James Miller

ColdStar Logistics opens second temperature-controlled warehouse in Pune’s Chakan Phase II

ColdStar Logistics has commissioned a 220,000 sqft temperature-controlled warehouse in Chakan Phase II, Pune, offering a daily processing capacity of over 300,000 units and positioning the site as a central hub for Pune and the Maharashtra hinterland.

Raphael Maccagnan joins Roland Berger Zurich to lead Value Creation for private equity

Private equity-owned logistics, automotive and rail assets in Switzerland will likely face intensified scrutiny of operational KPIs and value-enhancement roadmaps following Raphael Maccagnan’s move to Roland Berger’s Zurich partner team.

HR Path’s Seven CHRO Priorities for 2026 and the Implications for Logistics

Logistics teams increasingly feel the downstream effects of HR choices: turnover among drivers and warehouse staff, gaps in compliance with hours-of-service rules, and inconsistent payroll across countries all translate into delayed freight, higher last-mile costs, and strained supply-chain performance.

How DOT's National Transportation Digital Infrastructure Could Reshape Freight

DOT’s RFI targets a federated, multimodal data backbone for freight The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology released a Request for Information (RFI) asking for input on a National Strategy for Transportation Digital Infrastructure (TDI) , explicitly covering highway, rail, air, maritime and pipeline modes. The notice zeroes in on practical problems: how to federate logistics data across state and regional boundaries, fold in legacy and proprietary systems, and enable real-time asset visibility as a shipment moves from rural hauls to major port terminals. What the RFI sets out as operational priorities The paper signals three

Mecalux Easy WMS Streamlines WARE UK Order, Picking and Dispatch Operations

At the Knowsley distribution centre, WARE UK expects to process inbound flows from 10 to 12 lorry deliveries per day, each consignment classified by product family through Mecalux’s Easy WMS to improve SKU traceability and accelerate cross-docking.

Union Pacific and Wabtec launch $1.2B AC4400 modernization program affecting 24% of UP fleet

Union Pacific will modernize 1,700 AC4400 locomotives under a $1.2 billion agreement with Wabtec, covering roughly 24% of UP’s fleet and promising >5% fuel savings, a 14% boost in tractive effort and an 80% improvement in reliability.

Schneider Electric Scarborough: Advanced loading bay and entrance systems installed by ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY delivered four fully equipped loading bays and multiple access systems as part of the fit-out for Schneider Electric’s new £42 million Scarborough manufacturing facility, integrating Crawford OH114P dual drive dock doors, DL6120T telescopic lip dock levellers and a network of high-speed and fire-rated shutters to meet regulatory and operational demands.

How NHS Supply Chain is turning Scope 3 commitments into operational decarbonisation

NHS Supply Chain has signalled a clear pathway to achieve Net Zero across its supply chain by 2045, embedding stronger supplier requirements, carbon reduction plans and social value weightings directly into procurement contracts.

Marcos okays five-year registration for brand-new cars and motorcycles

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed off on extending the registration validity of brand-new cars and motorcycles from three to five years, a change slated for rollout on February 15 that will shift Land Transportation Office ( LTO ) workloads and alter inspection scheduling for fleet operators and private motorists alike. What exactly changes: the mechanics of the five-year rule The heart of the policy is simple: a brand-new vehicle’s registration will now remain valid for five years without renewal. From year six onward, owners must renew registration annually and submit to comprehensive roadworthiness checks administered by the LTO. Effective date: targeted for Feb. 15. Who’s

2GO Special Container and Value-Added Services, Inc. expands ISO tank capacity for coconut oils and biofuels

2GO Special Container and Value-Added Services, Inc. (SCVASI) is increasing its ISO tank fleet by at least 40% , directly expanding bulk liquid handling capacity for coconut-based products and biodiesel destined for export and domestic distribution. Fleet upgrade: what changes on the ground SCVASI’s latest additions to its ISO tank inventory mean more dedicated units for food-grade oils, oleochemicals, and methyl esters used in biodiesel blends. Practically speaking, ports and inland terminals will see higher throughput of palletized and bulk container transfers tied to ISO tank operations, and shipping lines can expect steadier booking requests for whole-tank slots rather than fragmented

GXO to operate Luton Airport’s first airside consolidation hub and deploy STREAM monitoring

GXO Logistics will operate London Luton Airport’s first consolidation centre, screening all airside deliveries and handling retail, foodservice and critical operational supplies from a repurposed hangar within an £11.5m terminal refurbishment.

CEVA Logistics and HAECO Group Forge Two-Year Global Air Freight Partnership at Singapore Airshow

CEVA Logistics will manage HAECO’s worldwide component flows under a two-year global air freight agreement signed at the Singapore Airshow, covering routine, urgent and AOG shipments, plus dangerous goods, temperature-controlled and oversized consignments to and from HAECO hubs in Hong Kong, Xiamen and Jinjiang and across key trade lanes.