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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Diplomat(s) expressed increasing concern that Saudi Arabia is no longer able to lift oil production at a rate fast enough to prevent oil prices from escalating.

Monday, February 07, 2011

Since Barack Obama became President of the United States, one of the biggest complaints from his critics has been that his policies and measures have been far from “business friendly.” Maybe that is your opinion and maybe it isn’t, but, either way, it is worth taking a look at comments made during his speech at the United States Chamber of Commerce earlier today.

Friday, February 04, 2011

Despite the encouraging news from The International Air Transport Association on improving freight volumes, there are still two key issues that may have a negative impact on a full recovery: the weather and fuel prices.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Earlier today, I reported on the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) monthly Manufacturing Report on Business. In the interest of not repeating the story verbatim, I will tell you this: it was a very, very good report.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Irrespective of political concerns or positions, the current upheaval in Egypt must not result in the closing of the Suez Canal

Thursday, January 27, 2011

If the on-going plight of the world’s victimized seafarers doesn’t arouse decisive action against piracy, perhaps this news will: shipping is becoming more expensive

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

News that the Port of Jacksonville, is taking a bit more time to expand makes plenty of sense to analysts

Monday, January 24, 2011

What I am about to tell you is not new but at the same time it bears repeating: the federal gasoline tax has not increased from its current levels of 23.4 cents for diesel and 18.4 cents per gallon of gasoline since 1994.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers, has joined those experts predicting a substantial boost in sourcing expenses

Monday, January 17, 2011

The most important take-away for shippers at this point in time is that recent fuel price movements reflect emerging market conditions.