzulu bamanzi akwizibuko kunye nomjikelezo wokusetyenziswa, imeko yemozulu kunye nemozulu ekwafana nokongezeleka, eyokuqala yokufumana ulwakhiwo kunye nokwenzeka kofumaneko.