If the developments in world-wide maritime trade over the last 100 years are reviewed, the overwhelming importance sea transport has achieved in the international exchange of goods will be apparent.
Ukuba uhlumo kurhwebo lolwandle lwehlabathi ngokubanzi ngaphaya kwe 100 leminyaka lingakhunjulwa kwakhona uncomo lokubaluleka lwezothutho lolwandle kufunyanwe kutshintshiselwane ngempahla kumazwe okudandalaza.