International shipping grew by 4% during 2011
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has published its Review of Maritime Transport 2012.
The Review notes that international shipping grew by 4% during 2011, fueled primarily by the container and dry bulk trades.
The world fleet continues to expand and freight rates are often at unprofitable levels.
For more information, click at Review of Maritime Transport 2012
Source: UNCTAD