Host Sal Mercogliano introduces the topic of global shipping, with a discussion on the amount and types of trade that ply the oceans. There was also a discussion on the specifics of the tanker, dry bulk, and container trade. As fresh attacks are mounted against the Jones Act, it is important to place American trade into the context of global shipping and why it is important to ensure there is a domestic merchant marine, with capabilities in the nation to operate, crew, build and repair them. Review of Maritime Transport (series) https://unctad.org/en/Pages/Publications/Review-of-Maritime-Transport-(Series).aspx US Merchant Marine and World Maritime Review https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2019/may/us-merchant-marine-and-world-maritime-review The Impact of Mega Ships https://www.itf-oecd.org/impact-mega-ships The Impact of Alliances in Container Shipping https://safety4sea.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ITF-The-impact-of-Alliances-in-Container-Shipping-2018_11.pdf