freight

Example Sentences

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The Amazon/USPS situation shows that after a brutal three-year freight recession, it’s time for prices to start rising.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The overall cost of shipping oil shot up after the war broke out, said freight pricing specialist Peter Norfolk at Platts, part of S&P Global Energy.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

There are also strong tailwinds, including stable freight rates and improving operator profitability for the Indian automaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Iranian forces' threat to ships in the crucial Strait of Hormuz has driven up payments for the insurance that underpins the world freight industry.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

“Boy, we had some times, didn’t we, Finn? Remember that job we did in St. Louis down at the freight house? We left those boys knowing who was boss, didn’t we, Finn?”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool