shipping

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Economists expect a surge in inflation if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, which would once again put Nestlé in a tough position of choosing between hiking prices and growing volumes.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It followed a series of skirmishes centered on U.S. efforts to enforce its blockade of Iranian ports and Tehran’s actions to keep shipping through the Strait of Hormuz bottled up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It comes against the backdrop of tensions involving Iran, the US and Israel, which have disrupted shipping routes and increased military activity in and around the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz to most commercial shipping has driven up gasoline and other commodity prices, with pump prices up nearly 50% since the start of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

He peers at the shipping label for a moment and then rips it in half, wadding it and tossing it into the trash.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera