Analysing Panama, Suez, and post-panamax dimensions and their impact on ship design and global trade dynamics

In an era where over 80% of global trade by volume and over 70% by value is transported by sea (UNCTAD, 2023), maritime logistics remains the lifeblood of international commerce. Central to this system are critical maritime chokepoints—narrow passages like …
Analysing Panama, Suez, and post-panamax dimensions and their impact on ship design and global trade dynamics