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How Natural Gas and Plastics Impact the Truckload Spot Market

DAT Solutions

Now there is a push to capture a higher percentage of the gas, and changing it to a liquid form (LNG) reduces its volume 600 times, making it easier to transport by road, rail, or ship. In the period of 2015 to 2019, an estimated 560 new plants will enter the market, with many eyeing the export marketplace. The Houston Hub.

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East and West Coast Ports to Battle for U.S. Region After Panama Canal Expansion

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Editor’s note: This post originally ran in October 2015. Of course, cost isn’t the only factor—overall shipping time, flexibility, and reliability matter, too. Houston and New Orleans-Gulfport. Source: Boston Consulting Group. East and West Coast Ports to Battle for U.S. Authors include: Steve Raetz from C.H.

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Everyone Is Sick of the 3 Worst Bottlenecks in America

GTG Technology Group

The next four worst bottlenecks are located in the Houston, TX area. Longer commute and shipping times and more carbon dioxide affects our economy and our planet. Sources: [link]. https://www.thetrucker.com/News/Stories/2015/11/24/Americasworstbottlenecksrankedbytruckinghighwayusers.aspx.

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