Advanced Manufacturing

End of the Line

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Why Shipbuilding is Key to Post-COVID Supply Chains

China may hold the key to the most important part of the supply chain puzzle.

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Episode Summary:

Broken supply chains have emerged as the primary economic fallout of the Covid-19 crisis. As Covid-19 fades and war in Ukraine threatens further disruptions, little discussed is the fundamental reality behind global trade: it needs ships. And containers. As the United States has relinquished leadership in shipbuilding, China is rising. 

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Written by

James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.