By the Numbers
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index eased in July, but conditions remain robust for carriers
AJOT | September 22, 2021 | Intermodal News | Road | By The Numbers
Market conditions are still robust for carriers despite some modest easing over the past three months from the record TCI posted in April.
Rystad Energy’s Vice President gas and power markets, Xi Nan, comments on China’s pledge on coal
AJOT | September 22, 2021 | Energy News | Conventional | By The Numbers
China’s announcement to stop building coal-fired plants abroad could have been expected as China introduced their national carbon neutrality targets last year so it is logical to align their international strategy accordingly.
Oil gets a boost on US stocks draw and supply tightness / Extra comment on China’s coal wow - Rystad Energy
AJOT | September 22, 2021 | Energy News | Conventional | By The Numbers
The bullish September spin looks poised to continue to nurture higher oil prices above $75 in the very near term, supported by the forecasted super-size gasoline draw by API, as well as general supply tightness that is likely to persist in the short term.
$3 billion airport logistics automation market projected to have modest growth out to 2025
AJOT | September 22, 2021 | Air Cargo News | Freighters | By The Numbers
Global market intelligence firm Interact Analysis has published the first edition of a new report on the airport logistics automation market containing an analysis of baggage, cargo and software in airports globally.
WRI Market Insights 2021: The Global Forest Industry This Quarter
AJOT | September 22, 2021 | International Trade | Commodity | By The Numbers
Softwood sawlog prices have gone up in 21 of 22 WRQ regions worldwide in the past year. By far, the most significant increases have occurred throughout Europe and British Columbia.
Oil inches up as trader mood swings on China concerns and US supply - Rystad Energy
AJOT | September 22, 2021 | Energy News | Conventional | By The Numbers
It’s one of those rollercoaster days as the market today seemed confused over how to interpret two opposing forces, the concern over the effect of China’s Evergrande possible default and the tight US supply signs.
ATA Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.5% in August
AJOT | September 22, 2021 | Intermodal News | Road | By The Numbers
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.5% in August after falling 1.1% in July. In August, the index equaled 110.3 (2015=100) compared with 109.8 in July.
Crude oil inventories in Cushing, Oklahoma, are down more than 40% from start of 2021
AJOT | September 21, 2021 | Energy News | Conventional | By The Numbers
Crude oil inventories in Cushing, Oklahoma, totaled 32.9 million barrels (excluding pipeline fill and stocks in transit by water and rail) in the week ending September 10, which is a 42% decrease since the beginning of the year.
Port Houston sets new record for containers
AJOT | September 21, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
Agreement with USACE clears way for future growth
Oil drops on strong dollar, risk aversion and US supply comeback - Rystad Energy
AJOT | September 20, 2021 | Energy News | Conventional | By The Numbers
When markets bubble up, there always comes a moment when traders aim to reap profits and reduce their portfolio’s risk.
Valenciaport handled 3,000 export containers a day in August
AJOT | September 20, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
Valenciaport has consolidated its position as the best partner in import/export for companies in its area of influence. APV-managed facilities handle 40% of Spain's exports and imports by sea
WorldACD: Trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 36)
AJOT | September 20, 2021 | Air Cargo News | Freighters | By The Numbers
WorldACD's latest views on air cargo market developments, covering each of the last 5 weeks up till Sunday 12 September.
NWSA volume growth trend continues in August
AJOT | September 20, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
The Northwest Seaport Alliance handled a total of 305,071 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), an increase of 10.4% compared to August 2020. Full imports grew 3.3%, while full exports decreased 6.2%.
Green hydrogen projects will stay dry without a parallel desalination market to provide fresh water
AJOT | September 17, 2021 | Energy News | Alternative | By The Numbers
The global pipeline for green hydrogen projects is growing fast, with a current target of 206 gigawatts (GW) in installed electrolyzer capacity by 2040. However, a Rystad Energy analysis reveals that the locations of the planned projects are overwhelmingly in areas where water is in short supply.
The U.S. exported slightly more petroleum than it imported in the first half of 2021
AJOT | September 17, 2021 | Energy News | Conventional | By The Numbers
Our Petroleum Supply Monthly trade data show that the United States exported more crude oil and petroleum products than it imported during the first half of 2021 by 120,000 barrels per day (b/d), or less than 1% of combined crude oil and petroleum product exports and imports.
Oil edges down on US supply return, strong dollar and Covid-19 outbreaks in Asia - Rystad Energy
AJOT | September 17, 2021 | Energy News | Conventional | By The Numbers
The reason oil prices reached such highs in the last few days was clearly supply disruptions and drawdowns in inventories, so now that US oil production is returning, oil as expected trades lower.
U.S. natural gas consumption to be lower in 2021 and 2022, led by the electric power sector
AJOT | September 17, 2021 | Energy News | Conventional | By The Numbers
In EIA’s September Short-Term Energy Outlook, we expect U.S. consumption of natural gas to decline in 2021 and 2022 from 2020 levels.
DAT Truckload Volume Index gained 2% in August
AJOT | September 17, 2021 | Intermodal News | Road | By The Numbers
Truckload volume surged and spot and contract freight rates hit new highs in August as logistics managers stare down their most challenging peak shipping season yet.
Cargo airlines add 23,049 employees since pandemic
AJOT | September 08, 2021 | Air Cargo News | Freighters | By The Numbers
July airline industry employment ticks up nearly 1% from June, remains 3.7% below pre-pandemic july 2019
EIA: Number of drilled but uncompleted wells declines
AJOT | September 08, 2021 | Energy News | Conventional | By The Numbers
Based on our latest Drilling Productivity Report (DPR), 5,957 drilled but uncompleted wells (DUCs) were in the United States in all DPR regions in July 2021, the lowest for any month since November 2017
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