05 Jan 2026 admin Industry Updates January 5, 2026 admin AS Daily | North Carolina port importer expanding cement capacity by 500% ATA, safety groups slam driverless truck warning system Contact Us To view this email as a web page, click here TOP STORIES North Carolina port importer expanding cement capacity by 500% Silvi Cement opening new import terminal ATA, safety groups slam driverless truck warning system Company fails to show how its technology will not compromise safety, according to exemption request opposition Beyond the highway: Waabi’s bet on door-to-door autonomy Lior Ron details why point-to-point operations, OEM-blessed hardware and rapid AI advances pave the way to future deployments GDP grew 4.3% in Q3, and it was ‘healthier’ growth The third quarter’s GDP growth wasn’t as concentrated in lower imports Cross-border drug smugglers exploit trucking routes, ports From an Indiana truck stop to the Blue Water Bridge and South Texas cargo crossings, criminals exploit commercial networks FROM OUR LIBRARY WHITE PAPER State of the Industry – December 2025 In Partnership with Ryder WHITE PAPER AI, Optimization, and the Power of Networked Logistics In Partnership with Blue Yonder WHITE PAPER Q4 2025 Shipper Rate Report In Partnership with Trimble FROM OUR PARTNERS WHITE PAPER Cost Transformation 2026: A Guide to Integrated Shipping Courtesy of LJM Logistics Managed WHITE PAPER 2026 TMS Buyer’s Guide Courtesy of Descartes EBOOK The age of agility: Seeking advantage amid uncertainty Courtesy of S&P Global Market Intelligence STAY CONNECTED Forward this to a friend To stop receiving this newsletter, click here To manage all your subscriptions, click here Firecrown Media Inc. | 405 Cherry Street | Chattanooga, TN 37402 USA