freight
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The company’s gross profit margin expanded 1.2 percentage points in the first quarter, driven by by higher markups, lower freight costs, and lower “shrink”—the industry’s word for theft.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
The deal, announced last July, has faced resistance from customers and rivals who argue that the tie-up would raise freight prices and reduce competition.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The flat rate of freight was brought in last year to make the freight sector more competitive.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Shipping, insurance and freight costs are likely to normalize more slowly than crude prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
The moon slips out for a second, shining its bluish light on what might be freight cars.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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