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US freight market faces higher rates heading into 2027
US trucking rates have reached a 52-week high as constrained carrier capacity shifts negotiating power toward carriers. With contract rates rising 18% year over...
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Southern Tire Mart keeps customers moving through service, innovation and people-first values
Founded by Ernest Duff in 1973, Southern Tire Mart has grown into one of the US’s leading commercial tire service providers. Now owned by...

How Alpine Air Express considers much more than the aircraft to solve transportation challenges holistically
On-demand air cargo operator Alpine Air Express is looking beyond simply expanding its fleet, exploring how emerging aviation technology can deliver more reliable and...

McAllister Towing is building the fleet that modern shipping actually needs
With a fleet of more than 60 tugboats, crew boats and barges operating from 13 locations along the US East Coast, McAllister Towing is...

How Caliber is bringing together a nationwide repair network and integrated technology to keep fleets moving
From a small regional collision repair business, Caliber has grown into the nation’s largest collision repair provider, with more than 1,850 locations and 30,000...

Celebrating 75 years, Dayton T. Brown, Inc. accelerates aerospace and defense testing, certification and next-generation space technologies
Founded in 1950 by aviation pioneer Dayton T. Brown Sr., Dayton T. Brown, Inc. (DTB) has evolved from an aerospace components manufacturer into a...

Approaching its 50 year anniversary, trailer manufacturer Montracon is investing, innovating and targeting renewed growth
For nearly 50 years, Montracon has been a leading name in British trailer manufacturing. Based in Doncaster, the company produces a diverse range of...
Shipping
Asian port backlogs leave shippers facing a difficult 2027
Asian container port congestion could persist into 2027 as delays absorb about 8.5% of the global containership fleet. With schedule reliability falling and freight...

The Complete Guide to Shipping Fragile Items: Tips, Providers and More
Shipping a concert grand piano, a crate of antique glassware or an oversized art installation demands more than standard parcel service. When you need...

Panama Canal traffic cuts add new strain to US logistics
The Panama Canal is cutting daily vessel traffic again as drought reduces water supplies. For manufacturers, retailers and logistics operators, the restrictions raise the...

ABB and Ferrari Hypersail put 800 VDC marine power systems to the test
ABB has joined Ferrari Hypersail as its electrification partner, bringing marine DC expertise to a 100-foot foiling yacht powered entirely by renewable energy. The...

UPS expands global network with $2 billion logistics push
UPS is investing more than $2 billion across its international, healthcare and supply chain operations through 2028. New hubs, air capacity and specialist facilities...

New Louisiana port could redraw Gulf Coast container trade
The Louisiana International Terminal has received federal approval to move toward construction. The $1.8 billion project could eventually add 2 million TEUs of annual...

US container imports rose in July, but the demand picture is more complicated
US container imports from China are climbing again, but the rebound may reveal more about purchasing schedules than stronger underlying demand. Tariff uncertainty is...
Sustainability
Garrets International marks 35 years by reshaping maritime food supply through data, scale, and a crew-focused approach
As Garrets International celebrates 35 years in business, the maritime supply chain specialist is navigating rising costs, new regulations and evolving crew expectations. Founded...

DHL targets €3 billion new energy logistics business by 2030
DHL wants to grow its New Energy logistics business to €3 billion by 2030. The strategy reflects a broader shift in renewable energy logistics,...

How BioMarsh Environmental’s humble beginnings spurred a 250-vehicle fleet serving UK blue-chip companies and water authorities nationwide
Built on responsiveness and hands-on problem-solving, BioMarsh Environmental has evolved over more than 50 years from a small family farming operation into a nationwide...

British Steel is playing a pivotal role in securing the UK’s industrial and infrastructure ambitions
Few materials have influenced human civilization as profoundly as steel, whose origins date back thousands of years to the earliest advances in iron smelting....

From the boardroom to the warehouse floor: closing ESG’s execution gap
Sustainability has become a standing agenda item in boardrooms across the warehouse and logistics sector. ESG targets are set, commitments are announced, and leadership...

Ellie Besley-Gould, CEO of the Sustainable Shipping Initiative discusses aligning incentives, improving crew welfare, and scaling sustainable shipping solutions globally
I’ve spent fifteen years working across climate, international development and commercial sustainability - always in the space between where we need to move to...

Ferrari’s first EV has become a test of whether heritage still matters in luxury automotive
Ferrari’s first electric vehicle is not only a product launch. The Luce has become a referendum on whether luxury automotive brands can preserve exclusivity...
Materials Handling
US freight market faces higher rates heading into 2027
US trucking rates have reached a 52-week high as constrained carrier capacity shifts negotiating power toward carriers. With contract rates rising 18% year over...

Daimler Truck sees 26% sales growth despite electric slowdown
Daimler Truck reported a 26% increase in third-quarter 2026 vehicle sales, led by a substantial recovery in North America and stronger Mercedes-Benz Trucks deliveries....

Walmart opens fifth next-generation fulfillment center in California
Walmart has opened its fifth high-tech fulfillment center in Stockton, California, expanding its automated logistics network across the West Coast. The more than 900000-square-foot...

Philadelphia port secures $837 million for major expansion
The Port of Philadelphia has unveiled an $837 million infrastructure expansion designed to increase container-handling capacity by 122% and automotive capacity by 18%. Backed...

How Logistics Companies Should Manage and Incorporate Customer Feedback
While logistics is sometimes viewed as an operational industry of trucks and warehouses, client satisfaction is the true driver of contract renewals.

The Northeast Ohio Buyer’s Inspection Checklist: What Separates Reliable Used Forklifts from Costly Mistakes in 2026
Learn how Northeast Ohio warehouse managers can avoid costly used forklift mistakes by checking inspection records, mast integrity, hydraulics, battery condition and dealer support....

How Aurora plans to reach 30,000 autonomous trucks by 2030
Aurora Innovation plans to operate more than 30,000 driverless trucks by 2030. Reaching that target will depend on fleet demand, manufacturing capacity, higher vehicle...


