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Shipping the World

20191 seasonGTV SeriesDocumentary

International trade has been ferried around the world via boat for centuries. If the business of shipping stopped tomorrow, half the world would starve, and the other half would freeze. A testament of humanity's will to tame the elements…

DirectorAndrew Southwell

Where to watch

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
A Twenty-Foot Revolution
Nov 19, 2019
E2
Moving Mountains
Nov 26, 2019
E3
High Seas and Fast Lanes
Dec 3, 2019
E4
Mega Ports
Dec 10, 2019

Cast

DBDon Battee
Don Battee
Narrator (voice)

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Shipping the World — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shipping the World?

Shipping the World is streaming on Foxtel Now and DocPlay in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shipping the World on Netflix?

No, Shipping the World is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and DocPlay.

Is Shipping the World on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shipping the World isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Foxtel Now and DocPlay instead.

Where can I watch Shipping the World for free?

Shipping the World is available on Foxtel Now and DocPlay in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Shipping the World?

Shipping the World has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of Shipping the World out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Shipping the World are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Shipping the World?

No — Shipping the World ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.