Soft volumes to keep West Coast ports congestion-free in early 2026
With inflation increasing, consumer confidence declining and unemployment on the rise, US imports from Asia are not expected to see the typical pre-Lunar New Year surge in January and February. Continue reading →
Energy-related transport, metals and mining to lift project cargo sector in 2026
Power generation cargoes gave the heavy-lift sector a welcome boost in 2025, and it’s a cargo stream that will not dry up anytime soon. Continue reading →
Several counties drop out of challenge to $340 million Conowingo Dam settlement
Cecil County continues its appeal against Maryland’s Conowingo Dam recertification, while other Eastern Shore counties have withdrawn, fearing delays. Continue reading →
Feds demand compromise on Colorado River while states flounder despite water shortage
Without a strong winter snow season, it’s possible Lake Powell’s levels could drop low enough to cease hydropower production by next October. Continue reading →
Novo Nordisk launches first GLP-1 pill for obesity, but Lilly may dominate the oral market eventually
GLP-1 drugs have become the hottest drug class in a generation, driven by an obesity epidemic affecting 40% of American adults and linked to diabetes, heart disease and a growing list of other conditions. But there’s a catch: up to two-thirds of adults report some level of needle fear. A...
Can new hydro development help Tajikistan’s VMKB province meet rising demand?
The Hydropower Sustainability Alliance presented the Power System Plan 2025-2050 for VMKB province in Tajikistan at a ministerial meeting. Continue reading →
Virginia system opens 5th hospital, a $300M facility
Newport News, Va.-based Riverside Health System on Jan. 6 opened Riverside Smithfield Hospital — its fifth acute care hospital and the first for Isle of Wight County and surrounding communities. The $300 million, 200,000-square-foot hospital is in Smithfield, Va. It includes 50 inpatient beds, a...
Novartis picks Salesforce’s Agentforce as pharma bets big on AI agents
Big Pharma companies are still betting big on AI, with major players pouring resources into agent platforms. The goal: unify fragmented data, streamline operations from clinical trials to sales, and enable more personalized healthcare provider interactions. Novartis has selected...
Memorial Hermann revenue cycle SVP retires
Rick Lyman retired Jan. 1 from his role as senior vice president of enterprise revenue cycle management at Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System, according to a post on his LinkedIn page. He joined Memorial Hermann in 2016 and previously served as vice president of revenue cycle for...