[mofosyne]

Might be cheap in monitary terms but... not sure it's as energy efficient. What's the environmental impact?

[klipt]

Ocean freight is extremely energy efficient isn't it? Much cheaper than overland trucking for the same distance and weight?

[DamnYuppie]

This argument falls apart once you realize that the meat is taken to and from the ships via trucks and rail.

[jojobas]

Money is energy. You hire an American and he consumes twice as much energy, and produces twice as much emissions, compared to a Chinese.