OTTAWA--Canada's industrial-capacity utilization rate dropped in the fourth quarter, reflecting weaker activity in the construction sector. Overall, industries in the country operated at 78.5% of ...

OTTAWA--Canada's industrial capacity utilization rate rose modestly during the final quarter of 2024, supported by a recovery in the construction industry as building activity has picked up. Overall, ...

Capacity utilization rate: refers to the ratio of actual output to production capacity (both measured by value). The actual output of the enterprise refers to the total industrial output value of the ...

Changes in automakers' lineups stemming from the uneven transition to electric vehicles will reduce factory utilization over the next decade. Underutilized plants through 2035 have "got me scared to ...

Carrier numbers and employment have declined significantly over the past three years. Capacity is now near its lowest point, giving carriers a pricing advantage if freight demand increases. A modest ...

Competition for truck drivers is fierce and one reason for tight capacity. Photo: Jim Park There is increasing evidence that the supply of trucks available to move freight is outpacing demand, based ...

Japan's refinery utilization rates climb to 73% as strategic oil reserve releases and alternative crude supplies ease a ...

Taiwan-based chip resistor maker Ta-I Technology currently maintains a capacity utilization rate of 70-80%, with prices remaining stable thanks to a more balanced supply and demand. Some subscribers ...