Busiest Routes

By iastoppers.com

Five

in the World

1. English Channel

Not just water but a bridge of commerce, sees 500 ships a day, proving the world's reliance on seamless trade

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2. Strait of Malacca

A nautical highway is crucial for your morning coffee's journey from exotic lands to your local store

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3. Hormuz Strait

More than a waterway, a lifeline for the global energy sector, channeling oil's journey from wells to worlds

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4. Suez Canal

Its story isn't just about a waterway; it's about connecting cultures, economies, and histories from Asia to Europe

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5. Panama Canal

A marvel of engineering that not only bridges two oceans but also shortens journeys and dreams

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Environmental Challenges

Such as droughts in Panama remind us these routes aren’t just about commerce, but also about Earth’s changing canvas

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