just checked, it's just over 3,000 miles from Liverpool to New York......and very nearly 13 days sailing, compared to as short as 30 minutes to EU.Oh OK, 4,500 miles then. The cost difference in transport is evident.And if you're going to use shortest possible distances for travel to the EU, use shortest possible distances to the U.S.A. as well, which is not 5000 miles.
And they're not roll on-roll off ferries.
The actual distance is only slightly relevant. The cost difference is highly relevant...and that's for USA, which could be our nearest sizable market.
Cost of shipping container to EU, less than £1000.
Cost of shipping container to USA, £4,000 to £5,000. And that's before any import taxes, customs duty, etc.
Point made?
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