UNCTAD’s 2023 Trade and Environment Review: How ocean sustainability can be promoted
The UNCTAD Trade and Environment Review 2023 examines the world's ocean economy and explores how it can be driven towards a sustainable future.
Read moreDetailsThe UNCTAD Trade and Environment Review 2023 examines the world's ocean economy and explores how it can be driven towards a sustainable future.
Read moreDetailsThe period of 2020 to 2022 saw a historical spike in container freight rates. At its peak, the Shanghai Comprehensive Container Freight Rate Index was five times higher than the pre-covid average. Container ship earnings surged even more, to almost nine times the pre-covid average, explains Mr. Jan Hoffmann, Head, Trade Logistics at UNCTAD.
Read moreDetailsAccording to UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2022 , the maritime transport and trade systems are evolving in complex global economic environment and being buffeted by cascading disruptions. But they are also being reshaped by other global factors that can trigger structural shifts.
Read moreDetailsAccording to UNCTAD's Review of Maritime Transport 2022 , the maritime industry needs to take action and focus on ten specific areas to move forward.
Read moreDetailsGlobal trade will reach a record level of about US$ 32 trillion for 2022, as trade in goods is expected to total almost US$ 25 trillion, an increase of about 10% from 2021. However, trade growth has been subdued during the second half of the year.
Read moreDetailsUNCTAD in its "Review of Maritime Transport 2022" has called for increased investment in maritime supply chains. As it said "ports, shipping fleets and hinterland connections need to be better prepared for future global crises, climate change and the transition to low-carbon energy."
Read moreDetailsIMO, UNCTAD, IRENA and the World Bank organized a COP 27 side event, on 10 November, exploring opportunities for developing States in renewable fuel production for the maritime industry.
Read moreDetailsUNCTAD's annual Trade and Development Report 2022 projects global growth of 2.5% in 2022 slowing to 2.2% in 2023 and outlines actions to avert crisis and support developing countries.
Read moreDetailsAccording to Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD, maritime trade is going through a historic moment of crisis and disruption. However, this is also an opportunity for maritime to further evolve and provide critical solutions.
Read moreDetailsUNCTAD says the war in the Ukraine is stifling trade and logistics of the country and the Black Sea region, increasing global vessel demand and the cost of shipping around the world.
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