The struggles of wind energy
U.S. offshore wind faces legal, economic and supply chain challenges as rising electricity demand intensifies debate over the nation’s energy future.
Air cargo trends and what they could mean
After uneasy periods, punctuated by sharp declines and rapid rises, air cargo demand appears to be finally stabilizing.
Air cargo trends and what they could mean
Air cargo demand is stabilizing after weeks of volatility, but forwarders warn that de minimis changes, Middle East disruptions, tight freighter capacity, and airport congestion could keep rates and supply chains under pressure.
FTR reports July US trailer orders increased M/M to 16,862 units
FTR reports US trailer orders increased in July which along with rising contract rates, indicates a further tightening of capacity in 2026.
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative reveals hidden benefits to save the ocean
The benefits of these less-discussed measures are obvious once it is brought up. Underwater noise causes terrible disruptions in marine life, which is mitigated by redesigning propellers to be quieter.
Sidelining ‘big oil’ and decarbonizing shipping: Progress on the ‘Net-Zero Framework’
From the 20th to the 24th of April, the governments of 62 countries met to work on the development of the Net-Zero Framework’s guidelines.
Sidelining ‘Big Oil’ and decarbonizing shipping: Progress on the ‘Net-Zero Framework’
“While not perfect, in its current form the Net-Zero Framework is the IMO’s most ambitious emissions reductions mechanism to date…” Michael Petroni, Policy Analyst, Climate Action Tracker
Congestion problem at air cargo facilities
The infrastructure supporting air freight handling at airports has long been neglected. There are answers but funding is an issue.
2026 Air Cargo Conference delivers the goods
The 2026 Air Cargo Conference in ChampionsGate, Florida, welcomed 1,000+ global airfreight professionals and 49 sponsors for three days of expert panels on tariffs, cargo theft, trade policy uncertainty, supply chain risk management, and leadership in air cargo.
Wind energy: Which way will the wind blow?
The Trump administration’s executive order “temporarily” paused wind power development in the U.S. In May a coalition of Democratic state attorneys general challenged the EO with a lawsuit. Which action prevails is the key to wind power’s future in the U.S.
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