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James Miller specializes in global logistics and supply chain dynamics. His investigative work explores the intricacies of international trade, infrastructure challenges, and technological advancements shaping modern commerce. He advocates for sustainable practices and transparency in supply chain operations.
The Port of Chancay in 2026: How Peru's COSCO Megaport Reroutes Pacific Trade
How Peru's COSCO-built Chancay megaport reshapes Asia to west-coast South America trade in 2026: the 42-to-23-day transit shift, the vehicle gateway, the Chancay versus Callao decision, and the caveats to price in.
Crossing the Caspian in 2026: Aktau and Baku Ferry Freight, Queues and Capacity
A practical guide to the Caspian Sea freight crossing on the Middle Corridor in 2026: RORO versus rail ferries, the Aktau and Kuryk to Baku lanes, why the queue not the sailing is the delay, and the new vessel capacity arriving this year.
Panama Canal LoTSA 2.5 and the 2026 Booking Window: A Shipper's Slot Strategy
LoTSA 2.5 is written for ship operators, but its slot pricing lands in your ocean rate. A vendor-neutral, cargo-owner read on the Panama Canal's 2026 booking window (July 5 to January 2), the Fix/Flex/Flex+ packages, the $135K-to-$4M auction signal, the July draft cut to 15.09 m, and when to reroute.
How XPO’s AI photo checks are reshaping dock operations and service response
XPO has implemented an AI-driven photo-analysis system that examines images dockworkers take of loaded trailers and provides real-time feedback on whether a trailer can be closed safely and why it cannot, with pilots running across the company’s service centers following demonstrations at SMC³ Jump Start.
How the US 10% Global Tariff Alters Freight Costs, Customs and Supply Chains
On Feb. 24 the United States began collecting a 10% global tariff, immediately adding a discrete duty layer to import valuations and affecting containerized shipments, customs clearance timelines and landed-cost calculations for ocean and air freight alike. Timeline and legal framework The sequence of legal actions and administrative notices matters for carriers, customs brokers and importers: Date Action Logistics implication Feb. 20 Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Previous IEEPA-based duties became legally vulnerable; uncertainty for refunds and retrospective claims Feb. 21 President Donald Trump signed an order
How the new Section 122 global tariff reshapes container flows, airfreight and importer planning
The United States implemented a 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 this Tuesday, immediately affecting transpacific volumes and contributing to last week’s movements: FBX01 (Asia–US West Coast) down 3%, FBX03 (Asia–US East Coast) down 1%, and FBX11 (Asia–N.
Trump calls for federal limits on state CDL issuance after Dalilah Coleman crash
States currently issue Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) under federal standards, but President Donald Trump urged Congress on Feb.
U.S. truck tonnage nudges higher in January as carriers benefit from tighter capacity
The ATA advanced seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index rose to 113 in January, up 0.4% from December, marking a modest uptick after the late-2025 slump and indicating that carriers continue to operate in a tighter-capacity environment.
Total Cost to Serve: Unmasking the Real Logistics Price Behind Per-Pallet Rates
In many distribution networks, transport alone accounts for 40–60% of logistics spend, yet the complete bill—when warehousing, labour, inventory and returns are included—can add another 20–40% to the real cost per pallet.
Freightliner Cascadia Equipped with Torc Autonomy Begins Public-Road Validation in Ann Arbor
A Freightliner Cascadia fitted with Torc’s latest-generation autonomy stack is now running validation routes on public roads around Ann Arbor, Michigan, covering suburban arterials, mixed-speed corridors and seasonal conditions as part of an expanded field program.
Regulatory roadblocks and logistics planning for the Subic–Clark–Manila–Batangas freight rail
The Subic–Clark–Manila–Batangas (SCMB) freight rail alignment will run roughly 198 kilometres, intended to divert container flows from Manila and increase throughput at Batangas Port and Subic Bay, thereby shifting modal pressure and changing regional freight patterns.
Lessons from Martin Brower’s Class 8 EV Deployment: What Foodservice Logistics Must Fix
Battery-electric Class 8 tractors in the Montreal-area trial logged more than 200,000 km over a 12-month period, delivering >60% lower energy use and at least 80% lower greenhouse-gas emissions versus diesel equivalents while also revealing higher downtime and operational friction in foodservice distribution.
