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Abstract
The purpose of this article was to analyze the main maritime routes for containerized cargo transport between the east coast of the United States and Asia, evaluating the Panama Canal and the Cape Horn route. The methodology included a conceptualization of the history of containerization, the current state of trade, and route evaluation. The results showed that approximately 60% of trade is conducted through the Panama Canal due to its efficiency and reduced distance, while the Cape Horn route, although used for the remaining 40%, presents significant challenges due to extreme weather conditions. The main conclusion indicates that the Panama Canal is the preferable option due to its cost and transit time efficiency compared to Cape Horn, which offers a less viable route for containerized cargo due to its inherent difficulties.
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