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The Box

How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger - Second Edition with a new chapter by the author
in: Economics
Summary:

The book chronicles the development and global impact of the shipping container, detailing how its standardization revolutionized international trade and logistics. It explores the container's role in fostering economic globalization, dramatically reducing transportation costs, and reshaping cities and ports worldwide.

Key points:

1. Shipping Container Standardization: The book stresses the role of standardization in enhancing efficiency in the shipping industry through the introduction of uniform container sizes.

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