James Miller

UK Holds Off Removing 25% US Steel Tariffs Despite Trade Talks Ahead of Trump’s Visit

In a move stirring quite the industry buzz, the UK has quietly hit the pause button on negotiations with the United States to roll back the 25% tariffs imposed on British steel imports.

Scania Unveils Cutting-Edge Propulsion Technologies for Buses and Coaches Tailored for Modern Transport Demands

Amidst an evolving landscape of environmental regulations and sustainability standards, Scania steps forward with two novel propulsion systems crafted specifically for buses and coaches.

Supreme Court Weighs Broker Liability in Transportation Cases: Conflicting Appeals Take Center Stage

The issue of broker liability in transportation accidents is heating up as the Supreme Court prepares to deliberate on two pivotal cases, TQL v.

FedEx enhances UK air freight capacity with a state-of-the-art facility at East Midlands Airport

FedEx has recently opened a 19,000-square-foot facility at East Midlands Airport in the United Kingdom, designed exclusively to handle large cross-border air shipments.

Upcoming Coffee Price Increase by J.M. Smucker in Response to Rising Tariffs and Supply Costs

J.M. Smucker’s New Coffee Price Hike: What’s Brewing? The popular food and beverage company J.M. Smucker is set to raise coffee prices again, with a planned increase expected in early winter, pushing consumer costs over 20% higher compared to last year. The hikes come as a direct result of rising costs on the sourcing front, largely influenced by tariffs on imported green coffee beans. Price Increase Timeline and Causes This early winter rise marks the third planned coffee price adjustment by J.M. Smucker this year. The company had already raised prices twice before—once in May due to the impact of tariffs on imported coffee beans and again in August. CFO Tucker Marshall noted this upcoming

U.S. Launches Public Feedback Process for Upcoming USMCA Trade Agreement Review

Opening the Floor for Feedback on the USMCA Agreement The clock is ticking as the U.S. embarks on a 45-day public consultation period to gather input on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, commonly known as USMCA. This cross-border trade deal governs the commercial exchanges between these North American neighbors. The input collected will feed into a comprehensive trilateral review slated for mid-2026. What’s Prompting this Review? Signed in 2020, the USMCA replaced the long-standing NAFTA and included a clause for scheduled joint reviews every six years. These reviews offer an opportunity for the three countries to evaluate how the deal is working and suggest adjustments. July 1, 2026, marks

Boluda Shipping Strengthens Intermodal Rail Freight Operations in the Iberian Peninsula with Grupo Transfesa Deal

Boluda Shipping, a key player in maritime transport and international logistics under the Boluda Corporación Marítima umbrella, has taken a significant step forward by acquiring the intermodal rail freight services from Grupo Transfesa.

How Webfleet and Peregrine.ai’s Visual Intelligence Sets New Standards in Fleet Safety and Driver Support

A new era of fleet safety is taking shape thanks to the collaboration between Webfleet, Bridgestone’s top-tier fleet management solution, and Berlin-based AI startup Peregrine.ai.

How DHL’s $94 Million Barcelona Air Hub Enhances Parcel Handling and Connectivity

A major leap forward in express package handling has arrived with the opening of DHL Express's new $94 million international air hub at Barcelona International Airport.

Reflecting on 20 Years of Change in Global Shipping and Logistics

Spanning two decades in the shipping industry reveals a whirlwind of change—from tightening regulations to carrier shake-ups, port challenges, and technological revolutions that continuously reshape logistics.

Navigating Rising Ocean Freight Rates as China’s Trade Outlook Brightens

Recent developments in trade negotiations between the United States and China are injecting fresh life into the trans-Pacific shipping sector.

Reflecting on Lehman Brothers’ 2008 Fall and Its Ripple Effects Across Business and Logistics

September 15, 2008, marks a day etched in the history of global finance—it was when Lehman Brothers, a financial titan with over 150 years under its belt, crumbled spectacularly.