They are the busiest sea crossings on the planet. Their role is critical for global maritime trade as they are “lifelines” for the global economy and planet’s well-being. This has been particularly evident in recent years when geopolitical developments in Ukraine and the Red Sea have caused disruptions in global trade, as reflected in shipping …
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Suez Canal: World Trade Woes Grow
The accident of the ferocious cargo-ship named “Ever Given in the Suez Canal last week reminded us how crucial the maritime trade corridors and especially those maritime trade corridors that unite Europe and Asia are. The Suez Canal. The timing of the accident is bad since it coincided with the hardships suffered by world trade …