In the wake of Shipping Infrastructure

These images showcase instances of shipping infrastructure within the latter half of the 20th century. During these critical 50 odd years, merchant vessel shipping is undergoing a rapid transformation with regards to volume of goods being transported, distribution channels being streamlined, stringent maritime law being written and enforced and maritime technological innovation restructuring ship labour work-forces. The onset of early large-scale container vessels and supertankers changes the logistics of the industry irreversibly.