The sample was composed as follows: 37.9% Europe, 19% Central and South America, 6.9% Africa, 3.4% South East Asia/Australasia (including New Zealand and Pacific Islands), 12.1% North Asia (including China, Korea, and Japan), 20.7% North America (U.S. and Canada), 0% Middle East/Cesntral Asia (including Arabian Gulf and Indian subcontinent).
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Change in capacity utilization in ports worldwide by cargo type 2020
As of July 14, 2020, roughly three quarters of ports worldwide reported a rather stable situation in terms of capacity utilization, with a this figure as high as ** percent for the consumer goods, foodstuffs, and essential medical supply segments. Week ** saw an increase in foodstuffs being moved through ports than before the pandemic due to surging demand.
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