You can find the written version of this episode at https://labattu.com/s5c4-cargo-ships-submarines/

(00:00) Intro

(00:48) The containerization of freight

(06:22) Moving commodities

(11:38) Ferries

(13:22) Maritime routes and chokepoints

(18:33) Technology under the sea

(21:34) The strategic submarine

(23:23) Trivia: the Suez and Panama Canals

(25:51) Further reading

(26:05) Outro

If you wish to support the lab you can do so

by clicking the “Support” button in the website’s header.