As ports pursue more sustainable operations, the West Basin Container Terminal (WBCT) at the Port of Los Angeles is demonstrating how propane can support cleaner cargo movement without sacrificing efficiency or cost. By using propane-powered equipment in daily operations, WBCT is helping to keep goods moving while reducing emissions.
Podcast Spotlight: Marcia’s Leadership & Business Insights
Tune in to the SCORE Houston Podcast featuring Excargo’s CEO, Marcia Faschingbauer, in conversation with SCORE host, PV Bala. In this episode, Marcia shares insights from her leadership experience, discussing key business topics and answering questions about navigating challenges, building strong operations, and growing a successful company.
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Torc has begun highway testing of its autonomous trucks in Michigan. This phase is critical to the company’s plan to advance autonomous technology and support its future use in long-haul trucking operations.
U.S. crude oil exports declined by 3% in 2025 compared to the previous year, marking the first annual drop since 2021. Shipments to key markets in Europe, Asia, and Oceania decreased, though U.S. crude imports fell by a greater margin during the same period.
The Greater Houston Port Bureau will host a special VIP event, Sailing Towards New Horizons, on April 16 at Manchester Terminal in partnership with Fleet Week Houston. The event celebrates the first time Fleet Week will be held in Texas, bringing three U.S. naval vessels and more than 1,000 sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen to the Houston area.
Trucking Market Outlook Improves
Freight Transportation Research (FTR) reports that trucking conditions improved at the start of the year, with its Trucking Conditions Index rising to 9.3 in January, up from 4.85 in December and the strongest level since early 2022. While market conditions for carriers are showing signs of improvement, the report notes that increasing fuel costs could create challenges in the near term.
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