The annual budget dance is upon us, and this year's tune features a significant nod to our perpetually beleaguered truck drivers. A House panel is set to debate the FY27 Transportation bill, earmarking a cool $200 million for much-needed truck parking.
Port Houston's April container volumes took a hit, but is the much-touted May rebound a true indicator of recovery or just noise? We dig into the data.
Geopolitical winds are once again buffeting global shipping lanes. Container rates from Asia to the US are climbing, driven by a volatile mix of conflict and seasonal demand.
The days of gut instinct and overflowing spreadsheets in trucking's back office are numbered. AI is rapidly transforming Transportation Management Systems from passive record-keepers into active decision-making engines.
The International Maritime Organization just greenlit a global framework for autonomous ships. It's a 'landmark' moment, they say. But after two decades covering this stuff, I'm still waiting for the actual robots to sail themselves and make someone rich.
Ships are vanishing off AIS near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving a black hole of data and stuck vessels. Meanwhile, the container ship orderbook is ballooning. This smells like trouble.
Global tensions are hitting the shelves. For retailers, the only true defense against inevitable supply chain shocks is granular, real-time inventory visibility.
Your AI morning briefing for May 25, 2026 — the top stories you need to know.
The whiff of a deal between the U.S. and Iran sent oil prices tumbling. But don't break out the champagne just yet.
Oil prices held their ground this week, a surprising resilience given the latest inflation data suggesting price pressures aren't letting up. It’s a fascinating, if unnerving, tableau for supply chain watchers.
The whispers about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's 2028 presidential ambitions just got louder. Her recent national tour, however, might be more about building a national profile than announcing a candidacy.
DHL Supply Chain is building a colossal European battery logistics hub, signaling a massive leap forward for electric mobility and energy storage infrastructure. This facility isn't just storage; it's a nexus of innovation.
Trucking insurance costs are climbing, and fast. ATRI's latest report confirms premiums have jumped 8.3% annually, but the real kicker? Insurers are losing money doing it.
