Inland ports can be located on rivers, lakes or far from any body of water. They can service large vessels or allow modular cargo to be transferred between trucks, rail and other modes of transportation. Some large and crucial ports lie far inland and are accessed by rivers that have been dredged or modified to […]
Inland marine insurance protects property during transit and is recommended for business owners and those working with high-value items. It originated with Lloyd’s of London and covers goods and property associated with someone’s job, wherever they are. It can fill gaps in coverage and is not restricted to commercial customers. Individuals should take note of […]
Animals colonized the continental interior in the late Silurian or early Devonian, with insects likely being the first. The evolution of wings allowed insects to travel inland, provided there was sufficient food in the form of plants. Colonization of the continental interior occurred around the same time as vascular plants evolved, with fossil examples being […]