Ninety Percent of Everything: Inside Shipping, the Invisible Industry That Puts Clothes on Your Back, Gas in Your Car, and Food on Your Plate
by Rose George
Ninety Percent of Everything offers a captivating look inside the shipping industry, the unseen backbone of global commerce. Rose George reveals how this vast network transports the majority of goods—from clothes and fuel to food—across the world's oceans, shaping our daily lives in profound ways.
About This Book
In Ninety Percent of Everything, Rose George takes readers on a journey inside the shipping industry, often overlooked yet essential to modern life. This book uncovers the vast operations that transport goods across oceans, powering global trade and everyday conveniences.
From massive container ships to the crews that navigate them, the narrative highlights the scale and complexity of maritime logistics. It explains how shipping connects distant economies, ensuring the flow of essential items like clothing, fuel, and food to consumers worldwide.
George's account draws attention to the industry's role in sustaining our material world, emphasizing its efficiency and reach. Through this lens, the book illustrates the interconnectedness of global supply chains and their impact on daily existence.
By delving into shipping's inner workings, the exploration reveals the unseen forces behind the products we rely on, offering a fresh perspective on an indispensable sector.
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