Key Facts... Overview of the International Shipping Industry
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Shipping and World TradeOver 90% of world trade is carried by the international shipping industry. Without shipping, the import/export of affordable food and goods would not be possible - half the world would starve and the other half would freeze! |
Safety and RegulationShipping is regulated globally by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The harsh nature of the sea exposes ships to considerable physical risk, so a total commitment to safety pervades all deep sea shipping operations. |
Environmental PerformanceShipping is the least environmentally damaging form of commercial transport and, compared with land based industry, is a comparatively minor contributor to marine pollution from human activities. |
Video Clips
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Modern container ships being loaded in port |
Shipping is big business - a large oil tanker |
Safety at sea - routine rough weather |
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