By the Numbers
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)
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
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
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
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 | Shipping Technology | By The Numbers
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
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
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
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%
AJOT | April 08, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
March is among the Port’s most productive months: 314,000-Plus TEUs processed
Rail Traffic for the Week Ending March 26, 2022
AJOT | March 30, 2022 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers
For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 504,817 carloads and intermodal units, down 3.2 percent compared with the same week last year.
March breaks European records for highest power costs - Rystad Energy
AJOT | March 30, 2022 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers
March 2022 will go into the record books as the most expensive month for power in European history with high gas prices underscoring the importance of gas as a provider of baseload energy.
Gas markets await implementation of peace talk commitments as currency stand off continues - Rystad Energy
AJOT | March 30, 2022 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers
As peace talks indicate a potential cooling in Russian military action, the currency stand off continues.
Crude oil exports from other countries may pass through Russian infrastructure
AJOT | March 29, 2022 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers
Earlier this month, President Biden banned U.S. imports of crude oil, refined petroleum products, natural gas, coal, and coal products that originate in Russia.
Brazil and China well positioned to replace Russian OCTG production – Rystad Energy
AJOT | March 29, 2022 | Energy | By The Numbers
Volatility continues in energy metals despite sluggish demand from battery producers. Brazil and China are well positioned to replace Russian OCTG production and supply national oil companies in the Middle East.
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