COSCO ranked first among the world’s largest shipping terminals in 2019, followed by PSA International and APM Terminals, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Between 2010 and 2020, container shipping companies sought to expand their service offerings to include shipping, terminal operations, and
UNCTAD projects that the volume of international maritime trade will fall 4.1% in 2020. In a report released on Thursday, it warns that new waves of the pandemic that further disrupt supply chains and economies could cause a steeper decline. The pandemic has triggered shockwaves across supply chains,
Mexico’s heavy vehicle exports registered a 15.7% year-on-year drop in October, to 12,288 units, reported the National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor Producers (ANPACT). The automotive sector is one of the most important industries in Mexico, employing more than one million people throughout the country. The sector
Australia has 349 airports with paved runways, of which 14 are used for international flights. In 2018/2019 there were 42.1 million passenger movements on international flights and 121.0 million passengers on internal flights, according to a WTO report. In 2017/2018, Sydney airport was the one with the highest
World exports of agricultural products more than tripled between 1995 and 2019, from $ 446 billion in 1995 to $ 1.459 billion in 2019, according to WTO data. The share of agricultural products in total merchandise exports decreased from 8.9% in 1995 to 7.9% in 2019. The decrease
The Mexican apple import market is usually dominated by the Red Delicious, Gala and Golden Delicious varieties from the United States. The United States Department of Commerce (USDA) highlights that the United States apple industry has launched marketing campaigns to increase the consumption of Washington Gala in areas