Why the World Suddenly Has Too Many Ships
The oceans are full of ships. Shipyards can't stop building. The shipping industry is currently facing a massive, structural hangover from the pandemic, leading to the largest commercial armada in human history.
But if there's a huge surplus of ships, why haven't shipping costs crashed to zero?
In this video, we uncover the fragile economics of global trade, how a temporary panic led to a multi-billion dollar mistake, and the single geopolitical crisis that is currently saving the entire industry from a catastrophic collapse.
In this video, you will learn:
The economics behind "Mega-Ships" and economies of scale.
How the pandemic caused the "Mother of All Bullwhip Effects."
Why the global ship order book hit a 17-year high.
The geopolitical buffer keeping the shipping market afloat.
What happens to all these ships when the Red Sea reopens.
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