Asia is the region best-connected to global shipping networks, a UNCTAD report said.
Asian economies retain top spots on the global liner shipping connectivity index, with China at the top, followed by the South Korea and Singapore.
Vietnam saw the highest long-term rise in connectivity since 2006.
China, Japan and South Korea dominate ship building, accounting for 95 per cent of global output.
Asian economies retain top spots on the global liner shipping connectivity index, with China at the top, followed by the South Korea and Singapore.
Vietnam saw the highest long-term rise in connectivity since 2006.
China, Japan and South Korea dominate ship building, accounting for 95 per cent of global output.