container
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For container ships, fuel now costs about 25% of the total price of a voyage from Asia to Los Angeles, Seroka said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
The Japanese shipper’s earnings have been volatile, reflecting the cyclical nature of global trade, particularly in container shipping, where contracts tend to be short term.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
It lets the ingredients feel distinct, which is really all I want from a lunch I’ll be eating out of the same container for two or three days.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps boarded two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz, the country’s Tasnim news agency said on Sunday.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
“That’s the big gun, but it stinks to high heaven. Best to keep that container sealed tight,” she said.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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