>Clearly, the next step is to create a fake origin tracing firm. The possibilities for disruption are endless. One of the factors that influences internationa

>Clearly, the next step is to create a fake origin tracing firm. The possibilities for disruption are endless. One of the factors that influences international trade is the way a successfully loaded cargo can then change hands during transit or be diverted to a different destination port according to market forces. The middlemen in this process have strong incentive to conceal the true cost per tonne of the wholesale material from the inquisitive beancounters of the ultimate payers. The true origin may or may not be handled accordingly, depending on how important it is to avoid having the consumers begin sourcing the material more directly from the manufacturing facility, thereby bypassing some middlemen who could become disgruntled. It might be a better business proposition to not swim against the flow of cargo ships. It could be more lucrative being the firm which issues the best fake origin documents rather than the one revealing the true source using advanced scientific techniques. It's always paid to expedite cargo and frowned upon to introduce any delays. Don't ask me how I know. Then again you could take it one step further and have a completely fake firm . . .