I have been thinking to do a post on this topic for some time now. As the world aims for net zero emissions by 2050, each country is trying to build a sustainable and resilient economy. Great, but I was wondering if and how global trade flows will face significant changes. I mean, we see here and there that significant efforts are being made to reduce GHG emissions along the supply chain, we see more efficient transport, clean energy and sustainable foods with better traceability being developed. But it’s never really clear for me how this will redesign the trade flow map. Less good being transported ? more regional trade flow?

I discovered the https://www.netzerotrade.org/, made, supported by the European Climate Foundation. The report is

(picture above from https://globalmaritimehub.com/report-presentation/the-changing-face-of-global-trade-flows)