The audit of maritime brokerage companies
- 196 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Maritime trade has significantly evolved, becoming the primary means for transporting goods globally, with 90% of produced and consumed items moved by sea. This essential mode of transport facilitates the movement of raw materials like petroleum and coal, as well as finished products, enabling international trade at manageable costs. The global fleet consists of nearly 50,000 merchant ships registered under over 150 flags, operated by more than a million sailors from diverse backgrounds, highlighting the industry's vast scale and international collaboration.
