Colonial Transport Systems

Colonial transport systems refer to the networks of roads, railways, ports, and waterways established by colonial powers to facilitate the movement of goods, people, and resources within their colonies. These systems were designed to exploit local resources and integrate them into global trade. They often prioritized routes that connected colonial centers to promote economic profit, while neglecting local needs. Understanding these transport systems is essential to grasp how colonialism shaped economic development, settlement patterns, and social structures in both the colonies and the colonizing countries.