shipping lane
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shipping lane
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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The strait is a key shipping lane for oil.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
The U.S. previously wanted the strait open to traffic to ease pressure on oil prices, since the waterway is a key shipping lane for crude oil.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 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 deal to halt hostilities doesn’t mean the shipping lane will return to normal in the short term.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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
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