Maritime transport moves over 80% of goods traded worldwide. Country-level seaborne trade data is vital for shaping better transport, trade and investment policies.
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UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released on 15 April new seaborne trade data. For the first time, the dataset includes country-level statistics.
Maritime transport is the backbone of global trade, moving over 80% of goods traded worldwide by volume. It connects global value chains, carrying raw materials and semi-processed goods to production hubs and delivering finished products to consumers. These flows are vital for industrialization, economic growth and job creation.
Seaborne trade has evolved over the decades, shaped by containerization, the rise of developing economies and shifting production and consumption patterns.Seguir leyendo