Donald Trump’s Tariffs and Maritime Trade

Donald Trump’s Tariffs have placed maritime trade, the backbone of the global economy, in one of its most severe crises in decades. Since Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese imports, commercial flow between Asia and the United States has suffered an unprecedented contraction. This protectionist policy has not only sparked geopolitical tensions but has […]

Cargo vessels. Types and their characteristics

Introduction Approximately 80% of global trade travels across the oceans on cargo ships, allowing products to reach their destinations around the world efficiently. What are cargo vessels? Cargo vessels are essential for transporting large volumes of goods from one port to another around the world, being the means of maritime transport that offers the greatest […]

Intermodal and Multimodal Transportation: Key Differences

Intermodal and multimodal transportation is a shipping system that combines two or more modes of transport (sea, land or air) without directly handling the goods at each change of vehicle. The cargo travels in the same transport unit, such as a container, which minimizes the risk of damage and speeds up the process. In addition, […]