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07/31/2025

🚚 Autonomous trucks are now hauling freight 24/7 in Texas.
🚆 A proposed $85B rail merger could create the first coast-to-coast rail network.

The logistics industry is shifting faster than ever—technology, infrastructure, and strategy are being rewritten in real time. At INPAX, we’re not waiting to see what happens next. We’re preparing to lead.

I shared my full thoughts on where this is heading—and what it means for the future of freight—on LinkedIn. Let’s keep the conversation going there:

Change is already on the road. The question is: who’s ready to navigate it?

𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 & 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 Two major de...

07/25/2025

📉 Freight rates still lag.
🚛 30,000+ carriers gone.
📦 Demand? Still soft.

The freight recession isn’t over — but smart operators are adapting and staying in motion.



Full article by INPAX CEO Leonard Wright:

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 — 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 By Leonard Wright CEO, INPAX S...

07/14/2025

Message from our parent company's founder:

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 This weekend, U.S. private equity gi...

07/07/2025

RELENTLESS.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/leonardjwright_entrepreneurship-leadership-blackexcellence-activity-7348035832135491584-QxUx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAO8IWsBre0E6qPAxGD6-94pUB2g3SWw4Lo

07/03/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐌&𝐀: 𝐀 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

In late April, French shipping titan CMA CGM, through its subsidiary CEVA, announced the acquisition of Turkey’s Borusan Tedarik Zinciri, marking a $440 million investment in logistics infrastructure ([reuters.com][1]). This strategic move nearly doubles CEVA’s warehousing capacity in Turkey, adds nearly 1 million annual domestic shipments, and deepens their strength in automotive logistics.

Why this matters:

* Global reach with local impact: Strengthening facilities in a key manufacturing hub like Gemlik highlights the balance of global footprint and regional presence.
* Integrated logistics advantage: Expanding warehousing and ground transport through a single acquisition means faster, more efficient customer solutions.
* Sector-specific focus: Automotive logistics is complex, and this positions CEVA among Turkey’s top providers.

At INPAX, we’re watching this closely. Our strategic framework—backed by our “relentless pursuit of excellence” and the guiding 5 C’s (Compassion, Commitment, Collaboration, Consistency, Courage)—matches this level of ambition. M\&A like this signals that the future of logistics lies in integrated networks that serve both global trade and local needs.

For businesses evaluating growth through acquisition or partnership, learn from CEVA’s approach: target scale, focus on key geographies, and invest in vertical integration. That’s how logistics organizations thrive—even when market pressures and customer expectations evolve.

How are you adapting your strategy for a landscape shaped by consolidation and smarter logistics networks?

&A

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/french-cma-cgm-acquire-turkish-borusans-logistics-subsidiary-440-mln-deal-2025-04-27/

French shipping giant CMA CGM's subsidiary CEVA Corporate Services has signed a deal to acquire Turkish conglomerate Borusan's logistics arm, Borusan Tedarik Zinciri Cozumleri ve Teknoloji, for $440 million, according to a filing by the Turkish company.

06/18/2025

Freedom Remembered.

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝. 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝. Today, we honor Juneteenth - June 19, 1865 - when news of emancipation finally reached the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas. It came more than two year...

06/05/2025

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧

As a coach, I’ll tell you: it’s not the game day that makes you great—it’s the grind that nobody sees.

It’s the early mornings.
The film sessions.
The silent reps in an empty gym.
The days when your body’s tired but you show up anyway.

Business is no different. At INPAX, we’re not just building a company—we’re coaching a team toward something bigger than ourselves. We talk a lot about our purpose—the relentless pursuit of excellence—but that pursuit doesn’t happen under the spotlight. It happens in the quiet, in the unseen, in the hard.

We push when others coast.
We adapt when the plan breaks.
We run the extra mile—because that’s what it takes to win.

Our 5 C’s—Compassion, Commitment, Collaboration, Consistency, and Courage—aren’t just slogans. They’re how we practice. How we lead. How we fight for each other.

So, if you’re in a season where the scoreboard doesn’t show the effort—keep going. The wins will come. But only for those who put in the work when nobody’s watching.

05/27/2025

𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐱 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Over the weekend, Amazon’s autonomous vehicle company, Zoox, announced it will begin testing its self-driving vehicles on the streets of Atlanta. As someone deeply invested in the transportation and logistics space, this news immediately caught my attention—not just for what it means today, but for what it signals about the future.

