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On container ships, supply chains, and the physical world

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The Shipping Container: A Catalyst for Global Trade

This chapter explores the transformative role of container shipping in global trade, starting with the inaugural journey of the SS Ideal X in 1956. It highlights the significant growth in exports and GDP resulting from the widespread adoption of standardized containers and the evolution of transportation logistics.

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