carriers

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But in the past year Chinese aircraft carriers have occasionally operated beyond these islands.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

So far, the number of oil tankers and gas carriers transiting the Strait of Hormuz remains limited, with just five vessels moving through on Monday, according to data from marine traffic tracking platform Kpler.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

But the U.S. wireless carriers aren’t waiting to be cut out of their own business.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Oil tankers and LNG carriers are likely to get priority through the Strait of Hormuz, while dry-bulk fertilizer cargoes may face delays.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Water carriers, just outside, their barrows laden with great tubs of water, passed to and fro all day, the water splashing out of the tubs upon the stones.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck