In the U$.$S$.,$ barges are the $$ transportation modes for agricultural commodities offering $$ services. They are attractive alternatives for $$ and

$$ shipments.

$($Note: This is a fill$-$in$-$the$-$blank question. Please select the correct answer from the options below.$)$

lowest$-$rate; high$-$speed; perishable commodities; high$-$volume

highest$-$rate; low$-$speed; storable commodities; high$-$volume

lowest$-$rate; low$-$speed; storable commodities; high$-$volume

highest$-$rate; low$-$speed; storable commodities; low$-$volume