BASF

The cost of energy is driving productive capital out of Germany.

BASF’s North American operations made a concerted effort to help their carriers spend less time at their manufacturing plants and more time moving freight.

German-based chemical company BASF has reportedly planned to build a cathode factory in the state of Brandenburg, Germany, catering materials for electric car battery production.

Lows water levels are seasonal, but this year has been record, impeding low-cost barges and favoring high-cost trucking.