About Ships & the Global Economy

Ships & the Global Economy is an independent informational website dedicated to maritime transport and its role in globalization. We write about ships, ports, trade routes, and the logistics systems that quietly move most of the products people use every day.

Our mission

To make the world of maritime trade understandable for everyone — students, professionals, and curious readers — through accurate, original, and accessible articles in English.

Editorial standards

• All content is original and written for this website.
• Statistics and claims are based on recognized industry sources such as UNCTAD, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the World Shipping Council.
• Articles are reviewed before publication and updated when relevant data changes.
• We clearly separate informational content from any advertising displayed on the site.

Who writes here

All articles are written and reviewed by Marcos Vieira, an independent writer and researcher focused on maritime transport, ports and logistics.

Contact

Questions, corrections, or suggestions? Visit our contact page.