Think you know everything about maritime logistics? The truth is that we are facing a traditional activity of great dimension and that is in the process of transformation; especially now, with the arrival of new technologies and the changes that this implies.

So if you want to know the main curiosities about maritime logistics do not miss this article, because in SpainSur Forwarders we have managed to collect some of the most surprising facts that you certainly do not want to miss.

10 things you should know about maritime transport and logistics

Did you know that the economic impact of this maritime logistics activity makes it the most widely used system for global trade? In the case of Spain, statistics confirm that goods in transit, imports and exports continue to increase. And that’s not all, because traffic is expected to continue to increase year after year.

The impact of maritime logistics is so high that it is important to be always up to date with all the advances, novelties and curiosities it represents. These are the 10 most curious facts about maritime logistics:

1. The cost of building the large container ships can exceed the $200 million mark.
2. Only 2 to 10 containers per 100 are inspected.
3. It is an environmentally friendly form of transportation compared to other means, such as airplanes or trucks.
4. It is estimated that there are currently over 20 million containers at sea.
5. The engine of a container ship is 1000 times more powerful than that of, for example, a car.
6. Only 10 out of every 100 ships have Internet connection on board.
7. This transport accounts for 90% of world trade shipments. In Spain, this figure stands at 85%.
8. The world’s largest container ship can carry 745 million bananas (spread over 15,000).
9. The cost of shipping a bicycle is around $10. While the cost of shipping a can of a soft drink is just 0.01 dollars.
10. ⅓ of all North Atlantic traffic comes from the U.S. East Coast ports of New York and New Jersey.

These are some of the main curiosities about maritime logistics. It is important to know them to better understand not only their importance, but also how much of the world’s shipping is done.

Which of these fun facts about maritime logistics surprised you the most? Have you heard of any others?