Animated map of a year of global shipping movements
shipmap.org, made by Kiln with the UCL Energy Institute, animates the movements of the world's merchant fleet over one year, coloured by ship type, with a running tally of carbon emissions.
It is a stunning look at the hidden network of global trade.
shipmap.org is especially useful for students, map lovers and researchers & analysts.
Yes. shipmap.org is free to use.
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.
AIS data for 2012.
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
Similar maps include Mini Tokyo 3D, Travic, OpenRailwayMap and FlightConnections. See the full list of shipmap.org alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about shipmap.org. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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