- Background
World trade has evlolved throughout the years for many different reasons; the presentation takes a look at the way in which the construction of the Suez and Panama Canals affected trade patterns, and their existing and future roles.
- Principal Drivers of World Trade:
The presentation explores the principal drivers of world trade: demographics, economy, technology, business cycles, globalization, containerization, maritime transport, and intermodalism.
- Construction and Expansion of Suez and Panama
Brief historical description of both Canal´s construction and expansion, with their navigational and capacity limitations.
- Canal Traffic
Evolution of canal traffic for Panama and Suez, number of transits, tonnage, type of vessels, origin/destination, and the impact of containerization.
- The Current and Future Roles of both Canals
The main topic of the presentation refers to the change that is taking place in the maritime industry, consolidation and concentration, vertical integration; and the way in which transportation networks (transshipment) is changing the role of Canals, and the value that connectivity adds to the role of Canals. Furthermore, the presentation concludes with the new governance structure of ports and Canals, and the way they interact in he logistics sector by adding value to supply chains, through value-add services, both to the Maritime as well as to the Logistics sectors.
- Conclusions
Competitiveness drivers for Suez and Panama Canals, taking a look at the hinterlands they serve, and how both Canals will increase their impact in trade patterns in the future.