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Friday, April 17, 2026

Features of the week

Hitachi Rail Expands Beyond Tracks with Strategic Clever Devices Acquisition

A major step toward smart, data-driven, and multimodal urban mobility solutions worldwide New York, United States, 8 April 2026 – Hitachi Rail has announced a significant move to strengthen its position in the global smart mobility space by entering into...

Slowing Imports and Rising Fuel Costs Reshape Supply Chain Dynamics

Transportation costs rise as capacity tightens and economic signals remain mixed Reno, Nevada, 1 April 2026 – The latest ITS Supply Chain Report highlights a shifting logistics landscape where rising fuel costs, tightening transportation capacity, and softer import volumes are...

Smarter Financing Drives Growth Across U.S. Industries

How structured equipment financing is helping businesses scale while protecting cash flow Los Angeles, California, 25 March 2026 – In today’s uncertain economic climate, businesses are rethinking how they invest in growth. Rising costs, delayed supply chains, and tighter access to...

Volvo Trucks Accelerates Fleet Performance with Rapid Over-the-Air Software Updates

Connected truck technology and automated software upgrades help reduce unplanned stops and improve fleet uptime Greensboro, North Carolina, 18 March 2026 – Volvo Trucks North America is rapidly transforming how commercial trucks stay updated, expanding its over-the-air software update program...

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Lighting as Infrastructure: A Strategic Lever in Modern Warehousing

Warehousing is undergoing a fundamental shift. Driven by automation, sustainability targets and increasing operational complexity, today’s logistics facilities are being designed as high-performance environments where every system must contribute to efficiency, resilience and long-term value. In this context, lighting is...

The Hidden Layer in Warehouse Transformation: Why Data Consistency Is the Foundation Everything Else Depends On

The conversation around modern warehouse management has never been more energized. Robotics, AI-driven forecasting, autonomous vehicles, real-time inventory visibility — the industry is genuinely in the middle of a transformation. Organizations are investing boldly, and the results in many...

Looking Back at Warehouse Operations: Then and Now

When I think back to running a large distribution center some fifty years ago, what stands out most is not just how much work it took, but how much depended on people simply talking to one another and keeping...

Navigating the Charge: Logistics in the Expanding EV Manufacturing Landscape for Automotive and Two-Wheeled Sectors

Introduction The global shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping the automotive and two-wheeled sectors, driven by environmental imperatives, technological advancements, and policy incentives. In 2024, worldwide electric car sales surged to 17 million units, marking a 25% increase from...