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Ocean freight orders drop as consumer demand shifts

A significant consumer pullback is impacting ocean shipping, with logistics managers telling CNBC they have seen a 20% drop in ocean freight orders for September and October.

Low Mississippi River water levels impacting barge traffic

Parts of the Mississippi River are so low from weeks of drought that barge traffic is being limited at the worst possible time—as crop harvests begin.

Swagelock purchases Interline Avenue facility for $3.75M

Swagelock, a distributor and fabricator of industrial fluid system products, has purchased the facility on Interline Avenue where it operates for $3.75 million

LSU to help BASF create production ‘soft sensors’ using AI

BASF Geismar is collaborating with LSU chemical engineers to better understand and predict its...

Baton Rouge port rolls out specialty crane, expanding grain elevator’s capacity

The Port of Greater Baton Rouge today announced it will begin using a specially designed pedestal crane next month mounted on a barge

Paths for bringing economic diversification to Baton Rouge

Though the health care and public assistance sector provides the most jobs, the Capital Region’s most important economic drivers arguably are petrochemical manufacturing, industrial construction and government.

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Capital Region plant managers expect steady spending, hiring this year

Plant managers around the region expect production, capital spending and employment to remain mostly steady over the next six months.

H&E Equipment Services acquiring Illinois industrial provider

Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Illinois-based One Source Equipment Rental.

Fred’s Bar in Tigerland partners with Sugarfield Spirits to create new vodka

Fred’s Bar in Tigerland is getting into the spirit of alcohol making by producing a branded vodka with Gonzales-based distillery Sugarfield Spirits.

Tentative rail deal would prevent ‘significant’ consequences for Louisiana

Freight rail companies and workers have reached a tentative deal ahead of Friday’s deadline, avoiding a strike, at least for now, that could threaten progress to alleviate supply-chain snags and inflation.