“Shipowners ... Its share in global trading is estimated at 35% for oil, 60% for metals, 50% for cereals, and 40% for sugar, ensuring shipowners have to visit the landlocked country regularly for business.
The European Shipowners organization has released a Deloitte study on EU Shipping Competitiveness and a CE Delft study on the economic value of European shipping, both highlighting the importance of the sector.