Before skyscrapers and vast cityscapes, the lifelines of ancient civilizations often lay along the coastlines, dotted with bustling ports. From the Phoenician trade hubs to the magnificent Roman port of Ostia, maritime ports have been at the crux of global interactions, commerce, and exploration. They have witnessed the rise and fall of empires, facilitated the … Continue reading The Port Ecosystem: Exploring the symbiotic relationship between ships and their ports of call