By the Numbers
Fleet readiness surges ahead of fuel supply - green transition at a tipping point
| September 11, 2025 | Green Shipping | By The Numbers
New insights from DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 show that shipping’s energy transition is entering a new phase: One defined by strategic investment, accelerating fleet readiness, and emerging regulatory developments.
Fraport traffic figures – August 2025: Passenger and cargo volumes on the rise
| September 11, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers
In August 2025, some 6.3 million passengers traveled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), 4.1 percent more than a year before.
AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending September 06, 2025
| September 10, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers
For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 467,880 carloads and intermodal units, down 2.4 percent compared with the same week last year.
Chinese buyers fueling 30% boom in vintage VLCC values
| September 09, 2025 | International Trade | By The Numbers
Chinese buyers are fueling a sharp rise in demand for vintage very large crude carriers (VLCCs), with 81% of their acquisitions in this class involving vessels more than 15 years old over the last five years.
Steady insurance markets for hull and cargo in 2024 but offshore energy business challenges
| September 08, 2025 | Maritime | By The Numbers
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) presented its analysis of the latest marine insurance market trends at its annual conference in Singapore.
IBA forecasts COMAC will triple aircraft deliveries by 2030
| September 03, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers
IBA is forecasting that the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) will more than triple its rate of aircraft deliveries to 145 per year by 2030, marking steady progress in China’s ambition to establish an independent commercial aviation industry.
Magaya and Adelante SCM publish future-focused preparedness report
| September 03, 2025 | Logistics | By The Numbers
Magaya Corporation unveiled a new industry report titled Freight Forwarding at a Crossroads: Preparing for 2026 and Beyond, produced in collaboration with supply chain expert Adrian Gonzalez, President of Adelante SCM.
U.S. natural gas storage levels remain above average through injection season
| August 20, 2025 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers
In the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, EIA forecasts U.S. working natural gas inventories will reach 3,872 billion cubic feet (Bcf) by the end of October, or 2% more than the previous five-year average for that time of year.
AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending August 16, 2025
| August 20, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 16, 2025.
North American transborder freight decreased 2.4% in June 2025 from June 2024
| August 20, 2025 | Trucking | By The Numbers
According to the Bureau of Transportation, North American transborder freight decreased 2.4% in June 2025 from June 2024
ZIM reports financial results for the second quarter of 2025
| August 20, 2025 | Maritime | By The Numbers
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announced its consolidated results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
US logistics brands lead global rankings, hold half of top 10 spots
| August 19, 2025 | Logistics | By The Numbers
US brands continue to dominate the global logistics landscape, accounting for half of the top 10 ranked in the Logistics 25 2025 report from Brand Finance, the world's leading brand valuation consultancy.
Port of Hamburg records strong growth in container throughput in the first half of 2025
| August 18, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers
Despite continued subdued economic development and a tense geopolitical situation, the Port of Hamburg is showing stable growth and regained market share compared to the two major western ports in the first half of 2025.
Iraq crude exports & dirty oil flows
| August 08, 2025 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers
In late July 2025, the United States announced a 25 percent tariff on Indian exports, explicitly citing India’s continued purchases of Russian crude oil and military equipment.
U.S. international trade in goods and services, June 2025
| August 05, 2025 | International Trade | By The Numbers
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that the goods and services deficit was $60.2 billion in June, down $11.5 billion from $71.7 billion in May, revised.
WorldACD weekly air cargo trends (week 30)
| August 04, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers
Air cargo tonnages from China and Hong Kong to the US bounced back in the last full week of July as capacity returned following flight cancellations the previous week linked to Typhoon Wipha, although volumes to Europe have been slower to recover.
IAG Cargo delivers strong H1 2025 performance with revenues of $629M
| August 04, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers
IAG Cargo has delivered revenues of $629M for H1 2025 - an increase of 11.1 per cent on the same period last year.
July 2025 U.S. transportation sector unemployment (4.3%) falls below the July 2024 level (5.7%)
| August 01, 2025 | Intermodal | By The Numbers
The unemployment rate in the U.S. transportation sector was 4.3% (not seasonally adjusted) in July 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Matson, Inc. announces second quarter 2025 results
| August 01, 2025 | Maritime | By The Numbers
Matson, Inc. reported net income of $94.7 million, or $2.92 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index held close to neutral territory in May at -0.9
| August 01, 2025 | Trucking | By The Numbers
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index once again held close to neutral territory, declining to -0.9 in May from the -0.6 reading in April. The SCI has remained between +1 and -1 for five months.
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