By the Numbers
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Increased 2.7% in June
AJOT | July 19, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.7% in June after rising 0.3% in May. In June, the index equaled 120.1 (2015=100) versus 116.9 in May.
Oversupply of containers leading to second-hand container market price correction; Container xChange analysis
AJOT | July 19, 2022 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | By The Numbers
The oversupply of containers is contributing to second-hand container market prices plummeting, Container xChange shared in a recent analysis.
Quicargo: Truck drivers are 237% more prone to experience a work-life imbalance
AJOT | July 19, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers
Predictions about the future of the logistics industry often discuss the consequences of automation. Although this process will definitely impact the way this industry operates, other challenges, like mental and physical stress, should equally be addressed.
FTR Reports Preliminary Trailer Orders Continued to Backtrack in June
AJOT Administrator | July 18, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders fell back in June to 14,400 units. Orders were down 23% m/m but up 20% y/y. Trailer orders for the past twelve months have totaled 265,000 units.
US gas output to top 100 Bcfd by end-2022, a record high, with more growth expected next year
AJOT Administrator | July 18, 2022 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers
US natural gas production is forecast to hit an all-time high in the coming months, racing past 100 billion cubic feet per day (Bcfd), helping feed global demand as the world faces a severe supply shortage.
July Cowen/AFS Freight Index: High fuel surcharges, seasonal factors to prop up transportation costs in Q3
AJOT | July 18, 2022 | Logistics | By The Numbers
As demand softens and shippers take action to mitigate exposure to high costs, index predicts moderate-to-declining quarter-over-quarter growth rates across modes, though year-over-year trends indicate sustained strength
Second-quarter U.S. gasoline consumption has been less than during 2021
AJOT | July 18, 2022 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers
Based on weekly estimates in our Weekly Petroleum Status Report (WPSR), less gasoline has been consumed in the United States during the second quarter of 2022 and early July than during the same period in 2021.
Cathay Pacific releases traffic figures for June 2022
AJOT | July 15, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines | By The Numbers
Cathay Pacific today released its traffic figures for June 2022. The airline’s traffic figures continued to reflect the positive impact of further adjustments to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, notably the circuit-breaker mechanism, effective from 1 June.
WorldACD: Air cargo trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 27)
AJOT | July 15, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | By The Numbers
WorldACD's latest views on air cargo market developments, covering each of the last 5 weeks up till Sunday July 10.
Xeneta real-time rates update: week 28
AJOT | July 15, 2022 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | By The Numbers
Spot rate developments show fluctuating fortunes for ocean and air freight out of Far East
China growth slows sharply, putting GDP target out of reach
Bloomberg | July 15, 2022 | International Trade | By The Numbers
China’s economy grew at the slowest pace since the country was first hit by the coronavirus outbreak two years ago, making Beijing’s growth target for the year increasingly unattainable as economists downgrade their forecasts further.
WorldACD: Trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 25)
AJOT | July 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | By The Numbers
WorldACD's latest views on air cargo market developments, covering each of the last 5 weeks up till Sunday 26 June.
Fossil fuel sources accounted for 79% of U.S. consumption of primary energy in 2021
AJOT | July 01, 2022 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers
Fossil fuels—petroleum, natural gas, and coal—accounted for 79% of the 97 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) of primary energy consumption in the United States during 2021. About 21% of U.S. primary energy consumption in 2021 came from fuel sources other than fossil fuels, such as renewables and nuclear, according to data in our Monthly Energy Review.
For the first time, US Is sending more gas to Europe than Russia
Bloomberg | July 01, 2022 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers
For the first time, the US is supplying more natural gas to Europe than Russia sends by pipelines, according to the International Energy Agency.
Pacejet & SPS Commerce announce industry first integration for Oracle Netsuite users
AJOT | June 30, 2022 | Shipping Technology | By The Numbers
Integration will conserve resources and improve accuracy by automating Electronic Data Interchange transmissions
WorldACD: Trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 24)
AJOT | June 24, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | By The Numbers
In week 24 (June 13 - 19), worldwide chargeable weight increased by +1% compared with the week before, and the average worldwide rate remained stable.
EIA estimates show a decrease in global surplus crude oil production capacity in 2022
AJOT | June 24, 2022 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers
Our new report, titled Global Surplus Crude Oil Production Capacity, provides estimates of global surplus crude oil production capacity in both OPEC countries and non-OPEC countries.
Notes on AJOT’s Annual Top 100 Containerports A–Z
George Lauriat | June 20, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
This year’s AJOT’s Top 100 Containerports A–Z is notable for a number of reasons. It is clear from the numbers that volumes are up at ports around the world. It is also obvious that supply chain disruptions have hit the ports hard and containerships sitting at anchor awaiting berths have become a regular feature of port operations.
Freeport LNG ‘s blast will further tighten gas market for the summer - Rystad Energy
AJOT | June 16, 2022 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers
The Freeport LNG blast spells trouble for Europe but opens a potentially lucrative opportunity for North and West African gas exporters to fill the gap. Lockdown lifts in China should see demand rise, but buyers are in no rush to purchase as they can still access Russian LNG.
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending June 11, 20227
AJOT | June 15, 2022 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers
For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 510,295 carloads and intermodal units, down 3.6 percent compared with the same week last year.
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