shipping lane

Example Sentences

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Iran has repeatedly warned that maritime traffic through the shipping lane would "not return to its pre-war status".

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The developments have renewed uncertainty around the fate of the world’s most important energy shipping lane, which Iran closed after the U.S. and Israel launched their attack on the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The shipping lane remains a key sticking point in negotiations between Washington and Tehran, even as a fragile April 8 ceasefire continues to hold.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The shipping lane has effectively been closed to vessels, including those carrying oil and fertiliser, since the start of the conflict leading to a rise in petrol and food prices.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The fog was dense enough to make him ponder running for Elliot Head before long; for all he knew he was setting his net in the Seattle-bound shipping lane.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson