Author: Kevin Key

As a boon that allows access to a wide variety of goods, global maritime trade has become a crucial pillar of modern life. While efficient ocean-based trade is often taken for granted on a day-to-day basis, disruptions leave millions across the globe reeling in their wake. Countries, companies, and consumers alike share a common goal of solving trade interruptions—yet the complexities of trade combine with real-world circumstances to make that a cruelly Herculean endeavor. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Maritime Business Administration, Texas A&M University at GalvestonWhen faced with such a wide-ranging problem, a novel solution was needed. Few…

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