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Once normalized in one of the world’s busiest sea-lanes, such practices are difficult to contain geographically.—
Zak Kassas,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026 Governments and businesses should plan now for future sea-lane disruption by large-scale formations.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
31 Jan. 2026 South Pacific sea-lanes that link Asia with Australia pass Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, making those countries strategically significant for Australia and potential pressure points for Beijing.—
Michael Kovrig,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Nov. 2025 During the golden age of ocean liners in the early 20th century, dozens of vessels plied these sea-lanes.—
Guy Trebay,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025