Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The Global Shipping Network Is Finally Revealed


From Technology Review:

Despite carrying 90 percent of the planet's trade, nobody has mapped the network of links between the world's ports. Until now.

The International Maritime Organization based in London estimates that 90 percent of the world's trade is moved around the planet by sea. Given the fascination that complexity scientists have with rail, air and road networks, it seems strange that so little attention has been paid to the maritime network.

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