The Shocking Economics Behind Destroying Multi-Million Dollar Ships

The Shocking Economics Behind Destroying Multi-Million Dollar Ships

In this episode, we explore a shocking trend in global shipping: luxury cruise liners and cargo ships—some worth hundreds of millions of dollars—are being sold for scrap.

Why would profit-driven companies destroy ships that could have sailed for decades? What economic forces are driving this bizarre decision? And what does it mean for the future of global trade, supply chains, and manufacturing?

From the shipbreaking yards of Bangladesh to China's massive infrastructure boom, we unravel the hidden connections shaping our modern economy.

📦 Global trade, 🛳️ maritime economics, 📉 post-pandemic fallout—this story ties them all together.

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