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James Miller specializes in global logistics and supply chain dynamics. His investigative work explores the intricacies of international trade, infrastructure challenges, and technological advancements shaping modern commerce. He advocates for sustainable practices and transparency in supply chain operations.

Correos rolls out large-scale solar at Barcelona, Alicante, Valencia and Seville Automated Treatment Centres
Correos is deploying five new self-consumption solar photovoltaic systems at major Automated Treatment Centres (CTAs) in Barcelona, Alicante, Valencia and Seville, with capacities ranging from 93.74 kWp to 528 kWp and an expected average generation covering around 22% of each site’s electricity use.

Redwood strengthens Mexico gateway with EELCO takeover and new Port of Laredo capacity
Redwood Logistics has integrated EELCO, bringing licensed customs brokerage, Foreign‑Trade Zone (FTZ) warehousing and a 250,000ft warehouse at the Port of Laredo into its Mexico‑focused platform.

Weekly U.S. rail snapshot: carloads climb while intermodal softens
For the week ending Feb. 28, U.S. Class I railroads reported a total of 516,729 carloads and intermodal units, a 1.6% increase year-over-year, with 238,131 carloads (up 6.9%) and 278,598 intermodal containers and trailers (down 2.5%). Grain volumes surged by 20% versus the same week in 2025, while petroleum and related products rose 14.7%, chemicals 8.6%, and metallic ores and minerals 8.4% — all helping to tilt weekly gains toward carload traffic. Commodity mix and weekly movers The week’s headline is simple: strength in bulk and commodity carloads, weakness in intermodal. That carries a downstream effect on freight networks — terminals see different dwell patterns, drayage demand shifts,

Redwood Logistics acquires EELCO to boost Redwood Mexico’s customs, FTZ and border operations
Redwood Logistics has acquired EELCO, bringing a 250,000‑square‑foot warehouse and Foreign‑Trade Zone (FTZ) capability in Laredo under Redwood Mexico and adding licensed customs brokerage operations on both sides of the U.S.–Mexico border.

How vibe coding and AI-native startups are reshaping trucking, insurance and logistics economics
Nevoya’s EV-optimized trucking approach cuts per-mile operating expense by converting a variable diesel cost base into a largely fixed capital cost with Tesla Semis, forcing operators to prioritize asset utilization and continuous driver rotations to lower unit costs.

March 2026 State of the Industry Overview (in partnership with Ryder)
Winter Storm Fern delivered the sharpest operational shock to North American trucking since the COVID era: rejection rates spiked and spot rates trended higher across multiple lanes, with the Midwest showing the most acute capacity tightness while the West Coast remained relatively insulated.

February sees trucking jobs slip while warehousing posts modest gains, signaling tighter capacity and mixed freight demand
Seasonally adjusted truck transportation employment slipped by 500 jobs in February to 1,462,500, a decline from the revised January total of 1,463,000 and down 4,700 from December levels; year-over-year the sector is smaller by 22,100 jobs.

Seven Yard Vulnerabilities: Why Security Guards Alone Don’t Stop Cargo Theft
More than half of serious cargo incidents begin on-site: trailers parked in poorly lit yards, unattended containers at terminals, and predictable guard patrol routes create the conditions for theft long before a load hits the highway.

How Middle East Airspace Closures Are Rewriting Air Freight Routes
Global air cargo capacity dropped roughly 18% week‑over‑week, with about 13% of that loss directly tied to major Middle East carriers — Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

How container rates are shifting after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
Containers bound for Persian Gulf terminals have begun to accumulate as major carriers suspend bookings, cancel sailings, and reroute services around or away from the Strait of Hormuz.

Glyn Hughes to Step Down from TIACA Leadership — What the Air Cargo Sector Should Expect
Glyn Hughes will step down as executive director of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) at the end of the year, while remaining with the organization through the end of 2026 as the board transitions to a new director general.

Diesel spike forces carriers to rebalance fuel surcharges and operations
Wholesale diesel (ULSDR) climbed more than 30% in the last week while retail diesel rose roughly 14%, compressing the retail-to-wholesale spread from about $1.02 to $0.68 per gallon and immediately tightening margins across truckload operations.
