The concerning level of shipping congestion off the U.S. coast, along with recent global supply chain disruptions, is evidence that U.S. ports are in desperate need of technological modernization.
Nearly all – 90% – of global trade is seaborne, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), underscoring the significant environmental impact of ports and shipping.
Ports are the heart of global supply chains, yet their exposure to environmental risk, cyber threats, and operational disruption has never been greater. Researchers say the next phase of port ...