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That would be a port, or port complex.
Container ships are some of the largest ships to cross the oceans. The function is to transport goods from one location to another. The reason containers are used is because the containers can be loaded and unloaded extremely efficiently and shipped with relative ease.
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Triangular trade worked like this. Ships loaded with merchant goods, like guns, rum, clothing etc. sailed to Africa from Europe. There the merchant goods were traded for slaves. The ship loaded with slaves in middle passage sailed for the Americas and traded the slaves for raw materials like cotton, tobacco, pineapples and coffee. The ships then sailed for Europe and the process was begun again.
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Goods are sent on cargo ships across seas because it is the most economical means of transport.
A mission trade can work ships from Boston by utilizing the city's strategic location as a major port for international trade. Ships can be loaded with goods produced in the region, such as textiles, rum, or fish, and then sent to various destinations, including Europe and the Caribbean. In return, these ships can bring back valuable imports like sugar, molasses, and manufactured goods, facilitating a profitable exchange. Additionally, the trade can be organized around specific missions or goals, targeting particular markets or commodities to maximize profits.