The overwhelming share of world trade moves by sea, especially heavy bulk goods. Container ships resemble scheduled bus routes because they call repeatedly at multiple ports, while tankers and LNG carriers resemble shuttles moving between supply and demand points. Their continuous tracks map the movement of global trade. Protecting those routes is therefore a naval requirement for island and continental economies alike.
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How shipping routes carry global trade
Container services and tanker streams make sea lines of communication a practical strategic concern even for states with large land borders.