James Miller

Navigating the Recent Slump in Container Shipping Rates and Its Supply Chain Implications

The container ocean freight market has seen rates dip to levels not witnessed since the final months of 2023.

Weekly Fluctuations in U.S. Rail Freight: Intermodal Dip Counters Carload Gains

Rail Freight Faces a Slight Weekly Setback The latest data indicates a 1.2% decrease in total U.S. rail freight volume for the week ending October 11, largely driven by a slump in intermodal traffic despite some growth in carloads. This mixed picture reveals how different segments within rail freight can pull in opposite directions during short time frames. Intermodal Traffic Dragging Overall Numbers Overall rail freight volume dipped 1.2% from the previous week, largely because intermodal containers and trailers slid by 3.3%, overshadowing a modest 1.2% uptick in carload metrics. Intermodal freight — the transfer of freight containers between ships, trains, and trucks — is often a

Decline in September Imports at Port of Los Angeles Highlights Shifting Trade and Logistics Landscape

September saw a drop in import volumes at the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest seaport in the United States, marking the second consecutive month of decline despite record-breaking cargo numbers in the third quarter.

Diesel Prices Plunge as Market Oversupply Drives Largest Two-Week Decline in Months

In recent weeks, diesel prices have taken a nosedive, marking the largest two-week drop since spring.

Prologis Reports Record Q3 Leasing, Forecasts Strong Warehouse Market Recovery

The warehouse logistics sector seems to be edging toward an upswing, with one major player reporting exceptional leasing activity and a strengthening market.

DIREBUS Points Out Challenges for Small Transport Firms in New Spanish Sustainable Mobility Law

The approval of Spain’s latest Sustainable Mobility Law has stirred quite a buzz—mainly because many small and medium transport companies, commonly known as pymes, find themselves squeezed out of opportunities they had hoped to access.

Unlocking Supply Chain Potential with Graph RAG: From Disconnected Data to Dynamic Networks

Supply chains are not just a bunch of isolated components thrown together—they’re complex webs of interdependencies, relationships, and flows.

Talke USA Integrates Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrains into Freightliner Drayage Trucks for Greener Logistics

Talke USA is paving the way toward sustainable logistics by retrofitting Freightliner drayage tractors with hydrogen fuel cell powertrains developed by Symbio North America.

Celebrating Seven Decades of Truck-Lite’s Leadership in Vehicle Lighting and Electronics

Reaching the impressive milestone of 70 years in business, Truck-Lite stands as a beacon in the realm of vehicle lighting, harness, and electronic systems designed for commercial vehicles.

Spain Sees Mild Increase in Tire Prices for September 2025 Amid Economic Shifts

The tire market in Spain has experienced a noticeable slowdown in price increases during September 2025, with a year-on-year growth of just 1.6%.

New Senate Bill Pushes Truck Driver English Skill Requirements to Boost Safety and Accountability

The trucking industry is facing renewed attention from lawmakers aiming to tighten requirements for truck drivers’ English language skills.

Daimler Truck North America Names Eugene Berg as New VP for Vocational Sales National Accounts

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has recently announced a significant leadership change with Eugene Berg stepping into the role of vice-president of vocational sales national accounts, effective October 20, 2025.