Worldwide, it’s cheaper to transport goods along coastlines by ship rather than by truck or rail. Everywhere but in the United States, that is, thanks to the 1920 Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 55102), which requires that all domestic traffic between U.S. ports must travel on an American-made ship, which costs five times as much as ships built overseas. As a result, just 2 percent of U.S. freight travels by ship between the 360 U.S. ports. Despite the growth of U.S. coastal cities, coastwise shipping tonnage is down 44 percent since 1960. That traffic has shifted to highways, trucks and trains, adding to costs, highway congestion, and air pollution.
More:
“The Obscure Maritime Law That Ruins Your Commute,” Scott Lincicome, The Atlantic
Lauri Warsta mailed an active tape recorder from London to Helsinki, and animated the resulting soundtrack. Good thing he did that in 2009, before Brexit.
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A day in the life of a huge container ship bearing imported goodies, like the ship that brought you the device you’re watching this on. Voyage from Ho-Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam to Ningbo, China.Time-lapse video by Toby Smith.
We have reviewed your Naughty/Nice Statement for calendar 2014. A coal-filled stocking will serve as your Notice of Naughtiness. If you are not in receipt of same, enjoy your gifts and have a happy holiday.
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We have reviewed your Naughty/Nice Statement for calendar 2014. A coal-filled stocking will serve as your Notice of Naughtiness. If you are not in receipt of same, enjoy your gifts and have a happy holiday.
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