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What’s in Store for Global Transport and Supply Chain Logistics in 2019?

What’s in Store for Global Transport and Supply Chain Logistics in 2019?

From the American Journal of Transportation

Capacity crunch continues in 2019

Over the last decade, trucking capacity has continued to tighten, making it increasingly difficult for shippers to find trucks to transport their bulk products.

In 2019, many ocean carriers …

December 31, 2018 - 7:17 am Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Transportation
Can Blockchain Technology Bring Smooth Seas to Global Shipping?

Can Blockchain Technology Bring Smooth Seas to Global Shipping?

Can it shorten transit times, lower costs?

From Stratfor Worldview

Distributed ledger technology has the potential to substantially increase the efficiency of the global shipping industry by lowering costs and shortening transit times.

First movers will compete to set standards …

September 18, 2018 - 5:41 am Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News
Demand for Frac Sand is “Insatiable”: Hi-Crush CEO

Demand for Frac Sand is “Insatiable”: Hi-Crush CEO

Hi-Crush Partners LP (ticker: HCLP) reported a Q1 2018 net income of $53.1 million, or $0.59 per diluted share. Revenues for the quarter totaled $218.1 million on sales of 2,617,627 tons of frac sand. Capital expenditures in Q1 2018 were …

Refiners Join Forces: Marathon to Acquire Andeavor for $23 Billion

Refiners Join Forces: Marathon to Acquire Andeavor for $23 Billion

Deal will create the largest U.S. refiner

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (ticker: MPC) and Andeavor (ticker: ANDV) have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which MPC will acquire all of ANDV’s outstanding shares, representing a total equity value of $23.3 …