Trade Story

The process of developing water trade had effect of further boosting trade. By the end of the 19th century, the world’s major ports were huge places employing thousands of people, and the railways in most countries had been fully extended. Also networks of metalled (also knowed as hard-topped) roads were being built. This meant that goods could be delivered from the ports and railway yards directly to the front doors of shops and house. People could travel to work. The development of the roads was aided by two inventions: the pneumatic (air filled) tyre and the internal combustion engine, which lead to the invention of modern motor vehicle. See table for the development of land transportation;
300 B.C Log pulled by oxen
1500 B.C Ancient Egyptian chariot
A.D 1100 Heavy wagon
1300 Pack horse
1500 Horse and carriage
1760 Mail coach
1880s Horse-drawn omnibus
1880s First motor cars
1880s Penny-farthing bicycle
1908 Model T Ford was the first car to be mass-produced
1930s Motor cars developing
1940s Formula 1 racing car
1950s Motorcycle
1960s European family car and articulated truck
1970s Sports car
1990s Multi-passenger vehicle capable of seating up to eight adults
2000s Hybrid car