Invisible systems
Global trade
An everyday object can connect producers and buyers across borders.
International trade depends on linked transport routes and logistics. Disruptions in one part can affect people far from the original event.
A closer look
The picture, in three parts.
Produce
Goods originate in a place.
Connect
Transport and logistics link markets.
Deliver
Goods reach another stage or destination.
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Sources checked: 10 September 2026. Visuals are illustrations, not documentary evidence.
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