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In reaction, shipping companies are rerouting tankers, often via the Cape of Good Hope at the bottom of South Africa.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

In turn, it would give Brazil an edge at times like this, when U.S.-China tensions are rerouting trade flows and raising demand for Brazil’s agricultural products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

She’s getting tips on jobs that haven’t been posted or roles that have yet to be created, and some of her employed connections are rerouting recruiters to her.

From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2023

The biggest U.S. retailers are rerouting goods to less congested ports, even chartering their own vessels.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2021

Today, budding virtuosos are rerouting their careers to take advantage of a new short cut to instant success: contests.

From Time Magazine Archive