Atlanta is one of the busiest logistics and mobility hubs in the Southeast. Introducing autonomous vehicles into its infrastructure could reshape everything from traffic patterns to service expectations.

Here’s what I’m watching closely:

🚗 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰 & 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
Zoox’s entry into Atlanta will add a new layer to already complex traffic dynamics. As these vehicles collect real-world data and begin to integrate with human-driven traffic, we’ll need to rethink how streets, signals, and safety systems work together. Autonomous fleets move differently—and cities must adapt quickly.

🚕 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
This could be a major disruptor to rideshare. While AVs promise efficiency and lower long-term costs, they raise big questions for the thousands of rideshare drivers who depend on gig work. We’re watching the start of a new wave of automation—one that could reduce human roles in transportation significantly over the next decade.

📦 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫 & 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬
For companies like INPAX, based here in Georgia, this is both a challenge and an opportunity. As self-driving tech evolves, the courier model will transform. Expect faster, more precise deliveries—but also increased competition from tech-driven entrants who aren’t bound by the same workforce models. The future will favor those who adapt, invest in innovation, and double down on service.

At INPAX, our relentless pursuit of excellence means we’re not just watching from the sidelines—we’re preparing. Our 5 C’s—Compassion, Commitment, Collaboration, Consistency, and Courage—guide us as we navigate what comes next.

The future of logistics in Atlanta is being rewritten in real time. The only question is: who’s ready for it?

05/20/2025

𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥: 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬

Recent developments in international trade policies have led to significant shifts in the logistics landscape. Notably, the U.S. government's decision to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% has prompted U.S. importers to reevaluate their logistics and supply chain strategies. This policy change has resulted in a surge in U.S.-China shipments—up nearly 300%—testing warehouse and port capacities, especially along the West Coast.

At INPAX, we understand that such policy shifts require agility and strategic planning. The reduction in tariffs has led to a decreased reliance on bonded warehouses and an increased interest in Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs), which lock in tariff rates upon arrival. Moreover, importers are shifting toward slower, more economical transportation methods like short-haul trucks and trains, reflecting a reduced urgency in moving inventory quickly.

These changes underscore the importance of adaptability in logistics operations. As the industry responds to evolving trade policies, it's crucial to reassess and adjust supply chain strategies to maintain efficiency and competitiveness.

We invite our peers and partners to share insights and strategies on navigating these changes. How is your organization adapting to the evolving trade landscape? Let's collaborate to build resilient and responsive supply chains.

05/08/2025

𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲

Tariffs are often viewed through the lens of international politics and trade economics - but for those of us in logistics, tariffs are not abstract. They’re felt directly in routing, volume shifts, labor demand, and pricing structures. They reshape how freight moves, how fast it moves, and how expensive it is to move it.

When tariffs rise or shift - whether between the U.S. and China, Europe, or any other trading bloc - manufacturers and importers adjust. Sourcing strategies change. Product flow gets reallocated to avoid added costs. And guess who has to respond almost instantly? The transportation sector.

At INPAX, we’ve seen how quickly a tariff policy change can cascade through operations:

• Sudden spikes or drops in container volumes that create warehouse bottlenecks or surplus capacity.

• Port diversions that reroute cargo from one coast to another, impacting regional truckload availability.

• Shifts in demand for expedited freight as companies scramble to beat tariff deadlines.

• And most significantly, uncertainty - which is every supply chain leader’s worst enemy.

Tariffs don’t just influence cost - they impact speed, efficiency, and strategic planning. And for transportation leaders, that means building systems that are not only efficient but flexible. If your strategy is only built for optimal conditions, you’re already behind.

This is why leadership in logistics today requires a broader view. We can’t afford to be siloed in operations - we have to understand the policy landscape, the economic context, and the long-term ripple effects on every part of the supply chain.

At INPAX, we’ve made it our mission to operate with clarity and resilience, even in the face of shifting global policies. We ask hard questions:

• How do we insulate our clients from the worst impacts?

• Where can we innovate in routing and modal mix to create efficiency under new constraints?

• How do we build networks that are agile by design - not reactive by necessity?

Because in the end, tariffs may be political - but transportation is personal. It’s real people, real trucks, real deadlines, and real businesses that carry the weight.

To my peers in the industry: What are you doing to navigate the impact of tariffs? Let’s connect, share insights, and prepare - not just for what’s here now, but for what’s coming next.