Nick Collins is a distinguished maritime trade expert who has a nearly 40-year career in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. With a history degree from the University of Cambridge, he brings rigorous scholarship to his exploration of global commerce’s past. His unique blend of practical experience and academic insight informs his acclaimed three-volume series: How Maritime Trade and the Indian Subcontinent Shaped the World (shortlisted for the Mountbatten Maritime Literary Award), The Millennium Maritime Revolution, and the forthcoming The Ascent of Maritime Trade 1700–2025 (2026). Before this trilogy, Collins authored The Essential Guide to Chartering and the Dry Freight Market, a widely respected resource for the shipping industry, praised for its clarity and depth.
His work unveils how vibrant ports, from ancient Gujarat to 17th-century Amsterdam, drove wealth, innovation, and philosophy, while neglect led to decline, as seen in Rome, 18th-century Holland and 20th-century Britain. Drawing on archaeology, ancient texts and personal practical experience, Collins shows the importance of maritime trade in global history. A sought-after voice in historical and trade circles, he invites readers to explore the currents of human progress through his books. Connect with Nick’s work and discover a world shaped by the sea.
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