James Miller

stow Presents Atlas 4.0 and Full Racking Portfolio at LogiMAT 2026 — What It Means for Warehouse Logistics

stow will present its complete range of racking, shelving and semi-automated warehouse systems at LogiMAT 2026, occupying Hall 3, Booth 3B77 at Messe Stuttgart from March 24–26, with Movu Robotics exhibiting alongside as part of the stow Group.

How Automation and ESG Will Reshape Air Cargo Performance Metrics over Five Years

Over the next five years automation and ESG metrics are expected to transition from pilot projects into primary performance indicators across the air cargo chain, a shift already signaled by measurable gains from paperless cargo programs.

How AI is transforming end-to-end visibility and smarter routing in air cargo

Airlines and forwarders are increasingly routing shipments using AI models that ingest live flight schedules, airport slot occupancy, warehouse throughput figures, customs ETA feeds and tariff updates to cut dwell times and avoid chain-wide congestion.

How Bixolon’s Label, RFID and Mobile Printers Could Streamline Warehouse Operations at LogiMAT 2026

Bixolon Co., Ltd presented at LogiMAT 2026 (stand 2C37) a lineup engineered for the throughput needs of modern warehouses and transport hubs: compact desktop units for station-based labelling, industrial printers rated for high-volume runs, and mobile RFID-enabled devices for on-the-move encoding.

DOL proposal would return motor carriers to a two-factor “economic reality” contractor test

Motor carriers that rely on owner-operators and brokered loads face a tangible regulatory pivot: the U.S.

Gordie Howe International Bridge Scheduled to Open — What Shippers Need to Know

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open later this year, a development that will immediately affect cross-border freight capacity and customs routing between Detroit and Windsor.

FMCSA renewal of Wilson Logistics waiver draws scrutiny after Bruce Stockton raised training-data concerns

FMCSA has renewed the exemption allowing Wilson Logistics’ drivers holding a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) to operate as team drivers without a front-seat CDL holder for a limited period, with the renewal taking effect on February 24 and expiring on February 24, 2031.

How FedEx’s decision to refund tariffs reshapes freight billing and shipper reconciliation

FedEx will return any tariffs refunded to the company back to the original shippers and customers who paid them, a move that immediately affects accounts payable processes, carrier reconciliations and short-term cashflow planning across parcel and freight networks.

DOL revives Trump administration independent contractor test, weighing control and profit heavily

The Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division published a proposed independent contractor (IC) rule that elevates control and the opportunity for profit or loss as the two core factors in determining a worker’s status, aligning closely with the Trump administration’s earlier 2021 regulation.

Washington meeting between Dominic LeBlanc and Jamieson Greer raises questions for USMCA and cross-border transport

Canada and the United States will hold ministerial-level talks in Washington next week as part of the mandatory review of the USMCA, a development that immediately touches on tariff-exposed supply chains for steel, aluminum, lumber and the auto sector, with direct implications for cross-border freight volumes and routing choices.

Red Seal journeyperson certification for Class 1 drivers set for Alberta in June 2027

Alberta will implement a Red Seal trade designation for Class 1 commercial drivers on 1 June 2027, establishing journeyperson certification and a province-wide competency framework that aims to standardize training, reduce onboarding time and raise safety baselines across supply chains.

Noua propunere federală vizează interzicerea ne-cetățenilor de la obținerea permiselor de conducere comerciale și impunerea recertificării rapide a permiselor CDL

Proiectul de lege introdus de senatorul Jim Banks (R-Indiana) ar obliga statele să înceteze emiterea sau reînnoirea permiselor de conducere comercială (CDL) oricărei persoane care nu este cetățean american sau rezident permanent legal și ar forța toate statele să recertifice deținătorii existenți de CDL în termen de 180 de zile, inclusiv o verificare a competenței lingvistice în limba engleză. Dispoziții cheie ale propusei „Legi Dalilah” Proiectul de lege, etichetat în discuții publice drept „Legea Dalilah”, conține mai multe măsuri specifice de reglementare menite să înăsprească eligibilitatea și aplicarea CDL: Restricție de eligibilitate: Interzice emiterea CDL persoanelor care nu sunt cetățeni sau rezidenți permanenți legali. Interdicție pe viață: Impune o interdicție pe viață de a opera un