The war in Ukraine has increased shipping distances

Average distance travelled, nautical miles, 1999–2024

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Note: The data for 2023 are estimates and for 2024 are forecasts.

Source: UNCTAD secretariat calculations, based on Clarksons Research, Shipping Intelligence Network timeseries (as of 8 June 2023) Get the data