shipmap.org: Animated map of a year of global shipping movements. Worldmapper: Cartograms that resize countries by population, wealth and more.
| shipmap.org | Worldmapper | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transport & Transit Maps | Population & Society Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Static archive | Static archive |
| Data source | AIS data for 2012 | UN, World Bank and other datasets |
| Made by | Kiln and UCL Energy Institute | Worldmapper |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with shipmap.org
- Animated global ship movements
- Filter by ship type
- Emissions counter
What you can do with Worldmapper
- Hundreds of world cartograms
- Topics from population to emissions
- Free to use for education
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.