Evolution of International seaborne trade
The graphic displays the development of seaborne trade in crude oil and products to other major bulks and dry goods. It covers the period from 1970 to 2000. The growth in maritime transportation is strongly correlated with the growth in international trade. Major fluctuations in export values in the 1970s and 1980s were mainly linked with oil price variations. More recently, the development of containerized maritime transportation has been linked to a growing trade of value-added commodities.
Year: 2005
From collection: General Archive
Cartographer: Philippe Rekacewicz, UNEP/GRID-Arendal