Biofuels Can Power the Biggest Ships: Five Things to Know About Expanding Their Use
It’s not hyperbole: global trade depends upon the sea. Every year, 80% of the world’s goods are hauled between continents by giant ships. These boats, known as cargo ships or freighters, come with large tanks, vessels, or metal shipping containers to hold a range of goods, from produce and foodstuffs to the materials, parts, and finished products we can’t live without.
