Did Trump Kill the Plan for a Hudson Rail Tunnel? Its Backers Hope Not
Officials said they hoped a dismissive letter from the Trump administration about a rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey was a bargaining tactic, not a death notice.
City Will Place 1,500 Bollards to Counter Vehicle Attacks
Mayor Bill de Blasio said New York would spend some $50 million on safety measure, including installing metal posts around vulnerable pedestrian areas.
A Modern Airport in Salt Lake City to Link the Mountains and the Coasts
When facilities are finished in 2023, they will improve efficiency at one of the country’s busiest airports, a hub for nine airlines with 329 daily flights.
Energy commodity prices increased in the second half of 2017
(Tue, 02 Jan 2018) After decreasing nearly 20% in the first half of 2017, the spot energy index in the Standard and Poor's (S&P) Goldman Sachs Commodity Index (GSCI) ended 2017 16% higher than the beginning of the year. Higher crude oil and petroleum product prices in the second half of 2017 were responsible for the increase in the S&P GSCI energy index.
Apportioning Blame for the Amtrak Tragedy
Readers point to Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration and the nature of our market economy.
Duterte Threatens to Dethrone the Jeepney as King of Filipino Roads
Jeepneys are the most popular mode of transportation in the Philippines. But a new government policy could spell the end of the country’s iconic auto.
The Amtrak Derailment Was Caused by a Collective Failure
The deadly Amtrak train accident is, at bottom, yet another case of failing public policy and industry indifference.
Containers: Will carriers finally get pot of gold in 2018?
The container market may be poised for a stronger 2018 amid continued demand growth and carrier consolidation, but only if box rates provide better profit margins. This will depend on annual contract prices and spot box rates.
Dry bulk: Panamaxes set for firm Q1 on Chinese grains demand
The Atlantic Panamax market is set for a firm start of 2018, on sustained grains demand from China and expected high exports volumes from S America and the US. According to the IGC, 2018 will see global soybeans imports rise by 4% to 153 mil mt, led by the Chinese appetite which is expected to account for more than 60% of the total exports.
Dry Bulk: Atlantic Supramax market set for firm Q1
The Atlantic Supramax market is set for a strong first quarter of 2018, with a relatively late Chinese Lunar New Year holiday providing a some respite in January and early February for trade to resume after the holidays.