James Miller

U.S. Imposes Up to 270% Tariffs on Chinese Container Cranes and Intermodal Equipment, Impacting Shipping and Logistics

Significant Tariff Increases Shake Maritime Equipment Trade In a notable escalation of trade restrictions, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has introduced steep tariffs on container cranes and intermodal chassis imported from China. These hefty duties, effective from November 9th, come on the heels of previous tariff hikes and reflect ongoing efforts to counter perceived unfair trade practices. Details of the Tariff Adjustments Among the standout measures are 100% tariffs on Chinese-built container cranes and intermodal chassis. When combined with earlier tariffs—such as the 25% base duty and other anti-dumping and countervailing levies—the total tariff impact on some equipment

Escalating US Tariffs on Chinese Goods and Their Ripple Effects on Global Supply Chains

Recently, the threat of a 100% tariff on imports from China by November 1 has sent ripples of concern through the logistics world.

Caixabank Nears Completion of Final A330-300P2F Freighter Lease for DHL

The logistics and air freight industries are keeping an eye on Caixabank as it edges closer to delivering the fifth and final Airbus A330-300P2F freighter to DHL, part of a finance lease arrangement.

Expand Your Logistics Knowledge: World Star Adds Two Boeing 737-800BCFs to Their Cargo Fleet

World Star Aviation recently made a noteworthy acquisition by purchasing two Boeing 737-800BCF aircraft from Aergo Capital, marking a decisive step in growing its narrowbody freighter fleet.

Montgomery Transportation Shuts Down as Freight Recession Continues to Impact Trucking Sector

Montgomery Transportation, a Birmingham, Alabama-based flatbed carrier established in 2011, has ceased operations as of October 9, 2025, and is preparing to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Navigating Tariffs and Capacity Constraints in the 2025 Freight Market

The freight landscape has been anything but smooth lately, with tariffs and carrier capacity staying front and center as chief concerns for industry leaders.

Canada Post resumes limited mail services, adopts rotating strikes to advance contract negotiations

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has moved from a nationwide strike to a system of local rotating strikes, signaling a partial resumption of mail delivery while maintaining negotiation pressure.

The Current Struggles of Professional Drivers on Early Retirement and Union Support

There’s growing frustration in the professional driving community due to stalled negotiations on early retirement benefits.

Moeve Pioneers 100% Renewable HVO Diesel Supply for Ground Operations at El Prat Airport

At the forefront of renewable energy in the transport sector, Moeve has begun supplying 100% renewable diesel, HVO, at the fuel station situated on the airside of El Prat Airport.

Boeing's Tom Sanderson to Join Cargo Facts Symposium 2025 on Medium-Widebody Freighter Futures

Tom Sanderson, serving as Boeing’s senior director of vertical capability, will be a key participant in the panel discussion titled "Type Talk A330: The A330 and the future of medium-widebody freighters".

Navigating Heathrow Airport’s Expansion: Implications for Air Cargo and Logistics

The conversation around expanding Heathrow Airport has been buzzing for years, raising questions about whether it represents true progress or just ties us up in prolonged uncertainty.

How US Cold Storage’s AI Agent Alan Transforms Appointment Scheduling and Boosts Logistics Efficiency

In the world of logistics, particularly cold storage operations, the hassle of scheduling shipments can be a serious productivity drain.