The Association of American Railroads reported an increase in rail traffic for the week ending March 16, 2013 in their rail traffic summary released this week. U.S. carload volume was up 0.5 percent and intermodal volume was up 0.7 percent compared with the same week last year. Total U.S. traffic for the week was up 0.6 percent compared to the same week in 2012. Read More
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Diesel Price Down Four Cents
The week in petroleum analysis released March 20, 2013 by the EIA reported that the national average diesel fuel price decreased four cents to $4.05 per gallon, 10 cents lower than last year at this time. Prices decreased in all regions of the nation. The largest decrease was in the West Coast where the average price per gallon fell seven cents to $4.16. The Gulf Coast price decreased five cents from last week to $3.99 per gallon. Both the Rocky Mountain and East Coast prices fell four cents to $3.97 per gallon and $4.08 per gallon, respectively. The Midwest price decreased three cents to $4.02 per gallon.
Diesel Price Down Four Cents
The week in petroleum analysis released March 20, 2013 by the EIA reported that the national average diesel fuel price decreased four cents to $4.05 per gallon, 10 cents lower than last year at this time. Prices decreased in all regions of the nation. The largest decrease was in the West Coast where the average price per gallon fell seven cents to $4.16. The Gulf Coast price decreased five cents from last week to $3.99 per gallon. Both the Rocky Mountain and East Coast prices fell four cents to $3.97 per gallon and $4.08 per gallon, respectively. The Midwest price decreased three cents to $4.02 per gallon.
Infrastructure Report Card 2013
In its 2013 Report Card of American Infrastructure, the American Society of Civil Engineers says the state of America’s infrastructure rose slightly from a D in 2009 to a D+. The Report Card is a comprehensive assessment of the nation’s infrastructure across 16 sectors that is updated every four years. Read More
Infrastructure Report Card 2013
In its 2013 Report Card of American Infrastructure, the American Society of Civil Engineers says the state of America’s infrastructure rose slightly from a D in 2009 to a D+. The Report Card is a comprehensive assessment of the nation’s infrastructure across 16 sectors that is updated every four years. Read More
February Truck Tonnage Index
The American Trucking Association reported on March 19, 2013 that the advanced seasonally (SA) adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.6 percent in February, the fourth consecutive month that it has increased. Tonnage gained a total of 7.7 percent over the last four months. The SA index was up 4.2 percent compared to February 2012. Year-to-date, the tonnage index is up 4.4 percent compared with the same period in 2012.
February Truck Tonnage Index
The American Trucking Association reported on March 19, 2013 that the advanced seasonally (SA) adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.6 percent in February, the fourth consecutive month that it has increased. Tonnage gained a total of 7.7 percent over the last four months. The SA index was up 4.2 percent compared to February 2012. Year-to-date, the tonnage index is up 4.4 percent compared with the same period in 2012.
Mixed Weekly Rail Traffic
In the Weekly Rail Traffic Summary released March 14, 2013 the Association of American Railroads reported mixed rail traffic for the week ending March 9. Carload volume was down 0.9 percent compared to the same week in 2012, while intermodal volume was up 4 percent. Total U.S. traffic for the week was up 1.3 percent compared with the same week last year. Read More
Mixed Weekly Rail Traffic
In the Weekly Rail Traffic Summary released March 14, 2013 the Association of American Railroads reported mixed rail traffic for the week ending March 9. Carload volume was down 0.9 percent compared to the same week in 2012, while intermodal volume was up 4 percent. Total U.S. traffic for the week was up 1.3 percent compared with the same week last year. Read More
Potential Port Delays
The Customs and Border Protection Agency warns there may be delays at ports due to cuts being made under budget sequestration that went into effect March 1, 2013. Read More
