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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2879: Empty Shipping Containers

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Posted on February 16, 2023 · Episode: 2879 The Economics of Empty Shipping Containers. Today, empty boxes.

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Traffic At The Port Of Houston Continues To Grow — Even When Others Aren’t

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 4, 2020 · The ongoing trade war with China and even the coronavirus have contributed a slowdown at some ports. So why does traffic here continue to grow?

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