James Miller

Why shippers prioritize critical SKUs and precision planning for Lunar New Year logistics

The focus here is on how shippers are favoring targeted inventory planning and flexible transport tactics instead of broad stockpiling ahead of Lunar New Year.

Court ruling makes Landstar fully liable for $22.8M verdict, reshaping broker risk

This article explains a recent Texas court ruling that now makes Landstar liable for the full monetary award in a serious 2021 crash, and what that development could mean for freight brokers, carriers, insurers, and logistics planning.

New Factory Projects in 2026: Lilly, Texas Instruments and Rivian Lead Large-Scale Builds

This article reveals the major factory construction projects scheduled to break ground or progress in 2026 and why freight and logistics teams should care.

HAVI nimmt Vector eCool Elektrosattelanhänger von Carrier Transicold in Betrieb

Die Gruppe HAVI hat mit zwei wärmeisolierten Aufliegern, die mit den elektrischen Kühlsystemen Vector® eCool von Carrier Transicold ausgestattet sind, einen greifbaren Schritt in Richtung einer elektrifizierten Kühlkette gemacht.

Government weighs in as Supreme Court considers whether brokers face liability under the F4A

This piece examines the U.S. government's move to join the Supreme Court fight over broker liability in the case involving C.H. Robinson , and what that could mean for freight and logistics stakeholders. Quick background: the dispute in plain terms The dispute centers on Montgomery v. Caribe , a lawsuit that reached the Supreme Court after a truck driver, Montgomery, was struck by another truck on an Illinois highway. The carrier involved had been hired by C.H. Robinson , and the question is whether a broker can be hauled into state tort suits under the so-called Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (commonly abbreviated here as F4A or FAAAA ). The heart of the matter is

Federal proposal would direct $200 million to expand commercial truck parking and improve driver safety

Congress is weighing a federal proposal to direct $200 million toward expanding commercial truck parking along key freight corridors and easing a chronic shortage that affects drivers and supply chains.

IK Partners takes majority stake in Trustmoore to boost cross-border services and growth

The sale of a majority stake in Trustmoore to IK Partners and what it means for corporate services and logistics will be unpacked here.

Rhenus launches QAZContargo Almaty: a new rail hub on the Trans‑Caspian corridor

The article reveals the opening of Rhenus's first owned rail terminal in Kazakhstan and what that means for freight and regional logistics.

How modern case erectors and pallet wrappers streamline e‑commerce packing and shipping

Packaging choices and machinery have quietly become a linchpin for faster, safer e‑commerce fulfillment, and this piece reveals which machines deliver the most value for busy warehouses.

How Climate Extremes Are Forcing Pharma Supply Chains to Rethink Cold Chain Resilience

This piece reveals how increasing weather extremes are disrupting the transportation of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and what logistics teams can do to stay ahead.

FMCSA Overhauls Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee, Elevates Small Carriers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has reworked the composition of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee, giving small-business motor carriers and owner-operators a formally protected seat while dialing back the formal role of organized labor.

Knight‑Swift Seeks Profitability Gains in 2026 While Reworking Fleet, LTL and Cost Structure

This piece examines Knight‑Swift’s fourth-quarter results, the cost-cutting steps it has taken, and the company’s plans to improve margins in 2026.