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shipper

[ship-er] / ˈʃɪp ər /


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Malcom McLean, a New Jersey commercial shipper who championed the new idea of prepacking cargo into big metal boxes, hungered for a Pentagon contract.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

Meanwhile shipper Maersk advised against transit through the strait.

From Barron's Apr. 21, 2026

Star Bulk, another dry bulk shipper, has agreed to buy 16 Genco vessels for $470.5 million if Diana’s acquisition is successful.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

The cuts come as the shipper reported higher quarterly profit and guided for slightly higher revenue in the coming year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 28, 2026

The express company in the United States collects from the shipper the matter to be sent by express and delivers it to the consignee.

From The Express Companies of the United States A Study of a Public Utility by Bert Benedict




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