1、The contents of this report must not be quoted or summarized in print,broadcast,electronic or social media before 22 October 2024 at 5.30 p.m.(Geneva time)Navigating maritime chokepointsReview of maritime transport2024UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENTOVERVIEWNavigating maritime chok

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5、ited Nations Conference on Trade and DevelopmentUNCTAD/RMT/2024(Overview)Review of maritime transport 2024Navigating maritime chokepointsOverviewiiiForewordMaritime transport serves as the main artery of global trade.Intricate networks of shipping routes,ports and maritime chokepoints have enabled g

6、lobalization and strengthened the interconnectedness of the world economy.However,the sector is facing numerous challenges that threaten the efficiency,reliability,resilience and sustainability of maritime transport.A key feature of maritime transport is its reliance on chokepoints:strategic,narrow