Homebuilder Sentiment Falls on Storm-Related Supply Concern
Sentiment among America’s homebuilders fell more than forecast in September as companies grew concerned about the cost of construction materials and labor shortages in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, according to data Sept. 18 from the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo.
September 18, 2017Concerns About Hurricanes Dent American Consumer Sentiment
U.S. consumer sentiment dipped in September as Americans expressed concern about the economic and inflationary impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, University of Michigan survey data showed Sept. 15.
September 15, 2017Oil Gains as Irma Weakens to Storm While US Refining Returns
Oil rose as Irma weakened to a tropical storm after hitting Florida, while Gulf Coast refining continued to recover following storm Harvey.
September 11, 2017Gas Shortage Shifts From Texas to Florida
Truckers who hauled gasoline to Texas last week from Florida may run the same route in reverse next week as Hurricane Irma bears down on the Sunshine State.
September 8, 2017FedEx Temporarily Suspends Some Services in Parts of Florida, Prepares for Post-Irma Aid
FedEx temporarily suspended some services in South Florida Sept. 7 and geared up to help with recovery wherever Hurricane Irma makes landfall.
September 8, 2017Trucker on FEMA Run Endured Harrowing Highway Floodwater
Winston Mullings jumped into action after Hurricane Harvey to deliver to those in need, but the unimaginable happened in Houston: Floodwaters overpowered his truck on a major highway.
September 6, 2017Trucks, Planes and Tankers Putting Houston Back in Business After Hurricane Harvey
Houston’s roads, skies and waterways saw increased traffic Sept. 5 as some of the city’s biggest industries continued a slow march toward business as usual.
September 6, 2017Hurricane Harvey Strengthens as Refinery Risk Lifts Gasoline
Hurricane Harvey strengthened as it headed toward landfall in Texas, forecast to become the worst storm to strike the region in more than a decade. The price of gasoline rallied as the storm threatened to wreak havoc on the heart of America’s energy sector.
August 25, 2017Southeast Floods Bedevil Supply Chain; Freight Industry Struggles to Rebound
Hurricane Matthew’s widespread havoc across the Southeast still was tying the supply chain in knots late last week with flooded roads, delayed deliveries and cargo backed up at terminals.
October 17, 2016DOT Gives $5 Million to N.C. for Hurricane Matthew Recovery
To help with the cleanup and repair of critical infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Matthew, the U.S. Department of Transportation is providing North Carolina with $5 million, the department announced Oct. 13.
October 14, 2016