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Where can i find some information about the shipping business?

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bogdanm

New Member
Hello,

I need to know a little about shipping business. Can someone point me the right direction where I can find some more info on this?
I need to know:
1.US/China trade ballance the US exports half of what it imports from China is it safe to assume that a 1000 TEU cargo ship , ships from the US to china half full?
2. Someone told me that it depends on Unions and stuff like that where you find workers if that`s the case I`ll just leave it alone.
3.How many days per year can a ship sale. It take 2 weeks to get from China to the US how many times can the ship make that in 1 year?
Thanks
 
drmichaelhenry

drmichaelhenry

New Member
For info on the shipping business, try looking at industry websites or trade journals.
  1. Yes, the trade balance means a ship might be half full going from the US to China.
  2. Union rules can affect hiring, so it’s good to research that.
  3. A ship can make about 25 trips a year if each trip takes 2 weeks.
Hope this helps!
 
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