cargo

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The ships that are now stuck would also need about a day or two to berth, load and depart the congested terminals, depending on their cargo.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

An estimated 30 million tons of cargo was damaged during that war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"We will continue to place the highest priority on ensuring the safety of our crew, cargo, and vessels as operations proceed."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Several big-name firms joined the U.S.’s reinsurance plan aimed at limiting losses to shippers who transport oil and other cargo through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He took everything he thought he needed out of the pack, along with the satellite phone, and stuffed it all into his pockets, glad he had chosen to wear cargo pants that morning.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith