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.
FSIS Reaches Key Milestones in Protecting Public Health
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced key 2017 achievements in protecting public health, preventing foodborne illness and promoting confidence in the U.S. food supply.
New Wolfcamp formation maps
(Thu, 21 Dec 2017) EIA published new structure and thickness maps for the Wolfcamp formation, one of the main oil producing reservoirs of the Permian basin, as well as and an updated map of the major structural and tectonic features of the Permian basin region (see âPermian Basinâ section). Shapefiles for these maps are also available at the bottom of the linked page.
Oil and gold looking a little bit more "normal" as 2017 draws to a close
At a pre-conference dinner before November's Platts Digital Commodities Summit, the conversation naturally turned to bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and the rejection – and disdain – that many supporters of the entire crypto movement have for what are known as "fiat currencies."
How Cuts in Basic Subway Upkeep Can Make Your Commute Miserable
Decisions to scale back routine maintenance turned this year into the subway’s worst since the 1970s.
Amtrak Train Traveled at 80 M.P.H., Far Over 30-M.P.H. Limit, Before Derailing
The revelation that a passenger train was speeding before a fatal crash in Washington State has once again focused attention on technology that can automatically slow trains.
Unearthed in Rome’s New Subway: Extinct Elephants and Persian Peach Pits
The construction of a subway line to central Rome has illuminated the city’s past in extraordinary detail through archaeology.