By the Numbers
Intermodal volumes are down in second quarter
| August 02, 2019 | Intermodal | By The Numbers
Total intermodal volumes declined 3.8 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2019, according to the Intermodal Association of North America's Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics report.
Second quarter 2019 cargo theft trends analysis
| August 02, 2019 | International Trade | By The Numbers
In the second quarter of 2019, CargoNet® recorded 308 supply chain risk events in the United States and Canada.
U.S. LNG exports to Europe increase amid declining demand and spot LNG prices in Asia
| July 29, 2019 | Energy | By The Numbers
This year, the United States became the world’s third-largest LNG exporter, averaging 4.2 Bcf/d in the first five months of the year, exceeding Malaysia’s LNG exports of 3.6 Bcf/d during the same period.
Sluggish animal spirits highlight India’s struggle with slowdown
| July 28, 2019 | International Trade | By The Numbers
India’s economy remained sluggish in June, with the slowdown becoming more pervasive amid a slump in services and a plunge in exports.
More U.S. coal-fired power plants are decommissioning as retirements continue
| July 26, 2019 | Energy | By The Numbers
Between 2010 and the first quarter of 2019, U.S. power companies announced the retirement of more than 546 coal-fired power units, totaling about 102 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.
Real Gross GDP up in Q2
| July 26, 2019 | International Trade | By The Numbers
Gross Domestic Product, Second Quarter 2019 (Advance Estimate) and Annual Update
North American freight volumes now negative for seventh month in a row
| July 16, 2019 | International Trade | By The Numbers
The Cass Freight Index accurately measures trends in North American shipping activity based on $28 billion in paid freight expenses for the Cass customer base of hundreds of large shippers. The Cass Freight Index is widely considered a valuable economic indicator.
EIA expects U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions to fall in 2019
| July 15, 2019 | Energy | By The Numbers
After a 2.7% increase in U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2018, EIA’s July Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) forecasts a 2.2% decrease in CO2 emissions for 2019.
Growth in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale and tight gas production leads to LNG exports
| July 12, 2019 | Energy | By The Numbers
Argentina’s domestic natural gas production has been rising steadily in the past three years, largely because of increasing production from the Neuquén Basin’s Vaca Muerta shale and tight gas play.
May cargo volume continues to make gains at the Port of NY and NJ
| July 08, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
The pattern of monthly record-setting volume continued in May at the Port of New York and New Jersey.
U.S. crude oil production surpassed 12 million barrels per day in April
| July 08, 2019 | Energy | By The Numbers
U.S. crude oil production and lease condensate reached another milestone in April 2019, totaling 12.2 million barrels per day (b/d), according to EIA’s latest Petroleum Supply Monthly.
Dreary: No substitute
| July 08, 2019 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | By The Numbers
Europe’s different manufacturing base means that it is not a perfect alternative to China for US consumers.
Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories, and Orders
| July 03, 2019 | International Trade | By The Numbers
New orders for manufactured goods in May decreased $3.6 billion or 0.7 percent to $493.6 billion.
BEA: U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2019
| July 03, 2019 | International Trade | By The Numbers
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $55.5 billion in May, up $4.3 billion from $51.2 billion in April, revised. May exports were $210.6 billion, $4.2 billion more than April exports. May imports were $266.2 billion, $8.5 billion more than April imports.
Container market disruption seems likely as uncertainty mounts
| July 03, 2019 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | By The Numbers
Today’s container market is confronting more than its fair share of headwinds.
Petroleum, natural gas, and coal continue to dominate U.S. energy consumption
| July 01, 2019 | Energy | By The Numbers
Despite the increase, the fossil fuel share of total U.S. energy consumption in 2018 increased only slightly from 2017 and was the second-lowest share since 1902.
DHL Global Trade Barometer reflects deteriorating global trade due to prevailing negative sentiment in private sector
| June 28, 2019 | Logistics | Integrators | By The Numbers
For the first time since its launch in January 2018, the DHL Global Trade Barometer indicates a slight contraction of worldwide trade for the next three months.
U.S. refinery capacity reaches record high at the start of 2019
| June 28, 2019 | Energy | By The Numbers
As of January 1, 2019, U.S. operable atmospheric crude oil distillation capacity was a record-high 18.8 million barrels per calendar day (b/cd), an increase of 1.1% since the beginning of 2018, according to EIA’s annual Refinery Capacity Report.
Vietnam’s Economy Expands 6.71% in Second Quarter on Exports
| June 27, 2019 | International Trade | By The Numbers
Vietnam’s economy grew at a faster pace in the second quarter than economists predicted, underpinned by foreign investment and export growth.
A Third Fed Factory Gauge Unexpectedly Weakens as Outlook Dims
| June 24, 2019 | International Trade | By The Numbers
A third Federal Reserve regional bank factory survey weakened in June, adding to signs of waning momentum in manufacturing amid heightened trade tension.
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