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    What commodity uses more ocean cargo containers than any other?

    Question #68752. Asked by denmarks. (Jul 24 06 3:37 PM)


    Brainyblonde

    		Today, approximately 90% of non-bulk cargo worldwide moves by containers stacked on transport ships; 26% of all containers originate from China.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Containers

    Machinery and electronic products have become China's main exports.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_the_People's_Republic_of_China#Industry


    Jul 25 06, 3:39 PM
    denmarks

    		Your reply does not answer the question. I saw a reference a couple of year ago indicating the number one specific product in containers. I would like to verify it. Bananas.

    Jul 26 06, 8:08 AM

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