How Does Shipping Impact Public Health? - Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

How Does Shipping Impact Public Health? - Ocean Conservancy

September 26th was World Maritime Day, an occasion meant to mark the importance of the world’s maritime shipping industry. And it’s hugely important: At any given moment, there are more than 50,000 ships crossing the ocean or loading or unloading at ports around the world. These ships transport 90% of all global trade, and in the United States, 95% of cargo arrives by ship. That means if you look around you, most of what you see probably travele…