Global Shipping Routes’ Chokepoints

Maritime trade routes are the backbone of the global economy, but they rely on a handful of critical chokepoints—narrow passages where congestion, geopolitical tensions, or natural disasters can disrupt supply chains worldwide. […]

The World’s Biggest Sea-Trading Countries

By the end of 2022, China solidified its position as the undisputed leader in global maritime trade, handling a staggering 269 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units)—more than four times the volume of the second-ranked […]