Tagged: Reports

San Luis Rey Bridge, Bonsall, United States

47,052 Bridges Deficient, Report Says

The length of America’s structurally deficient bridges, if placed end-to-end, would span nearly 1,100 miles, the distance between Chicago and Houston, a new examination of federal government data shows. And it’s a problem that hits…

FedEx Globe

Global Slowdown Pinching FedEx

FedEx Corp. tumbled in April as a new cut to its earnings outlook stoked Wall Street concerns over the courier’s ability to navigate a global slowdown and cash in on surging e-commerce. Overseas demand is…

LNG Cargo Tanker Ship

World Markets Racing For LNG

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is playing an increasingly important role in the global energy mix, driven by its environmentally friendly characteristics, versatility and relatively cheap price. LNG is perceived as a transition fuel that can…

EIA raises crude oil price outlook

EIA raises crude oil price outlook

The U.S. Energy Information Agency’s (EIA) May “Short-Term Energy Outlook’’ (STEO) predicted Brent crude oil prices would average $71 per barrel this year, $7 higher than what was forecast in April. Correspondingly, EIA’s forecast...

Tank Transport