James Miller

The US Coast Guard Commits $68 Million to Build Cargo Plane Hangars in Hawaii, Boosting Logistical Support

Securing and improving cargo plane infrastructure in Hawaii is a significant move by the US Coast Guard, with the recent award of a $68 million contract dedicated to constructing new hangars for cargo planes.

Why Poor Data Quality is Stalling AI Adoption in Freight Forwarding and What It Means for Logistics

The freight forwarding industry is buzzing with excitement about the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionize operations within the next few years.

Nigeria’s Maritime Security Successes Clash with Ongoing War Risk Insurance Premium Burdens

Even after major strides in maritime security, Nigeria-bound vessels are still burdened with heavy war risk insurance (WRI) premiums, a situation that seems out of sync with reality.

How Chemicals and Automotive Freight Are Driving Rail Traffic Gains in 2025

Recent Shifts in U.S. Rail Freight Volumes U.S. rail freight has shown a mixed bag of results lately, with some commodity groups impressively leading the way while others have pulled back. For the week ending September 13, 2025, total rail freight throughput—combining carloads and intermodal units—reached 514,167. That’s a slight year-over-year dip of 1.6%, but it’s the bigger picture across the year-to-date period that paints a more positive story. Breaking Down the Weekly Numbers This weekly haul consisted of 231,237 carloads, slipping by a modest 0.5%, while intermodal units—that’s containers and trailers combined—saw a sharper 2.6% year-over-year decline, landing at 282,930 units. The

Outpost Boosts Its Truck Terminal Network to $1 Billion with AI-Driven Expansion

Outpost recently doubled the capacity of its national truck terminal network, reaching an impressive valuation of $1 billion.

August Sees Sharper Decline in Freight Shipments with LTL Volume Dips and TL Growth

August witnessed a notable downturn in freight shipments, signaling a shift in the freight transport landscape.

Watco Implements Intramotev’s Battery-Electric Autonomous Railcars at Illinois Terminal

Integration of cutting-edge technology is reshaping traditional rail freight operations, and the recent adoption of Intramotev’s TugVolt autonomous battery-electric railcars by Watco opens a new chapter in operational efficiency and sustainability.

Building Strong Broker-Carrier Partnerships: The Key to Thriving Freight Logistics

The relationship between brokers and carriers has traditionally felt like a battle of wits rather than a partnership.

South Dakota’s High Plains Processing Plant Enhances Biofuel Feedstock Supply and Transport Dynamics

A significant stride for the biofuel industry unfolds in South Dakota with the inauguration of a $500 million soybean crushing plant.

Tesla, Aktif NHTSA Güvenlik Soruşturması Ortasında Daha Güvenli Kapı Kolu Tasarımına Yöneliyor

Güvenlik ve kullanılabilirlik, acil durumlar sırasında genellikle en küçük ayrıntılara bağlıdır ve Tesla artık araç kapı kolları tasarımının bu unsurlarından birini geliştirmeye odaklanıyor.

Lyft Introduces Feature Showing Rider Tipping Rates and Punctuality to Support Driver Trip Selection

Lyft is rolling out a fresh feature aimed at giving drivers more insight into riders by showing statistics on how often passengers tip and how punctual they are at pickup.

Philippine Exporters Highlight Trade Volatility and Advocate for Government’s Strategic Response

Global trade has been anything but smooth sailing lately, with exporters facing waves of uncertainty that ripple through supply chains and investment climates.