transit

Example Sentences

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Iran on Wednesday reportedly was requiring vessels to pay transit fees in cryptocurrency, rather than traditional currencies like the dollar, to get their fleets moving through the strait.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The Iranian Navy has issued new threats to oil tankers attempting to transit the strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

At least 35 large ships owned by Chinese, Greek, Pakistani and French companies have paid to transit, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"Most shipping lines would want to get details and reassurances on what it actually takes to transit and those details are not available," Lars Jensen from Vespucci Maritime told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

He returned to the driver and explained that as a transit policeman he lacked the authority to make an arrest.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose