Box

Discover the transformative journey of container shipping in Box by Marc Levinson, published by Princeton University Press in 2016. This captivating second edition, featuring a new chapter by the author, spans 540 pages and delves into the pivotal moment in April 1956 when a refitted oil tanker transported fifty-eight shipping containers from Newark to Houston. This seemingly small event marked the inception of a revolutionary industry that fueled the surge in global trade.

In Box, Levinson masterfully narrates the compelling history of the container's invention, the challenges faced during its early adoption, and the sweeping changes it brought to the shipping world. This insightful book is essential reading for anyone interested in the evolution of trade and logistics. Dive into the pages of Box and explore how a simple innovation reshaped the global economy.