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JAL sees return to profit as Japan moves to reopen borders

Bloomberg | May 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines | By The Numbers

Japan Airlines Co. forecast a return to profit this year, betting on a pick-up in domestic and international travel as the nation signals it’s ready to loosen virus-related border controls.

WorldACD: Trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 16)
WorldACD: Trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 16)

AJOT | April 29, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | By The Numbers

WorldACD views on air cargo market developments, covering each of the last 5 weeks up till Sunday 24 April.

FTR Reports Preliminary Trailer Orders Surge in March to 36,200 Units

AJOT | April 14, 2022 | Intermodal | Road | By The Numbers

Trailer orders for the past twelve months have totaled 252,000 units.

EIA: Wind was second-largest source of U.S. electricity generation on March 29
EIA: Wind was second-largest source of U.S. electricity generation on March 29

AJOT | April 14, 2022 | Energy | Alternative | By The Numbers

On Tuesday, March 29, wind turbines in the Lower 48 states produced 2,017 gigawatthours (GWh) of electricity, making wind the second-largest source of electric generation for the day, only behind natural gas, according to our Hourly Electric Grid Monitor.

WorldACD: Trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 13)
WorldACD: Trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 13)

AJOT | April 13, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | By The Numbers

In week 13 (March 28 - April 3), worldwide chargeable weight decreased by -6% compared with the week before, and the average worldwide rate increased to US$ 4.10.

Rail Traffic for the Week Ending April 9, 2022

AJOT | April 13, 2022 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers

For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 508,343 carloads and intermodal units, down 1 percent compared with the same week last year.

US DOT February 2022 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI)
US DOT February 2022 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI)

AJOT | April 13, 2022 | International Trade | By The Numbers

The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, fell 0.2% in February from January to 138.5.

Power prices remain high globally – Rystad Energy

AJOT | April 13, 2022 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

Power prices remain high in both Europe and Asia as the northern hemisphere begins to focus on restocking. In the southern hemisphere, India has just 9 days of coal supply heading into the start of its high consumption season.

Permian drilling permits hit all-time monthly high in March, signaling production surge on the horizon
Permian drilling permits hit all-time monthly high in March, signaling production surge on the horizon

AJOT | April 13, 2022 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

Horizontal drilling permits for new wells in the Permian Basin hit an all-time high in March, with 904 total permit awards, driven by elevated oil prices and production demand, Rystad Energy research shows.

Haynesville natural gas production reached a record high in late 2021
Haynesville natural gas production reached a record high in late 2021

AJOT | April 13, 2022 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

Dry natural gas production from the Haynesville shale play in northeastern Texas and northwestern Louisiana reached new highs in the second half of 2021, and production has remained relatively strong in early 2022. Haynesville natural gas production accounted for about 13% of all U.S. dry natural gas production in February 2022.

Sanctions on Russian crude could be a catastrophe for Europe’s diesel supply - Rystad Energy

AJOT | April 13, 2022 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

A European wide embargo on Russian oil may tip an already tight European diesel market into a full squeeze.

Fraport’s upward trend in Passenger traffic continues as cargo declines
Fraport’s upward trend in Passenger traffic continues as cargo declines

AJOT | April 13, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports | By The Numbers

Cargo declines amid Covid-related lockdowns in China and airspace closures over war in Ukraine – Continuing passenger growth reported at Fraport’s Group airports worldwide

Supply chain companies add over $3,000,000 in revenue with technology investment

AJOT | April 12, 2022 | By The Numbers | Shipping Technology

77% of organizations plan to invest $100k or more in supply chain technology in 2022

Shanghai lockdowns continue as Ford secures lithium supply for EV manufacturing – Rystad Energy

AJOT | April 12, 2022 | International Trade | By The Numbers

Shanghai lockdowns continue to impact the battery supply chain, as the trend of EV manufacturers moving upstream to secure metals supply strengthens.

The United States increased both imports and exports of petroleum products in 2021
The United States increased both imports and exports of petroleum products in 2021

AJOT | April 12, 2022 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

In 2021, an average of 5.7 million barrels per day (b/d) of petroleum products were exported from the United States, an increase of 360,000 b/d from 2020.

SC Ports reports all-time container record in March
SC Ports reports all-time container record in March

AJOT | April 12, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

South Carolina Ports reported an all-time container record in March, marking the 13th consecutive month of cargo records at the Port of Charleston.

asic steel prices lose some momentum, while specific grades continue to rise – Rystad Energy

AJOT | April 12, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity | By The Numbers

Basic steel prices lose some momentum, but reprieve may be short lived as global demand set to increase.

High tide at the Henry Hub, while gas flows from Russia to Europe increased in March - Rystad Energy

AJOT | April 12, 2022 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

In the US, gas prices on the Henry Hub hit a 13 year high this week. In Europe, gas flows from Russia to Europe increased by about 20% in March compared to February.

U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Add 5,799 Jobs in February 2022
U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Add 5,799 Jobs in February 2022

AJOT | April 08, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines | By The Numbers

Employment Remains 1.9% Below Pre-Pandemic February 2020

Port of Virginia volume up nearly 13%
Port of Virginia volume up nearly 13%

AJOT | April 08, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

March is among the Port’s most productive months: 314,000-Plus TEUs processed

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