unloading

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According to data from Kpler Marine Traffic, 11 container ships were docked in Jeddah on Thursday, with nine waiting, and an average wait of 36 hours before unloading compared to 17 hours the previous week.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

They can remain “capital light” and less levered since they are unloading large chunks of debt, often at a premium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Cleaning houses, working in a candle shop, babysitting, unloading trucks in a food terminal and finally the kitchen of local health food grocery the Turnip Truck, music was always in the background.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

"Diesel has reached a price that's quite critical for us," said Le Quintrec, unloading sole and sea bass caught recently overnight at the port of Lorient.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

At the end of the wharf, under the derrick used for unloading the largest ships, he stripped off his clothes and dove into the water.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes