Published Jan 18, 2021
Why the Cost of Shipping Goods From China Is Suddenly Soaring
Economist and historian Marc Levinson delves into the soaring costs of shipping from China, uncovering the pandemic-induced global shipping crisis and its effects on logistics and trade, while also examining the industry's evolution due to containerization, the rise of mega ships, and strategic shipping alliances that may threaten market competition.
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