freighting

Example Sentences

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And, he said, growth in freighting has slowed in the years since the pandemic boost, with warehouses seeing higher job vacancy rates.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

Per the statement from the White House, "Bypassing regular air freighting routes will speed up the importation and distribution of formula and serve as an immediate support as manufacturers continue to ramp up production."

From Salon • May 18, 2022

One of the islands' main salmon exporters - Hiddenfjord - is also doing its bit, by ceasing the air freighting of its fresh fish.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2021

The company turned briefly to air freighting products to meet demand, but at five or six times the cost of sea freight, it cut into the company’s profits.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2021

Although he no longer ran a freighting business full-time, he still moved some goods and welcomed my assistance.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac