Infrastructure
Increase in Truck Capacity is Decreasing Truck Rates
In 2018, the impact of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate in tandem with a strong U.S. economy translated into a lack of truck capacity…
Infrastructure
Soybean Barge Movements Well Above 2019
Outside of a surging crude oil market, 2019 was a very tough year for the barge industry. Coal is the largest commodity in terms of…
Infrastructure
Brazil Southern Ports Improving to Meet Northern Arc Challenge
The northern arc of ports is allowing Brazil to increase its grain export capacity without the traditional long delays in getting the grain to the…
Exports
Southern European Soy Importers Experience U.S. Sustainability and Infrastructure During Trade Visit to U.S.
Several of the largest feed, poultry and pork producers, and soy crush industry representatives from Portugal, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy participated in a trade…
Soy Value Chain
U.S. Soy International Buyers Tour Container Terminal
Follow U.S. soy buyers from the Middle East/North Africa region as they tour the Consolidated Grain and Barge (CGB) Enterprises, Inc. facility in Joliet, Illinois.…
Infrastructure
Port of Virginia Completes Renovation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that nearly 16% of U.S. containerized grain exports move through the Port of Virginia. The two-year renovation and…