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The sea industry plays a crucial and active role in global trade and logistics. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development reports that more than 11 billion tons of goods are transported annually. With the current global population, this equates to an astonishing 1.5 tons per individual.
This article will give insight into the Suez Canal and its past, representing the effect it has had on international trade. See how transporting goods through Egypt has solved many trade problems for European imports which have had difficulty meeting the rising desire for items coming from Asia. See the importance of the correct loading of cargo onto cargo ships and how maritime transportation is affected by it. Learn more about the significant effect the Suez Canal has had on international intermodal container transport and obtain some practical information about loading containers for freight by sea. In this article, we will also mention current geopolitical events and how unforeseen circumstances in the region of the Suez Canal bring problems for international transport and trade.
Nowadays, taxes, restrictions, idle times, finances, the shortage of carriers, and many other problems make it necessary to look for alternatives to replace road transport. We have written about the pros and cons of road transport before. Today, we will talk about short-sea shipping.
