China is over 7k miles away. Use the shipping costs towards wages and build it here.
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Unbelievable
Big boat, many containers, big engine very efficient, doesn’t need much labor, cheap fuel, lower insurance etc. Vs. 1 driver, 1 container small engine, etc It’s like building a single family home vs. a 200 unit building.
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Use the train
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Also doesn’t work. Trains within the USA can efficiently move gravel, corn, oil etc but it’s tough with manufactured goods. There needs to be a rail siding (spur) at both pickup and delivery location. Otherwise, train from Miami to Jacksonville means: Truck => Train => Truck
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