How have containerisation and airplanes expanded world trade?
By speeding up and reducing the cost of shipping goods globally.
What is containerisation?
The use of standard-sized containers that move easily between ships, trucks, and trains.
What percentage and value of the world’s consumer goods are transported by containerisation?
Over 60% of goods, worth nearly $14 trillion.
What did containerisation replace and what effect did this have?
Replaced slow, manual cargo loading, cutting transport costs and times.
How did containerisation affect international trade?
Made it faster, cheaper, and more reliable, enabling global supply chains.
How many people fly somewhere every day?
Six million people.
What types of goods benefit most from air transport?
Time-sensitive or perishable goods like fresh fruit and vegetables.
What year did the Boeing 747 lower air travel costs, and what was the effect?
In the 1960s; made international tourism affordable for the middle class.
How have airplanes affected global culture and business?
Increased tourism and business travel connects people across cultures, spreading ideas, values, and traditions.
Smartphones
Smartphones connect 2.7 billion people worldwide, giving instant internet access almost anywhere.
What percentage of the U.S. mobile population accesses news and information via mobile device?
89
How do smartphones enable global communication and culture sharing?
Provide real-time communication, information sharing, and social networking across borders.
How do smartphones impact global e-commerce?
Allow consumers to shop, pay bills, and access services from any location.
internet
The internet connects people, businesses, and countries worldwide, transforming communication and trade connects over 5.4 billion users.
How does the internet spread ideas, culture, and knowledge?
Through social media, communication, streaming, online forums, and instant trade.
