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105 countries now enforce shipping laws favoring domestic carriers, up from 91 in 2018, driven by security and economic concerns.
A new report finds 105 countries now enforce cabotage laws restricting domestic shipping to national carriers, covering 85% of global coastlines—up from 91 in 2018.
Driven by national security, economic stability, and resilience concerns, nations including the U.S., South Korea, Japan, Brazil, and China are strengthening domestic shipping rules.
The U.S. Jones Act, requiring U.S.-built, owned, flagged, and crewed vessels for domestic routes, supports about 650,000 jobs and contributes $150 billion annually to the economy while enhancing military sealift capacity.
The global trend reflects growing strategic emphasis on controlling maritime supply chains amid rising geopolitical tensions.
105 países ahora aplican leyes de transporte marítimo que favorecen a las compañías nacionales, frente a 91 en 2018, impulsadas por preocupaciones de seguridad y económicas.