in transit
Example Sentences
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“While in transit, the agents were informed that Turner was no longer at the location.”
From Los Angeles Times
Total oil on water—including crude in transit and stored in tankers—reached 1.4 billion barrels this week, according to Vortexa, an energy and shipping analytics firm.
Global oil inventories surged in September, reaching their highest level since July 2021, while oil in transit or stored on water also saw a notable increase.
The rise in non-OECD stocks was largely driven by China, while the amount of oil in transit or temporarily stored on ships saw a significant uptick.
Oil stockpiles on the water, of which roughly 95% consists of oil in transit, are near levels last seen during the pandemic when Brent crude prices were around $30/bbl, Hussain adds.
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