Europe’s Diesel Supply Chain Threatened by High Freight Costs
A surge in shipping costs due to turmoil in the Red Sea is pressuring Europe’s diesel supply chain, contributing to a sharp jump in fuel prices.
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Biden Freezes Approvals of New Licenses for LNG Exporters
The Biden administration on Jan. 26 halted the approval of new licenses to export U.S. liquefied natural gas — a moratorium likely to disrupt plans for billions of dollars in projects.
January 26, 2024Maersk Unveils World’s Biggest Methanol-Powered Containership
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S’s newest methanol-powered vessel will soon set sail from South Korea as the shipper seeks to reduce emissions in one of the world’s most-polluting industries.
January 26, 2024Daily Fuel Tanker Costs Eclipse $100,000 for Some in Red Sea
Some oil tanker earnings have soared above $100,000 a day as the disruption of shipments through the Red Sea persists.
January 25, 2024Hyzon Sends Four Hydrogen FCEV Trucks to PFG in California
Hyzon delivered four trucks to Performance Food Group’s Vistar facility in Fontana, Calif., the first deliveries of the hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle to its largest U.S. customer.
January 25, 2024Daimler Truck to Explore Abu Dhabi’s Green Hydrogen Supply
Daimler Truck AG and Abu Dhabi agreed to explore the Gulf state’s supply of green hydrogen to power future fuel cell rigs in Europe.
January 25, 2024Tesla Q4 Earnings Fall Short of Analyst Estimates
DETROIT — Tesla’s net income more than doubled last quarter thanks to a one-time tax benefit, but it warned of “notably lower” sales growth this year.
January 24, 2024Hydrogen Company Plug Power Closes In on $1.6 Billion Loan
Plug Power Inc. surged the most in three years after the hydrogen company said it’s getting close to finalizing a $1.6 billion loan from the U.S. Energy Department.
January 23, 2024Volvo Unveils Redesigned Flagship Class 8 VNL Tractor
Volvo Trucks North America launched a revamp of its flagship over-the-road Class 8 VNL tractor Jan. 23, the first major overhaul since a 2017 redesign.
January 23, 2024Love’s, DTNA Roll Out Freightliner Maintenance Network
Love’s Travel Stops and Daimler Truck North America have begun rolling out a maintenance network for light mechanical repairs on the truck maker’s Freightliner-branded vehicles.
January 23, 2024