Global maritime supply chains in times of COVID-19
The pandemic took the maritime transport industry by surprise and is now accentuating some of its long-term challenges.
The pandemic took the maritime transport industry by surprise and is now accentuating some of its long-term challenges.
The recovery of supply chains can be supported through trade policies and firm-specific initiatives.
Automation and reshoring mitigate risks. Industrial policies aiming to reduce dependence on global supply chains could accelerate the trend.
COVID-19 struck at the core of GVC hub regions, with severe implications for international production networks.