Strong economic growth and growing populations will drive increases in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions and energy consumption through 2050
United States Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Economic Sector
We discuss the different strategies FedEx and XPO use to build shareholder value.
The International Air Transport Association said Wednesday that overall global demand for airfreight declined at a faster rate in August than July, contracting 3.9% compared to 2.4% the month before. And international airfreight volume fell 4.6% year-over-year versus the 3.3% decline in the previous month. The July figure is a revision from the previously reported […]
The FreightWaves basket of top freight markets all posted positive numbers this week.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we bring you the economic data that supports a broad slowdown. We examine the Laredo markets and analyze whether or not carriers really are pulling freight forward ahead the promised tariffs. Also, we’re on the move with (Phil) Moody with the latest on the FreightWaves LIVE event.
Today on FreightWaves NOW, Seth Holm brings us the not-so-good news about the current economic situation.
On a call with freight procurement intelligence company, Beroe, Inc., the firm discusses its outlook for global road freight growth of 4 to 5 percent.
Among news of poor performance in the Chinese economy, one of the most distressing signals for foreign retailers and manufacturers is Apple’s announcement on Wednesday that the company had reduced revenue expectations due to poor iPhone sales in China.
Home sales have fallen over the past couple of months, as poor weather and tax law changes have likely postponed some activity. Fundamentals remain strong for housing however, and sales should continue to improve going forward.
It is a curse to have everything go right on your first attempt.
Apollo Global Management is reportedly planning to take its subsidiary CEVA Logistics public by April.
Data from the freight markets indicate a super-strong economy
Data from the freight markets indicate a super-strong economy
As tax reform hits Washington, truckers weigh in on the importance of tax reform that is simple and rewards domestic investment.
While the third quarter may be a slow time for contract renewals between carriers and shippers, a few deals have been done so far and the early indications are contract rates are heading up.
Amid sluggish freight rates and oil prices, overcapacity issues, and the Baltic Dry Index pointing to a looming slowdown in global trade growth, finding innovative ways to solve repositioning problems is now a major part of a wider effort to reduce costs in the container-shipping industry.
As transportation providers begin reporting their earnings for the 4th quarter, a common theme is developing – while profits are down slightly, the outlook for 2017 remains positive.
