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Despite major advancements in other forms of transportation, a surprising 90% of all goods are
transported by ship. People all around the world are hugely reliant on imports and exports via shipping.
2. Shipping is safe
Because of its inherently global nature, shipping was one of the first industries to adopt widely
implemented international safety standards. And to this day, it is still more heavily regulated than most
other industries—with agencies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) setting standards
for safer, more environmentally friendly shipping.
5. Container ships are even more powerful than you might think…
Such high construction costs make sense when you consider the power needed to propel vessels.
Engines on container ships can exceed 100,000hp in power—roughly 1,000 times more than an average
car.