Global supply chains

The latest Review of Maritime transport urges action to strengthen infrastructure and operations, promote low-carbon shipping and combat growing concerns over fraudulent ship registrations.

Africa bears the brunt of the Red Sea shipping crisis, but makes strides in port and vessel performance, trade facilitation and the clean energy transition.

Investment in port infrastructure, capacity-building and climate resilience is necessary to tackle challenges linked to supply chain disruptions and maritime connectivity.

Global maritime disruptions have implications for Asian economies. But the continent solidifies its leading position in shipping connectivity, boosting trade and powering growth.

Efforts to decarbonize global shipping while promoting investments and digital solutions will be key to enhancing supply chain resilience for small island developing states.

Supported by UN Trade and Development, main ports across the country step up efforts to bolster trade, competitiveness and sustainability.

Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan's visit spotlights the negative impact of climate change, urging action to combat the growing threats to global trade and supply chains.

Written by Mikael Lind, Wolfgang Lehmacher, Richard T. Watson, Jillian Carson-Jackson, Sukhjit Singh, Article No. 119 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°101 - First Quarter 2024]

Set for 21 to 24 May, the forum will help forge more sustainable and resilient global production and distribution networks facing unprecedented challenges.

Set for 21 to 24 May, the forum seeks to forge more sustainable and resilient global production and distribution networks facing unprecedented challenges.