sea trade

[fester]

How do I police my sea routes properly to ensure optimum trade ??? I seem to have very little trade going on compared to my enemies. Do I have to have ships spaced along the dotted trade lines at regular intervals or what?

[a_ver_est]

just build ports and their upgrades

[Ar7]

There can be two reasons why you are getting less trade income.

First, have you gotten trade rights from the factions nearby, I believe if you haven't then you aren't able to trade with them.

Second, what faction are you? Trade income largely depends on the province, there are rich ones, like Athens and much worse ones.

[KiOwA]

Also, check for any bandit gangs on the roads. They tend to bring down trade revenue, so get them off ASAP.

[Didz]

Can you trade with countries you are at war with?

If not that might be another reason you are not getting the revenue.

[Shadow]

I don't think you can trade with countries that you are at war with but you can still trade with countries at war with each other.