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maritime trade  

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  • The enduring characteristic of maritime transportation is its ability to move large quantities of cargo over long distances. This activity is shaped by the maritime geography of the world, mainly the configuration of oceans, coasts, seas, lakes, and rivers. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Ports and Maritime Trade]

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