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container

[kuhn-tey-ner] / kənˈteɪ nər /


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Eleven weeks into the war, container shipping disruptions are more acute than at the start of the conflict, she said.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

In the early hours of 26 March, the M/V Dali container ship crashed into the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending several vehicles on the bridge plunging into the river and killing six construction workers.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The port processed more than 890,00 container units last month, 5.7% higher than a year ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

One problem, the Bank of Canada said, is that Canadian ports can’t accommodate some of the latest, ultra-large container ships being deployed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Her spices nestled in their tiny containers, and the lid of her dubba container shut and sealed.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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