Freightened: The Real Cost of Shipping

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Freightened: The Real Cost of Shipping

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Listened to this interesting report on the documentary Freightened: The Real Cost of Shipping on CBC radio show the Current.
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the- ... -1.3824478
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Re: Freightened: The Real Cost of Shipping

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Yes, looks very interesting, somewhat old news to us active seafarers, but to the average Canadian, to hear this on our national broadcaster, is certainly exciting and interesting. A timely glimpse of the ravages of globalization and its hidden costs.
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