Last year the shipping industry transported more than $4 trillion worth of goods all over the world on huge container vessels. Although these mighty boats are now the backbone of global supply chains, shipping wasn’t always so efficient. This video takes a look at how these metal behemoths revolutionized an ancient industry and the ways they continue to innovate today.
Questions:
- How did large container vessels revolutionize the shipping industry?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of using large container ships to transport products around the world?