On container ships, supply chains, and the physical world

Discover how the Ever Given incident turned shipping logistics upside down and highlighted the fragility of global supply chains. Explore the monumental impact container shipping has had on international trade, tracing its origins back to the SS Ideal X. Delve into the pivotal role of standardization in shipping, unraveling the pandemic's disruptive effects. Finally, understand the evolving landscape of container ships and the urgent need for enhanced infrastructure as vessel sizes grow, raising environmental concerns.