shipping

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Financial transactions with Iran, including paying for the passage of Hormuz, are subject to U.S. sanctions that would deter major global shipping companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The summit is expected to consider what diplomatic and political steps could be taken to reopen the important shipping route, though the US was not set to attend.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Postal Service is also expected to temporarily increase prices for its shipping services by 8% on April 26.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The disruption in global shipping has sent global fuel prices soaring.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“The Fitting Factory,” said Haley, reading a tag on a shipping crate.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein