merchant fleet
Example Sentences
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Its vast merchant fleet and logistics industry play dual roles supporting the People’s Liberation Army’s ability to mobilize and carry domestic factory production to shoppers worldwide.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
During a conflict, China’s merchant fleet likely would be mustered for military purposes, the report said.
From Washington Times • Aug. 2, 2023
The Royal Navy and Britain's merchant fleet, along with most others around the world, rely on satellites for navigation - but what happens if they don't work?
From BBC • Jul. 27, 2021
He found less success while fighting to overhaul government support for the U.S. merchant fleet, which received about $400 million a year in federal subsidies.
From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2020
Even should their own ships be disabled, though not captured, many of the merchant fleet might fall a prey to the Frenchmen, and the Ouzel Galley might possibly be among the number.
From The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley by Kingston, William Henry Giles
