An interview with Marc Levinson, author of 'The Box'

The Box was arguably the book that introduced container shipping to the general public – or as much of the general public interested in reading books by economists. In this interview with US freight forwarder Flexport, author Marc Levinson reflects on what’s happened in box trades in the decade since its publication, and it makes for a fascinating read. Along the way, Mr Levinson debunks Malcom McClean’s legendary tale of how he invented the container – sitting in his truck ...