Changes in shipping routes and speed as piracy declines in the Western Indian Ocean

Monday, June 15, 2015 - 10:30 in Mathematics & Economics

With the decline of piracy incidents in the Western Indian Ocean, vessels have gradually returned to travelling along the shortest route, closer to Somalia, and to sailing again at normal speed, according to a new report. This also has a positive impact on fuel consumption and maritime transport costs.

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