Review of Maritime Transport
This document prepared by the UNCTAD aims to foster the transparency of maritime markets and to analyze relevant developments. Review of Maritime Transport highlight some issues that are at the interface of maritime transport and sustainability and underscore the role of maritime transport in helping implement a workable international sustainable development agenda.
The year 2015 is a milestone for sustainable development. The international community has a unique opportunity to strengthen its commitment to sustainable development and consider how best to mainstream sustainability principles across all economic activities and sectors, including maritime transport. In this context, relevant chapters of the present edition of the Review of Maritime Transport highlight some issues that are at the interface of maritime transport and sustainability and underscore the role of maritime transport in helping implement a workable international sustainable development agenda.
