Against a background of economic un

Against a background of economic uncertainty,
faltering demand and the burden of ship tonnage
overcapacity (see chapter 2), the shipping industry
is also confronted by a rapidly changing operating
environment, in which some trends are reshaping the
industry’s future and altering global seaborne trade
patterns. Shipping and logistics will need to address
these developments to adapt to the new realities and
remain operational and competitive. Featuring high on
the list of these trends are: