Nice, a reply. Shame i can't post with my account and get emailed notifications though... (or maybe i can, lets see...)
Anyway, i did actually find a guide on Gamespot i think and from what i've gathered from that it seems like the other major powers are buying a lot of raw resources and manufacturing things from them. That explains why they all seem to have loads of merchant marine and little internal transport but still heaps of industry.
If it works for the computer it sounds like it would be a good tactic to use as a player. Afterall, building ships is a lot quicker than building railways and depots. It also gives the advantage of improoving relations with everyone they are buying from.
(I haven't played in a couple of weeks though as there are so many games to try here...)
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