Changes in the geographical distribution of global iron ore shipping flows, 2000–2019. (February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhao, Pengjun; He, Zhangyuan; Yin, Liangming; Xiao, Renrong; Chen, Jun; Tang, Junqing; Gong, Zhao Ya; Zhang, Wenjia
• Is Part Of: Journal of transport geography. Volume 99(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-02
• Subjects: Iron ore trade flows -- Maritime shipping -- Geographical distribution -- Spatiotemporal changes; Transportation -- Periodicals; Telecommunication -- Periodicals; Transport -- Périodiques; Télécommunications -- Périodiques; Telecommunication; Transportation; Periodicals; 388
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2021.103277
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0966-6923

Abstract

Highlights: The geographical distribution of iron ore trade shipping flows has radically changed in 2000–2019. The emerging industrializing countries have become the main importers of iron ore. The shipping routes from Australia-Asia, Brazil-Asia, and South Africa-Asia are facing heavier demand. A few countries dominate the iron ore supply that will not change in the near future. The global geopolitical situation is becoming more uncertain, which may challenge industrialization in emerging economies.