Port defined as for receiving ships and other modes of transport, handling cargo from ship to shore and providing logistics service that create value-added. A several factors are considering by shipowner in order to choose the best port's services. Strategic location is one of the factor for transportation of goods from the point of production to the of consumption.

It is concluded that in order to attract shipowners, a port must offer the following: (1) a location near a main shipping route, and preferably one supported by a large industrial hinterland; (2) access at almost any tidal stage; (3) weather conditions that only rarely interfere with port operations; (4) good rail and road connections.

Your task:

Based on the factors stated above, you are required to explain all four (4) factors with example(s), if any. The explanation may consists of benefits, limitations, roles, etc. based on your arguments.

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