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shipping lane [′ship·iŋ ‚lān] (navigation) An established route traversed by ocean shipping. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Sinking a cargo ship with an improvised explosive device to block a commercial shipping route--one common scenario--would be difficult owing to modern ship design, and sunken ships even then could be cleared quickly from shipping lanes. Throughout the past several years, as violence has increased in parts of the world, international shipping lanes remained busier than at any time in human history. If conflicts spread, it could raise issues on control/safety of shipping lanes and open further pressure points. |
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