freight

Example Sentences

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TJX Cos. management isn’t concerned with rising fuel and freight costs brought on by the Iran war, with the discount retailer officially raising its quarterly dividend by 13% to 48 cents a share.

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

Railroad operators have been testing cleaner alternatives to diesel-powered locomotives, including battery models, but still rely on diesel-electric for almost all freight routes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

AFP journalists saw a steady stream of trains and freight trucks hauling cargo from Dandong to Sinuiju.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

When I got to where Captain Billy’s sons were handing up the freight, I saw the chair.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson