Of Container Ships, Supply Chains, and Retail
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The Evolution of Container Shipping: Transforming Global Trade
This chapter explores the significant transformation brought about by container shipping in global logistics and its economic implications. It highlights the historical evolution of shipping containers and the critical innovations of the 1980s, while addressing modern challenges such as reliability issues and the impact of larger vessels on supply chains. The discussion also underscores the interconnectedness of global supply chains and emerging trends in risk mitigation and efficiency.
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