Trade and Transportation by the Numbers

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 9)

AJOT | March 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters | By The Numbers

Tonnages up +13% in first two months of 2024

January volume indicates strong start to 2024 at the Port of NY and NJ

AJOT | March 11, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

The Port of New York and New Jersey started the new year with robust volume and auto numbers. Total volume for January 2024 rose by 3.4 percent from the previous year, totaling 667,346 TEUs (368,099 containers)...

Global Container Market Review - March Edition

AJOT | March 11, 2024 | By The Numbers

The latest monthly review of the global container market by the Baltic Exchange - published in collaboration with Freightos, Vespucci Maritime and Freight Investor Services - is now avaiable to read and download.

Shell plc fourth quarter 2023 Euro and GBP equivalent dividend payments

AJOT | March 11, 2024 | By The Numbers

The Board of Shell plc today announced the pounds sterling and euro equivalent dividend payments in respect of the fourth quarter 2023 interim dividend, which was announced on February 1, 2024 at US$0.344 per ordinary share...

February 2024 U.S. transportation sector unemployment rises above the February 2023 Level

AJOT | March 08, 2024 | International Trade | By The Numbers

The unemployment rate in the U.S. transportation sector was 5.9% (not seasonally adjusted) in February 2024 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Import cargo returning to normal after Red Sea disruptions

AJOT | March 08, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway | By The Numbers

With the supply chain adjusting to ongoing Houthi rebel attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports remains on track to show year-over-year increases through the first half of 2024

Rystad Energy data shows OPEC+ output jumped more than 200,000 bpd in February.

AJOT | March 08, 2024 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

According to Rystad Energy data and research, crude production in OPEC+ countries increased by 212,000 barrels per day (bpd) in February over January output.

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased by 6%

AJOT | March 08, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | By The Numbers

Drewry's World Container Index decreased by 6% to $3,287 per 40ft container this week and is up 82% when compared with the same week last year.

BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index® signals flat shipper confidence for Q2 2024

AJOT | March 01, 2024 | Logistics | By The Numbers

The second quarter of 2024 forecast reveals horizontal to slightly down confidence from shippers across industry segments. Fueled by a balanced market environment in Q1 2024, shippers are cautious for the upcoming quarter...

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 8) - 2024

AJOT | March 01, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters | By The Numbers

Tonnages rebound post-LNY as sea-air surge continues...

FTR Shippers Conditions Index barely moved in December

AJOT | February 29, 2024 | Trucking | By The Numbers

FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index barely moved in December with a reading of 6.4 as shippers saw unusually stable conditions during the month. However, entering 2024 the outlook is weaker as fuel prices stop dropping steadily and freight rates become a bit less favorable...

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 7) - 2024

AJOT | February 26, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters | By The Numbers

Asia-Europe sea-air hubs record strong surge in tonnages...

CMA CGM: Financial Results

AJOT | February 23, 2024 | Maritime | By The Numbers

Financial results reflect a year of contrasts for the transport and logistics industry and confirm the relevance of the CMA CGM Group’s strategy...

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 6) - 2024

AJOT | February 19, 2024 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

China inbound tonnages slump as Year of the Dragon starts...

FTR’s TCI for December reflects a modestly weaker market for trucking companies

AJOT | February 16, 2024 | Trucking | By The Numbers

December’s decrease was due mostly to a higher cost of capital and a deterioration in freight rates. The outlook remains below neutral market conditions through 2024.

Great Lakes reports fourth quarter and full year 2023 resultsts

AJOT | February 14, 2024 | Maritime | By The Numbers

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023...

Fraport Traffic Figures – January 2024

AJOT | February 13, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports | By The Numbers

Year begins with continued passenger growth...

U.S. Cargo and passenger airlines lost 1,492 jobs in December 2023

AJOT | February 12, 2024 | By The Numbers

Employment remains 8.4% above pre-pandemic December 2019...

Coast Guard finalizes 2024 Great Lakes Pilotage Rates

AJOT | February 09, 2024 | Maritime | By The Numbers

The new rates seek to generate revenue for each of the three U.S. Great Lakes pilot associations by implementing hourly charges for pilotage services according to geographic area. Pilotage rates are paid by vessel operators serving Great Lakes ports...

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 5) - 2024

AJOT | February 09, 2024 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Ex-China rates surge ahead of Lunar New Year...

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