.December 19, 2024

 

 

Above-average hurricane activity disrupted U.S. energy infrastructure in 2024

Energy impacts from hurricanes this season were most notable in electricity markets, although Hurricanes Francine, Helene, and Rafael forced some oil and natural gas production from fields in the Gulf of Mexico to be shut in. Read More

The future of loading systems: Efficient, safe and customized

The Redi-Rack® has been engineered with the modern industrial landscape in mind, reducing the lengthy engineering process by pre-selecting essential components. This means less downtime and quicker project turnarounds — getting you operational faster. Read More

 

Port of Brownsville’s impact hits record $12B

The Port of Brownsville generated $12 billion in total economic activity in 2023, representing a 400% increase from the last economic impact report featuring data from FY 2018. This remarkable five-year jump is attributed to value-added economic activity, with $10.4 billion reported in 2023, compared to $2 billion in 2018. Read More

Teamsters at Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery win strike, ratify contract

The new agreement includes a 24.5% wage increase over the life of the contract, health care coverage paid for solely by the employer, union security, and access to the Teamsters Central States Pension Fund. Read More

 

Port Houston container volumes up 24% in November

Port Houston is on track to close 2024 as one of its most successful years to date, handling 3,799,573 TEUs through November—a 9% increase over the same period last year. November volumes alone reached 369,361 TEUs, a notable 24% increase year-over-year.

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EPA approves California plan to ban gas-only cars starting in 2035

The decision in the final weeks of President Joe Biden's administration sets up a fight over the future of California's vehicle regulations. Read More

 
 

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