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DHL has previously said that it typically benefits from such disruption, as it can lean on its air and road network to offer customers alternative options when ocean transport isn’t viable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
They also note that if aerobic exercise is not suitable due to individual limitations, "alternative forms of structured physical activity may still be beneficial."
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026
“There has been some lumpiness in production from sourcing alternative aluminum hot band material while the Novelis hot mill is down,” wrote Perry in a preview report.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Iranian officials said on Tuesday the country could withstand the blockade as it was using alternative trade routes.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
In those tense minutes after the low-fuel warning light came on, Valentina and Marina discussed all the possible alternative destinations they could think of—but they didn’t have enough fuel to get to any of them.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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