October 1, 2009
Shell to sell Downstream assets in Greece | www.yourpetrochemicalnews.com
This is something that has been in the making for the last 2 years It signals Shells strategy Pending approval from the Greek state
Forecast for Construction in GB - Output Down by 20% to 2011
July 30, 2009
GB Construction Forecast 2009 -13 | www.lead-edge.co.uk
The GB construction industry forecast recently issued by Leading Edge predicts a fall in total construction industry output of 15.0% in 2009, compared to 2008, giving a figure of £93.3bn (at 2005 prices). The following two years, 2010-2011, are forecast to see a further combined fall of 5.2% in total construction output before returning to growth in 2012. However, there are marked differences in the relative performance of individual sectors over the next four years.
July 30, 2009
uk building materials outlook through to 2013 | www.apdltd.biz
Despite the recent comments about recovery and "green shoots" the evidence would still indicate that we have some distance to travel before the building material industry returns to the levels of volumes enjoyed in the period circa 2004-2007 pre the market crash.Strong performance in the RMI and Infrastructure markets will help offset weak demand in the other sectors.
July 27, 2009
Consultant: Overcapacity hurts trucking - eTrucker | www.etrucker.com
As the market value of trucking equipment continues to fall, lenders are loth to repossess, thus many trucking companies are turned into Zombies.
Pressure is increasing on private fleets to lower costs and justify their very existence.
May 4, 2009
More evidence that shippers are re-evaluating the cost and vale of operating a private fleet. As common carrier rates continue to decline, private fleet becomes harder to cost justify.
When does the trucking industry hit bottom?
April 28, 2009
Trucking industry's hard times aren't hard enough? | www.forbes.com
Analysts state that the trucking industry needs another 5% contraction in capacity before rates stabilize. Meanwhile the race to the bottom is on.
How will we get back lost capacity?
April 23, 2009
truckers report demand declines, capacity cutbacks - 4/22/2009 12:59:00 pm - purchasing | www.purchasing.com
No signs of hope for carriers as demand continues to fall. Carriers are shedding assets due to weak demand. Shippers are beginning to worry about future capacity. Freight Brokers may not be able to source enough capacity to meet shipper demand. Will non asset brokers be willing to assist carriers in sourcing the equipment needed to meet demand?
New mercury will force a reduction in the use of fly ash, and cause a new disposal problem
April 22, 2009
feds act to curb mercury pollution | www.timesunion.com
As coal fired power plants are forced to limit mercury emissions, the fly ash produced will have greater amounts this element, making it unusable for cement kilns who will also have to meet the new standards.
April 22, 2009
ATD panel delves into how trucking should do green | fleetowner.com
Truck manufacturers now recognize that being "green" now means more than lowering emissions and the carbon footprint. It also means improving operating cost efficiencies.
Private fleet capacity is contracting too
April 17, 2009
Weyerhaeuser to close trucking facility | www.bizjournals.com
As demand continues to decline, for hire carriers are dropping rates looking to generate cash flow. This in turn is accelerating the demise of marginal common carriers, and is now spilling over into the private fleet sector as well.
Big-Foot YRC Drops the Other Shoe on Shareholders
November 3, 2009
Bombardier Barbs Shows CSeries Can't Cut The Mustard
November 2, 2009
New 777 Depends On 787 Success
October 13, 2009
Airbus Lost $7.5bn+ Trying to Flog the A350XWB
August 28, 2009
Airbus A380 Struggling To Cut The Mustard?
August 24, 2009