James Miller

How a strong winter storm could ripple through eastern US rail hubs and supply chains

A significant winter storm forecast for the south-central and eastern United States threatens to disrupt rail operations, intermodal flows, and regional supply chains later this week.

Per diems, disguised pay and the fight for real wages in road haulage: Fenadismer, Anetra and CCOO in focus

This article explains why proposals to increase tax-exempt per diems for drivers risk entrenching wage concealment and weakening social protection for the transport workforce.

A Practical, Unsweetened Look at How Global Logistics Really Works

This piece will walk through the most important benchmarks and hard facts that shape global logistics today in plain language and with practical takeaways.

Baleària descreve ligações marítimas ampliadas e modernização da frota para as Canárias

Este artigo analisa a apresentação da Baleària na Fitur, onde a empresa expôs os seus planos para reforçar a conectividade marítima com as Ilhas Canárias, incluindo renovações de frota e uma proposta estratégica de aquisição.

Prologis predicts U.S. warehouse vacancies will tighten and rents will rise by 2026

This article lays out Prologis' latest view that the U.S. warehouse market is moving from cooling to tightening, with key metrics expected to improve through 2026. Market snapshot: turnaround in warehouse fundamentals Prologis, the San Francisco-based REIT, signaled on its quarterly call that the industrial property cycle has started to shift. Vacancy rates have likely peaked and several indicators — notably net absorption , occupancy and rents — are turning up. If you track freight and distribution trends, that’s the kind of market pivot that makes carriers and warehouse operators sit up and take notes. Key highlights from the quarter The company reported record lease signings in 2025

Holcim Inicia Frota Própria com 30 Caminhões Volvo FH 500 CV I‑Save da Volvo Trucks

A entrega de 30 unidades Volvo FH 500 CV I‑Save à Holcim marca o lançamento da frota de camiões da empresa de cimento e construção em Espanha.

Trump Drops Planned EU Tariffs Following NATO Agreement on Greenland

This piece explains the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to cancel planned tariffs on eight European countries after a NATO-related framework over Greenland emerged, and what that could mean for logistics and international trade. What changed — the headline in plain terms President Donald Trump announced that the 10% tariffs set to begin on February 1 would not be imposed on eight European nations after he and NATO leadership reached a framework for future cooperation over Greenland and the wider Arctic. The move came shortly after the European Union voted to suspend a trade-deal framework with the U.S. that had been negotiated amid earlier tariff threats. Key facts at a glance Item

How freight audit and payment grew from invoice control into a global strategic asset

This piece reveals how freight audit and payment moved from simple invoice checking to a strategic capability that shapes cost visibility, provider performance, and logistics planning.

Donald Trump’s tariff threats raise fresh questions for international trade and logistics

This piece examines how Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcements ramp up uncertainty in global trade and what that could mean for freight and logistics networks.

Volvo Trucks España achieves record 2025 sales and strengthens service network

This article reveals Volvo Trucks España’s standout 2025 results and what they mean for fleets and logistics providers.

Echo Global Logistics to acquire ITS Logistics, forming a larger multimodal logistics platform

This article unveils the Echo Global Logistics acquisition of ITS Logistics and explores what the tie-up means for freight, carriers, and shippers.

DHL Freight evaluates its 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility program in Spain and Portugal

This piece outlines how DHL Freight structured and delivered its 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility program across Spain and Portugal, focusing on people, environment and education.