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. […]
Access to the Sea and the Challenges of Landlocked Nations Throughout history, access to the sea has been one of the most important determinants of a nation’s economic trajectory. Coastal […]
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 […]
🚢 Container Ship Safety in the Spotlight as Vessel Sizes Surge In January 2015, the world witnessed a milestone in maritime engineering — the inauguration of the MSC Oscar, then […]
The global maritime industry, the backbone of international trade, is silently approaching a tipping point. Behind the container ships, oil tankers, and bulk carriers that sustain our global economy, there’s […]
In an increasingly interconnected world, over 80% of global trade by volume is carried by sea. Maritime trade routes are the lifelines of the global economy, delivering everything from crude […]
These are the biggest container ports in the world, the hubs that keep global trade moving. Port Volume 2023 (Million TEU) Volume 2022 (Million TEU) Volume 2021 (Million TEU) Volume […]
Source and credit: Tradecorp-USA The busiest ports in the world are the backbone of global maritime trade operations. Without them, we’ll lose half of the possibility of procuring important trade […]
Main source: Upply American and European ports have returned to growth in 2024, at a steady pace for the former and more moderate for the latter. Their Asian counterparts have […]
05/07/2025 Discover the world’s most important commercial ports for petroleum products trade, including bitumen, gilsonite, paraffin, wax, and base oil. Learn about key hubs in India, the Middle East, Europe, […]
