Many of the goods that you purchase came your way via ship, either from another North American country or from another continent. This large industry is fascinating. Here are three facts about global shipping.
1. It Is an Old Industry
The shipping industry is one of the oldest industries, dating back thousands of years. Some of the first shipping routes were between India and the Middle East. In the beginning, C was seen as safer than transporting goods via land, since land travelers were often a target for robbers.
2. It Greatly Contributes to Pollution
There are a large number of global shipping environment impacts. Huge ships are one of the leading contributors of carbon dioxide emissions, which in turn contributes to global warming. It takes a lot of fuel for a cargo ship to get from one location to another; so much, in fact, that the shipping industry would be one of the highest polluting countries if it were its own nation.
3. It Is a Huge Industry
The shipping industry employs millions of people around the world, making it a major source of employment for people from many different countries. Some of the largest ports in the world include Singapore and Shanghai, China.
Consider these facts the next time you purchase an item from overseas.