UNCTAD : Review of Maritime Transport 2023
International
Maritime transport is the backbone of international trade and the global economy. Over 80% of the volume of international trade in goods is carried by sea, and the percentage is even higher for most developing countries.The Review of Maritime Transport is an UNCTAD flagship report, published annually since 1968. It provides an analysis of structural and cyclical changes affecting seaborne trade, ports and shipping, as well as an extensive collection of statistics from maritime trade and transport.The maritime sector stands at a pivotal moment, facing the daunting challenge of decarbonization while navigating economic and geopolitical headwinds.The industry’s greenhouse gas emissions, which account for 3% of the global total, have increased by 20% over the last decade. Without action, emissions could reach 130% of their 2008 levels by 2050.
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