Global access is the most important factor in building a country’s shipping resilience , according to the latest Readers Speak poll. When asked what matters most for a country’s shipping resilience, readers placed global access clearly ahead of port capacity, national carrier and government protection. The results suggest that maintaining connections with international shipping networks is viewed as more important than relying primarily on national ownership or government intervention. Global access emerges as the priority Global access was the clear leading choice. The result indicates that readers see connectivity with international shipping networks as fundamental to a country’s ability to maintain maritime trade. Rather than focusing on who owns or controls a particular carrier, readers placed greater importance on the ability of a country to remain connected to the wider global shipping system. This points towards resilience being viewed primarily through access and connectivity . Port capacity also matters Port capacity emerged as the second major consideration. The result highlights the importance readers place on the physical infrastructure needed to support maritime trade. Global shipping connections ultimately depend on the ability of ports to accommodate vessels and handle cargo efficiently. The strong position of port capacity therefore complements rather than contradicts the emphasis placed on global access. Together, the two leading choices suggest that readers associate shipping resilience strongly with connectivity and infrastructure . National carrier receives limited support Having a national carrier attracted considerably less support. This is a notable result because national shipping capacity can become a strategic consideration when countries face disruptions to international trade. However, readers did not see ownership of a national carrier as the principal foundation of shipping resilience. Instead, the results indicate a s