Cargo traded between the U.S. and Europe usually goes through East Coast ports. But a new direct route between Belgium and the port of Cleveland, Ohio, aims to score some business of its own.
The inaugural voyage kicked off last week. A container ship laden with a bus, some beer and high hopes is on its way to Antwerp.
From the Here & Now Contributors Network, Brian Bull of WCPN reports.
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