Rebuilding American munitions production

Beginning in March 2022, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine was marked by a massive advantage in artillery, giving Russian forces a substantial advantage on the battlefield. In the first year of the war, Russia averaged more than 50,000 artillery shots per day, while Ukraine never managed more than 10,000 daily artillery fires through the end of 2023. The sheer volume of artillery fire overwhelmed Ukrainian defenses, illustrating gaps in the country’s own munitions production capabilities.

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War – what is it good for? American freight demand…

We live in chaotic times. Risking a charge of war-mongering, I largely believe that the Russia-Ukraine conflict will be beneficial for the American freight and logistics industry – but only if the conflict stays isolated to eastern Europe and a global war does not break out.

Anyone who has been around trucking for any length of time understands that hurricanes and other natural disasters drive substantial freight demand. These short-term demand surges create a demand for relief supplies to...

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