port

Example Sentences

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A third Iranian ship passed Sri Lanka and entered safe harbour in India’s southern port of Kochi.

From Barron's

The twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are the epicenter of the region’s logistics industry, supporting more than 200,000 jobs and contributing $28 billion to the regional economy in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

Funding also continues towards shared patrols to search containers and vehicles using Border Force officers, dog teams, security infrastructure in and around the port and equipment for Belgian officers.

From BBC

"During other periods of adverse weather the vessels returned to port, rather than massing offshore in these kinds of formations."

From Barron's

Some are at sea and some are stuck in port, but he says it is difficult to assess which is the more dangerous position.

From BBC