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cargo

[kahr-goh] / ˈkɑr goʊ /


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India bought a cargo of around 2 million barrels in April, according to UANI, with China still scooping up 80% of the Iranian oil exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

That would mean very large crude carriers, or VLCCs, transporting approximately 2 million barrels of crude oil could face additional premiums “in excess of $1 million for cargo war-risk coverage,” Marvin said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Iranian media reported that three oil tankers and two cargo ships had already passed through.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Ship-tracking data from MarineTraffic on Tuesday shows there are more than 250 tankers and more than 330 cargo ships inside the Gulf.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

“Yes. You’ll carry a mixed cargo to Lisbon, and stop at Funchal, in the Madeira Islands. Then on to Manila.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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