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UN eyes modest 2024 maritime trade growth, but future uncertain

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UN agency says global maritime trade should show modest growth this year , but "the future remains uncertain" Global economy, food security and energy supplies at increasing risk due to vulnerabilities along key maritime routes, UNCTAD says.

The agency highlighted that key shipping routes had faced "significant disruptions", causing delays, rerouting and higher costs.

Traffic through Panama and Suez Canals plunged by more than 50 percent by mid-2024 compared to their peaks.

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