"... without diesel engines, intercontinental trade in bulk cargoes—from grain to crude oil—would have been just a small fraction of recent shipments." ([Location 2330](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B08SGC3TD3&location=2330)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[maritime]], **Source** -- [[202412030828 - B - How the World Really Works]]