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There are hidden costs of moving goods around the world. DnA boards the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, a super-sized cargo ship at the Port of Long Beach.

Megaships and Global Shipping

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Edward Humes is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and the author of a fascinating new book.

The Hidden Costs of Your Morning Coffee

Edward Humes is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and the author of a fascinating new book.

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