Scientific Analysis
A study led by Bernd Blasius of the University of Oldenburg analyzed itineraries from 16,693 cargo ships for the entire year of 2009. They conducted their investigation using data from the Automatic Identification System and Lloyd's Register Fairplay by means of VHF receivers and GPS.
The study concluded Panama Canal to be the busiest in 2009. The Suez Canal came in second and Shanghai third.
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