James Miller

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.

How Target’s Next-Day Delivery Expansion to 35 Key US Metro Areas Transforms Retail Logistics

Target is ramping up its next-day delivery capabilities, aiming to serve customers in the 35 largest metro areas across the United States by the end of October this year.

Unpacking the Realities of Local Food Service Trucking: Demands, Routes, and Rewards

Local food service trucking is no walk in the park; it’s a demanding, pressure-cooker kind of gig where drivers grapple with tight delivery schedules, hefty cargo loads, and physically intense labor that often stretches into the night.

How BWT Logistics Strengthens Contract Logistics Through RAZR Acquisition and What It Means for Freight Operations

BWT Logistics has taken a decisive leap forward by acquiring RAZR Logistics, a move that deepens its footprint in contract logistics.

FMCSA's CDL Hazmat Exemption Decision Sparks Debate Between Crop Duster Fuel Haulers and Tank Truck Carriers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is on the verge of a significant regulatory decision, slated for December, concerning the hazardous materials (hazmat) endorsement for commercial drivers.

How the Proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Could Affect Rail Freight Costs and Service

Big moves are stirring the freight rail world, with an $85 billion merger on the table between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

Understanding Fuel Economy: Two Critical Factors Truckers Can Control to Save Big

Fuel remains the heavyweight champ when it comes to a trucking company's variable expenses, often making or breaking profitability on the road.

Updated Retirement Age Reduction Coefficients Now Apply to Forest Firefighters

Significant changes have been put in place to support forest firefighters by introducing specific retirement age reduction coefficients.

Progress in Yellow Corp.’s Bankruptcy: Baltimore Terminal Sold for $4.7 Million

In the ongoing winding down of Yellow Corp., one of the nation's once prominent less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, the sale of its Baltimore terminal has marked another step forward.