AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPort Investment: The U.S. approved an $8.2 billion offshore Texas LNG port, with construction expected to start in 2027 and operations in 2029. The project promises 8.4 million tons of annual export capacity and less vessel traffic near shore. Trade Routes: Canada fast-tracked Vancouver’s $5.9 billion Roberts Bank Terminal 2, targeting 50% more container capacity as it seeks to diversify beyond U.S. trade. Intermodal Growth: Georgia opened its $134 million Gainesville Inland Port, linking the region to Savannah by rail; Le Mars, Iowa, also expanded its transload center to give more businesses rail access. Rail and Shipbuilding: Schneider is shifting eastern rail business from CSX to Norfolk Southern to expand intermodal capacity. Hanwha Philly Shipyard won a $269 million Navy landing-ship contract, with options for three more. Fleet Pressure: Trucking faces a mixed outlook: reports cite 221 bankruptcies this year, while rising fuel costs cloud signs of recovery. Air Travel: Spirit’s shutdown is reducing November seats at six major U.S. airports as Thanksgiving fares climb.
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