National Waterway-6:

Lakhipur-Bhanga stretch of 121 km of the Barak River is the 6th waterway. It will result in unified development of the waterways for shipping and navigation and transportation of cargo to the North Eastern Region particularly in the states of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh. It was accepted as National Waterway in January 2013 by Union Cabinet.

Uttar Pradesh has the highest length of inland waterways, followed by West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Kerala and Bihar.

1.2.2. Oceanic Routes

The oceans are linked with each other and are for most parts negotiable. Ocean transport plays a significant role in international trade. Most of the crude oil from the oil producing countries of the world is exported through oil tankers. The transportation of agro-products, processed foods and manufactured goods including all heavy and bulky goods are moved through ocean routes.