That’s a reasonable estimate, however the Edict on Maximum Prices was issued in 301 AD so it’s quite outdated by this time period. Also it’s important to separate navigating rivers upstream vs down, long journeys generally involved both and possibly loading cargo multiple times.
Rome and the Middle Ages both had a systems of canals which are neutral to navigate. They always require something to pull, but there isn’t any current.
Rome and the Middle Ages both had a systems of canals which are neutral to navigate. They always require something to pull, but there isn’t any current.