Comment - Major shipping nations

摘要

The world shipping scene is determined by a small number of shipping countries with a strong regional focus on Europe and Asia. The following ISL statistical analysis of the merchant fleets of leading shipping nations covers primarily the "controlled tonnage" of the top ten shipping countries. Focus is the "country of domicile" feature allowing also an indication of the "national flag" and "foreign flag" tonnage development of the world's major shipping nations.