How Seaports Actually Move the World’s Cargo

Maritime shipping moves 80% of global trade by volume, yet the ports that make it possible are invisible to most of us. In this episode, we unpack how a modern container port actually operates — from gantry cranes and terminal operating systems to customs screening and the unique handling of RoRo vessels for cars. We also explore the strategic and historical significance of Israel’s two main ports, Ashdod and Haifa, and how they’ve shaped the country’s economy and identity since before independence.