by Peter Buxbaum Feb 08, 2021
SJPC looking for 50% steel jump in early 2021
The South Jersey Port Corporation anticipates steel volumes, savaged by the COVID-19 global recession and punishing Trump tariffs, will increase significantly this winter as manufacturers replenish inventories to gear up production and as COVID-19 vaccines come online, signaling an anticipated control of the pandemic.
U.S.-China de-coupling – a big red herring
The notion of de-coupling the economic relationship between the United States and China is something of a red herring.
Retail 2021: It’s all about distribution
Expect a resurgence in local shopping centers and a convergence of channels
Jones Act won’t stop US offshore wind
The first U.S.-flag installation vessel is under construction. Until its completion in 2023, there are workarounds.
New administration policies could put wind energy over the top
Policy commitments to generate $1 trillion in investments and one-million jobs
Digital technologies key to COVID vaccine distribution
But with automation comes increased cybersecurity risk
Pandemic developments will drive future supply-chain improvements
The supply-chain problems highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the distribution of vaccines have underscored the necessity for greater information sharing and supply-chain visibility.
Getting chassis unstuck
Interoperable gray pool promotes cargo fluidity
Steel’s pandemic outlook: better than expected
Demand in China is increasing and the U.S. industry is holding its own amid a bleaker global outlook and negative implications of possible new COVID closures.
Green trends to benefit steel scrap industry
The United States steel industry experienced an upswing during the third quarter of 2020, as did much of the rest of the economy. By the end of September, 18 of 27 blast furnaces were operating in North America—versus 12 at the low point.
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