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Unveiling Singapore's maritime magic! Explore its trading past, cutting-edge future, and global hub status. Dive into fun comics, online learning, and discover how Singapore keeps its waters clean and shapes the future of sustainable shipping!
Singapore remains the world’s leading maritime hub according to multiple global surveys, the latest of which was unveiled today at Singapore Maritime Week. The 2024 Leading Maritime Cities (LMC) report from DNV and Menon Economics saw the Lion City out on top, followed by Rotterdam and London.
Singapore has topped the 2019 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index, which ranks cities that offer port and shipping business services, for the sixth consecutive year. Here is a look at the city-state’s shipping history and the reasons for its continued success.
This report provides a synthesis of main findings from the OECD Port-Cities Programme, created in 2010 in order to assess the impact of ports on their cities and provide policy recommendations to increase the positive impacts of ports on their cities.
Today, nearly 30% of all global ship traffic passes through the Suez Canal, totaling over 20,000 ships in 2021. The site of the canal had been of interest to rulers as far back as the second millennium BCE, but plans to construct a passageway were obstructed by cost, political strife, and the ever-shifting sands— until the 19th century. Lucia Carminati details the creation of the Suez Canal.
Sometimes a single unlikely idea can have massive impact across the world. Sir Harold Evans, the author of They Made America, describes how frustration drove Malcom McLean, a small-town truck driver, to invent the shipping container. Containerization was born, and it transformed the modern global economy.
Trading Around the World - International Monetary Fund In this activity, students step into the world of international trade, negotiating prices and exploring barriers across six continents. Through interactive gameplay, they learn about voluntary exchange, market [...]
Global Trade – Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) Welcome to a journey through the vast landscape of global trade. From ancient bartering to modern-day commerce, the story of trade is one of [...]
Find Your Way Through Trade: Learn about food and global trade - Oxfam Policy & Practice Step into the captivating world of global trade with this resource for 7-11 year olds!Explore where your favorite supermarket items [...]
Trade Troubles: Learning About the Global Supply Chain and Why It’s Broken - The New York Times Dive into the global supply chain crisis! Explore causes, effects, and solutions with engaging activities.Learn about Just in Time [...]
The Global Supply Chain - Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) Embark on a journey through the global supply chain! From the production of electronics to the creation of cotton clothing, explore how [...]
Why ports matter for the global economy – World Bank Blogs Discover the vital role of ports in global trade! With over 80% of trade flowing through maritime routes, efficient ports are crucial for economic growth.Learn [...]
Ever thought about who makes the viral videos you watch or the clothes you wear, and how they got to you? In a new McKinsey for Kids, let’s head to Asia and explore fun things like big ships and supply chains.
