James Miller

How PCS’s Cortex AI Engine Is Revolutionizing Intelligent Freight Dispatch and Scheduling

The logistical world is leaning increasingly on artificial intelligence, and PCS Software has jumped into the fray with its new Cortex AI engine.

Essential Readiness Checks for Owner-Operators Considering Adding New Trucks in Today’s Market

Deciding to add a new truck to a trucking operation isn’t as simple as it sounds.

Slight Rise in European Road Freight Transport Rates in July 2025 Signals Market Shifts

In July 2025, European road freight transport rates edged upward, reflecting subtle changes in market dynamics.

EPA Issues Biofuel Waivers to 38 Small Refineries, Impacting Renewable Fuel Compliance and Industry Logistics

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently handed out exemptions to 38 small refineries from federally mandated biofuel blending requirements.

Trans-Pacific Container Shipping Rates Dip Back to Pre-Red Sea Crisis Figures Amid Market Shifts

Container Shipping Prices Normalize After Red Sea Disruptions Container rates for shipments crossing the Pacific from Asia to the U.S. West Coast have fallen back to levels last seen before the Red Sea crisis, where geopolitical disruptions had previously pushed prices to new highs. This decline is credited to an interplay of tariff changes, early peak season demand, and overcapacity within the shipping industry, despite ongoing maritime security challenges in the region. Slipping Back: What’s Driving the Price Slide? After a brief spike early in the year, container freight costs have notably softened. One key factor was a temporary tariff reduction on Chinese exports into the United

Canada Announces Partial Rollback of Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Imports Beginning September 2025

Starting September 1, Canada will ease certain retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States, as declared by Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Countdown to the 2025 FreightTech Awards: Who Will Lead the FreightTech Revolution?

The countdown has begun for the 2025 FreightTech Awards, where the brightest minds and boldest disruptors in freight technology compete for recognition.

Essential Steps to Effectively Guide Drivers Through Rate Confirmations in Freight Logistics

Handing over a rate confirmation and hoping it sticks is often a roll of the dice many small carriers take.

Turbo Images Broadens North American Network by Absorbing Southwood Graphics

Turbo Images has broadened its reach in the North American market by acquiring Southwood Graphics, a well-established fleet branding firm based in Ontario with 37 years of expertise in vehicle graphics and design.

Container Shipping Evolution: Why Carriers Are Shifting Focus from Mega-Ships to Smarter Mid-Sized Vessels

For decades, ocean carriers chased after bigger and bigger vessels, aiming to capitalize on economies of scale.

The Growing Impact of Generative AI on Transportation Management and Supply Chains

Generative AI is rapidly reshaping how logistics and transportation management systems (TMS) operate, ushering in an era where smarter, faster, and more intuitive decision-making is not just possible but becoming the norm.

Expanded BNSF-CSX Partnership Unveils New Domestic and International Intermodal Freight Routes

New Horizons in Rail Intermodal Service: BNSF and CSX Collaboration A fresh chapter in the U.S. rail freight landscape has opened with BNSF Railway and CSX joining forces to deliver an integrated intermodal service stretching coast-to-coast. This isn't just about connecting dots on the map; it’s about creating smarter, more efficient freight corridors that marry the long-haul prowess of rail with the nimbleness required to keep goods flowing seamlessly across borders and states. Key Features of the Partnership Coast-to-Coast Intermodal Routes: Direct domestic services now link Southern California with East Coast hubs like Charlotte, N.C., Jacksonville, Fla., plus routes connecting Phoenix