How Many Shipping Containers Are Really Lost At Sea?
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released an update to its 2011 survey and estimate of containers lost at sea.
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The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released an update to its 2011 survey and estimate of containers lost at sea.
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