freight

Example Sentences

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TJX Cos. management isn’t concerned with rising fuel and freight costs brought on by the Iran war, with the discount retailer officially raising its quarterly dividend by 13% to 48 cents a share.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The overall cost of shipping oil shot up after the war broke out, said freight pricing specialist Peter Norfolk at Platts, part of S&P Global Energy.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Railroad operators have been testing cleaner alternatives to diesel-powered locomotives, including battery models, but still rely on diesel-electric for almost all freight routes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Locomotives need to be able to haul freight across mountainous and desert regions, in various weather conditions and temperatures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Next they heard the sounds of the freight train’s engine as it pulled out of the yards, leaving them behind.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty