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Maritime trade & globalization

Inside the ports that move the world

Clear, well-researched articles about ships, ports and the maritime systems behind the global economy — written by Marcos Vieira.

Latest articles

Ports and Ships: The Invisible Infrastructure Behind Globalization
Ships move the goods, but ports make it possible. Discover how modern ports work, why they matter, and how ships and ports together built the globalized world.The World's Busiest Ports — and Why They Dominate
Shanghai, Singapore, Rotterdam: what makes a handful of ports handle staggering shares of world trade, and how hub-and-spoke networks decide winners.How a Container Terminal Works: From Ship Arrival to Truck Gate
Berth windows, gantry cranes, yard blocks, customs and gates: a step-by-step tour of the choreography inside a modern container terminal.Port Jobs: The Careers That Keep Global Trade Moving
Crane operators, pilots, planners, engineers, customs specialists: a guide to the wide world of port careers and how the work is changing with automation.

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Ports and Ships publishes original articles in English about ships, ports, shipping routes, and the role of maritime transport in the global economy. Every article is checked against reliable industry sources such as UNCTAD, the IMO and the World Shipping Council.

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