trade route
noun
1
: one of the sea-lanes ordinarily used by merchant ships
2
: a route followed by traders (as in caravans)
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Both the Stockdale and O'Kane remain vigilant while U.S. forces work to protect vessels from escalating threats in the region, emphasizing the U.S. Navy's crucial role in maintaining freedom of navigation and ensuring the safety of maritime trade routes.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
The opening of the NSR presents an economic opportunity as a safer maritime trade route – and a dangerous opportunity for Russia to exert strategic control over a critical maritime chokepoint.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Attacks on container vessels in the Red Sea on one of the world’s most important trade routes have driven up costs and led to shipping delays.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 13 June 2024
The Portuguese explored the Indian Ocean and established trade routes in southern Asia.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
The opening of the NSR presents an economic opportunity as a safer maritime trade route – and a dangerous opportunity for Russia to exert strategic control over a critical maritime chokepoint.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Attacks on container vessels in the Red Sea on one of the world’s most important trade routes have driven up costs and led to shipping delays.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 13 June 2024
The Portuguese explored the Indian Ocean and established trade routes in southern Asia.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Trade route.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20route. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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