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 shipping giant said demand for container shipping remained strong, but cautioned that costs would increase due to service disruptions and higher fuel prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
But it is also the site of is Canada's only Arctic deep-water seaport, meaning it has the potential to accommodate ultra-large container vessels, oil tankers and LNG ships.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 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
Nobody wanted to be around here, and that made life easier for us as we made our way to the container doors.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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