1970 ⟶ Global Adoption of Container Shipping

Containerisation adopted globally, massively boosting global...
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🚢 Panama Canal Opens

August 15: Panama Canal opens.⟶
Panama Canal Opens (1914)
CanalsTradeShippingInfrastructurePanamaTransportationImperialismEconomic Development
PanamaPanamaUnited StatesUnited States

📦 Malcolm McLean Develops the Intermodal Container

The intermodal container is developed by Malcom McLean.⟶
Malcolm McLean Develops the Intermodal Container (1955)
TransportationLogisticsShippingGlobalizationTradeEconomy
United StatesUnited States

🚢 Global Adoption of Container Shipping

Containerisation adopted globally, massively boosting global trade.⟶
Global Adoption of Container Shipping (1970)
GlobalizationTradeShippingLogisticsSupply ChainTransportationEconomic Development

🤝 BRICS Economic Bloc Established

June 16: Formation of BRICS economic bloc.⟶
BRICS Economic Bloc Established (2009)
Economic CooperationInternational RelationsGlobalizationMultilateralismGeopoliticsTrade
BrazilBrazilRussiaRussiaIndiaIndiaChinaChinaSouth AfricaSouth Africa

🚢 Expanded Panama Canal Opens for Commercial Traffic

A third set of locks in the Panama Canal opens for commercial traffic.⟶
Expanded Panama Canal Opens for Commercial Traffic (2016)
Panama CanalTradeShippingInfrastructureGlobal EconomyLogisticsExpansionMaritime TransportGlobalization
PanamaPanamaUnited StatesUnited States