Canadian, US professors share Onassis Prize in Shipping

Work on ports, piracy and terrorism land $200,000 payouts for academics.

20 April 2018 9:12 GMT Updated 20 April 2018 12:19 GMT

By Gary Dixon

The Onassis Prize for Shipping 2018 is being shared by two professors in Canada and the US.

Maritime economists Mary Brooks and Wayne Talley have been recognised by the Onassis Foundation for their work on ports and the risks of terrorism and piracy to the shipping industry.

The prizes are awarded to the world’s foremost academics in the fields of finance, international trade and shipping to honour outstanding achievements with global significance.