James Miller

Jerome Powell Considers September Rate Cut as Labor Market Weakness Emerges

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently indicated that an interest rate cut could be on the table for September, citing emerging vulnerabilities in the labor market.

How PCS’s Cortex AI Engine Is Revolutionizing Intelligent Freight Dispatch and Scheduling

The logistical world is leaning increasingly on artificial intelligence, and PCS Software has jumped into the fray with its new Cortex AI engine.

Essential Readiness Checks for Owner-Operators Considering Adding New Trucks in Today’s Market

Deciding to add a new truck to a trucking operation isn’t as simple as it sounds.

The Real Grind Behind Driving a Scania 660 V8 Duotrailer Across Spanish Roads

Driving a duotrailer along Spain’s highways isn’t just about steering a massive vehicle from point A to B; it’s a lifestyle marked by endurance, precision, and grit.

Slight Rise in European Road Freight Transport Rates in July 2025 Signals Market Shifts

In July 2025, European road freight transport rates edged upward, reflecting subtle changes in market dynamics.

EPA Issues Biofuel Waivers to 38 Small Refineries, Impacting Renewable Fuel Compliance and Industry Logistics

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently handed out exemptions to 38 small refineries from federally mandated biofuel blending requirements.

Trans-Pacific Container Shipping Rates Dip Back to Pre-Red Sea Crisis Figures Amid Market Shifts

Container Shipping Prices Normalize After Red Sea Disruptions Container rates for shipments crossing the Pacific from Asia to the U.S. West Coast have fallen back to levels last seen before the Red Sea crisis, where geopolitical disruptions had previously pushed prices to new highs. This decline is credited to an interplay of tariff changes, early peak season demand, and overcapacity within the shipping industry, despite ongoing maritime security challenges in the region. Slipping Back: What’s Driving the Price Slide? After a brief spike early in the year, container freight costs have notably softened. One key factor was a temporary tariff reduction on Chinese exports into the United

New Twice-Weekly 767-300F Freighter Route Connects Tashkent and Maastricht Enhancing Cargo Transport

A fresh air cargo route has been kicked off, connecting Tashkent in Uzbekistan to Maastricht Aachen Airport in the Netherlands.

Canada Announces Partial Rollback of Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Imports Beginning September 2025

Starting September 1, Canada will ease certain retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States, as declared by Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Countdown to the 2025 FreightTech Awards: Who Will Lead the FreightTech Revolution?

The countdown has begun for the 2025 FreightTech Awards, where the brightest minds and boldest disruptors in freight technology compete for recognition.

Halton Regions kollisionskurs med osäkra lastbilar: 44 % av fordonen avlägsnades från vägarna under säkerhetskontroll

I ett beslutsamt drag för att förbättra trafiksäkerheten genomförde Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), tillsammans med Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) och transportministeriet, en fokuserad tredagarspollett med inspektioner av kommersiella lastbilar i Haltonregionen.

How Air Cargo Charter Flights Bolster U.S. Supply Chain Management in Times of Tariff Uncertainty

Rising Challenges in U.S. Supply Chain Management U.S. supply chain managers are currently navigating one tricky maze — the constant changes in tariff regulations that impact numerous products imported globally. This back-and-forth with tariff implementation dates creates a tough environment where planning and execution become a juggling act. These tariff fluctuations add a layer of complexity to the decision-making process because companies face uncertainty not only about the tariffs themselves but also about when exactly these tariffs will apply. This leads businesses to hurry shipments ahead of looming tariff deadlines, which shifts patterns in freight demand, especially in air cargo.