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James Miller specializes in global logistics and supply chain dynamics. His investigative work explores the intricacies of international trade, infrastructure challenges, and technological advancements shaping modern commerce. He advocates for sustainable practices and transparency in supply chain operations.

Professional driver deficit pressures Spanish road freight — recruitment and training responses
Spain’s road freight sector reports roughly 10% of driving posts unfilled within a workforce of more than 390,000, translating to an estimated 30,000 vacant positions that squeeze scheduling, increase empty running, and force carriers to reassign loads on short notice.

How Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination could reshape credit, manufacturing, housing and trucking demand
Between March 2022 and July 2023 the Federal Reserve implemented 11 rate hikes, taking the federal funds rate from near zero to 5.25–5.50%, a move that raised borrowing costs across finance, construction and fleet finance and directly tightened working capital available to trucking firms.

90% Scholarships Open for the MGTM (Master in Transport Management and Mobility) — Valencia Cohort
FVET will run the in-person Master in Transport Management and Mobility (MGTM) in Valencia from 20 February to 25 July with a total of 200 instructional hours, a course fee set at €500 and a limited allocation of 90% scholarships funded under the Plan of Aid 2025; payment is by bank transfer at the start of the course.

How Microsoft’s Azure, Copilot and Fabric Are Reshaping Logistics Execution
Integration latency between ERP, WMS and TMS often converts a planned routing into a missed SLA; when platform-level AI adds advisory layers without guaranteed execution hooks, that latency becomes a hard operational cost for distribution centers and carriers.

Luis Ramos exits CEO role as PrimeFlight México grows to 18-airport network
PrimeFlight México now operates across 18 airports, handling roughly 30 million kilos of cargo annually and capturing about 16% of the domestic market in the routes where it built capacity with partners.

How EU driving and rest-time exceptions apply to discretionary coach services and what operators must log
Under EU rules, the uninterrupted 45-minute pause can be split into two breaks of at least 15 minutes each (for example, 15/30, 20/25, 25/20 or 30/15).

Urgent OSR→BHX charter by Supernova Airlines demonstrates rapid-response air cargo capability
On 27 January, Supernova Airlines executed an urgent charter from Ostrava (OSR) to Birmingham (BHX), delivering time‑critical cargo under compressed timelines and demonstrating the carrier's operational readiness for short‑notice, high‑priority shipments.

How SAF Certification and ISCC Rules Are Rewiring Aviation Supply Chains
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) must meet ASTM D7566 specifications and hold recognised ISCC certification before airlines or OEMs will accept it, turning fuel certification into a logistics constraint rather than just an environmental checkbox.

MAN Truck & Bus sees stronger BEV uptake and regional shifts as 2025 deliveries rise to ~101,600 units
MAN Truck & Bus delivered around 101,600 new vehicles in 2025, an increase of nearly 6% year-on-year, driven primarily by a surge in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) across truck and bus segments despite continued weakness in several truck markets.

How usage-based finance can unlock automation investment for logistics teams
Shifting a warehouse automation program from outright ownership to a usage-based leasing model often reduces initial capital outlay by 30–50% and shortens upgrade cycles, a practical lever logistics operators are using to preserve cash and keep systems current.

How Sentry’s FIT Modular Column Protection Reduces Damage and Downtime in Warehouses
Warehouse operators converting to wider, fewer columns are facing a measurable rise in impact events: forklift strikes and pallet-jack collisions against large structural pillars now account for a significant portion of onsite damage, and modular protection systems can reduce repair cycles and lost throughput.

Félix Food Logistics Expands Bulk Wine Network with José María Navajas Acquisition
Félix Food Logistics has acquired a majority stake in the Riojan tanker operator José María Navajas, effectively integrating a fleet of 30 cisterns and an experienced crew into its liquid transport operations.
