What is a potential drawback of locating near transport links?

• A. It guarantees reduced labor availability.
• B. It eliminates the need for regulatory approvals.
• C. It always results in lower manufacturing costs with no drawbacks.
• D. It may raise land prices and cause congestion, though logistics benefits remain.

Answer: (D)

Proximity to transport links offers clear logistics advantages, such as easier and cheaper movement of goods and more reliable delivery. But a common drawback is that land in these desirable locations tends to be expensive, and such sites often experience congestion. That means while the logistics benefits remain, higher land costs and potential traffic delays can offset some savings. So the statement that it may raise land prices and cause congestion, though logistics benefits remain, captures this trade-off. The other ideas aren’t accurate because being near transport does not guarantee cheaper labor, regulatory approvals aren’t eliminated, and costs aren’t guaranteed to be lower with no drawbacks.