The 'colonies' they established were in fact trading stations. This allowed them to trade extensively in local produce and cross-trade between areas as well as just in their own produce of timber, food and dyes.
The exception was their colony Carthage, which grew in strength to establish its own trading colonies in the western Mediterranean.
That would be the very ancient Phoenicians (1550 BC-300 BC).See the related Wikipedia link listed below for more information:
The culture most associated with seafaring, trading, and establishing colonies around the Mediterranean Sea is the ancient Phoenicians. Originating from the region of modern-day Lebanon, the Phoenicians were skilled sailors and traders who founded numerous colonies, including Carthage, and played a crucial role in the spread of trade and cultural exchange across the Mediterranean. Their maritime prowess and development of the alphabet significantly influenced other Mediterranean civilizations.
The Phoenicians competed with the Minoans for control over trade routes and maritime trade in the Mediterranean Sea. As skilled seafarers and traders, the Phoenicians sought to expand their influence and access to valuable resources, including tin and other commodities. This rivalry was crucial in shaping the commercial dynamics of the ancient Mediterranean world. Ultimately, the Phoenicians emerged as dominant traders, establishing their own colonies and trade networks.
Phoenicians
In most of the world - just around the Mediterranean.
establishing colonies in North America
they wanted to make trading post
That would be the very ancient Phoenicians (1550 BC-300 BC).See the related Wikipedia link listed below for more information:
Establishing colonies in North America
They established trading stations rather than colonies, to promote their carry-trade activity.
That would be the very ancient Phoenicians (1550 BC-300 BC).See the related Wikipedia link listed below for more information:
Phoenicians