cargo

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In normal times, 20% of the world’s oil flows through the narrow waterway to global markets, along with critical supplies of natural gas, fertilizer and other cargo shipments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Nike launched its World Cup home shirts with a Hollywood-worthy short film of star players including Virgil van Dijk, William Saliba and Cole Palmer modelling their kits with cargo trousers, jeans and trainers.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Even cargo vessels under naval protection can be vulnerable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Several big-name firms joined the U.S.’s reinsurance plan aimed at limiting losses to shippers who transport oil and other cargo through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Michael watched Beejee stop between buildings to rifle through the pockets of the cargo shorts.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly