James Miller

OceanScore Launches Japan Office to Support Local Shipping Firms with EU Green Maritime Regulations

OceanScore has set up a new office in Japan aimed at providing vital support to shipping companies in the Asia-Pacific region in meeting the demanding requirements of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and FuelEU Maritime regulations.

SBB Cargo to Remain Switzerland's Exclusive Single Wagonload Provider Until 2029

In the midst of ongoing changes and uncertainty in Switzerland’s single wagonload (SWL) rail freight sector, one fact remains ironclad: SBB Cargo will continue to be the exclusive provider of these services until 2029.

Henrique Braun to Succeed James Quincey as Coca-Cola CEO in Early 2026

Henrique Braun is set to take the reins as CEO of Coca-Cola on March 31, 2026, marking a key leadership change for the Atlanta-based beverage giant.

Spanish Merchant Mariners Play Crucial Roles Yet Are Excluded from National Port Sector Congress

Spanish merchant mariners are the unsung heroes of port operations, fully immersed in essential tasks like loading and unloading cargo, mooring vessels, cargo stowage, securing loads, and calculating ship stability.

Essential Developments: National Defense Spending Approved and Holiday Shipping Cutoffs

The US House of Representatives recently voted decisively to approve the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), marking a pivotal moment for military funding this fiscal year.

Changes in Canadian Trucking Jobs Amidst a Growing National Labour Market

While Canada’s overall job market has been showing robust growth recently, the trucking and logistics sectors are experiencing a subtle downturn in employment figures.

Ford and SK Innovation to Separately Manage Tennessee and Kentucky Battery Plants in Strategic Split

Ford and SK Innovation Part Ways on U.S. Battery Production The recent decision by Ford Motor Co. and South Korea’s SK Innovation Co. to dissolve their American battery manufacturing partnership signals a significant shift in the automotive supply chain landscape. Instead of jointly operating their U.S. facilities, each company will now independently own and run specific plants, marking a strategic separation of their previously shared battery production efforts. The New Operational Landscape for Battery Plants Under the new arrangement, SK Innovation will take charge of the BlueOval SK plant in Tennessee , a facility central to the battery cell production for electric vehicles. Meanwhile,

Chinese Aviation Breakthroughs with Heavy-Lift Drones and Their Impact on Cargo Transport

Chinese aviation has recently achieved notable progress by launching two heavy-lift drone models within just 24 hours of each other, marking significant advancements in unmanned cargo transport technology.

Heavy Flooding Shuts Down Crucial B.C. Highways Connecting Lower Mainland to Interior

Significant flooding and landslides have brought major highways in British Columbia to a standstill, severing the vital connections between the Lower Mainland and Interior regions.

Truck Driver’s Accident on A-5 Highway Linked to Alcohol Level Over Eight Times Legal Limit

A serious road incident occurred when a truck veered off the road and crashed into a metal safety barrier on the A-5 highway near Puerto de Santa Cruz in Cáceres.

dnata Sets to Elevate Milano Malpensa Cargo Facility with a €25 Million Upgrade

dnata, a heavyweight in global air cargo services, is steering a significant expansion project worth over €25 million in Italy through its subsidiary, Airport Handling.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Set December 19 as Milestone Date for Rail Merger Filing

The Groundbreaking Rail Merger Set for December 19 The stage is set for a major shake-up in the U.S. rail industry as Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern gear up to file a formal merger application on December 19. This filing will push forward the creation of the country's first freight-only transcontinental railroad, a move expected to redefine the flow of goods across vast distances. What’s in the Pipeline? This isn't your everyday paperwork—it’s anticipated to be a mammoth filing, clocking in at around 4,000 pages. That hefty document will kick off a mandatory 30-day completeness review by the Surface Transportation Board (STB), an essential step before any merger evaluation can begin. In