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Ships carrying world trade
Age 13 · Geography
About 90% of the goods traded between countries travel by sea. Container ships sail along fixed routes, squeeze through canals and straits, and stop at big ports to load and unload.
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In the picture
- Container ship: thousands of identical boxes carry goods of all kinds
- Canal: a narrow shortcut that saves ships a long detour
- Sea lane: a regular route that ships follow across the ocean
- Port crane: lifts boxes between ship and shore
Examples
- Clothes made in Asia reach shops in Europe inside a container carried by ship.
- Bananas, coffee and cars cross oceans on ships before arriving in your town.
Key takeaways
- About 90% of world trade goes by sea.
- Canals, straits and big ports are key points on shipping routes.
Quiz: Ships carrying world trade (Age 13)
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About how much of the goods traded between countries travels by sea?
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What is a canal for, in shipping?
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What does a container ship carry?
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