Celebrating Leadership

In this month’s newsletter, we are celebrating leadership and remarkable achievements within our industry. Alongside these successes, we share expert insights on emerging market trends, the resilience of supply chains, and the latest developments shaping our industry’s future.

Brett Mears Named Gulf South Finalist 2026

We are proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement: Brett Mears has been named a Gulf South finalist for the 2026 Entrepreneur Of The Year Award, presented by EY US. This prestigious honor recognizes visionary business leaders and entrepreneurs who drive innovation and build exceptional organizations.

Team DCA Congratulates our President Mike Holland on Being Named to Ryder Roundtable

Team DCA is thrilled to announce that President Mike Holland has been inducted into the prestigious Ryder Roundtable 2026 class, one of the highest honors within the transportation and logistics industry.

This recognition places Mike among top performers whose leadership, results, and commitment to excellence leave a lasting impact on both our organization and the industry at large.

Holman: The Squeeze

In a recent article, Holman Logistics explored several emerging trends shaping today’s market. The message is clear: pressure is building across nearly every part of the supply chain.

Throughout the article, a common thread emerges: fundamentals matter more than ever.

What Spirit Airlines’ Shutdown Reveals About Supply Chains

Spirit Airlines ceased operations on May 2, 2026, offering an important case study on how highly optimized operating networks respond when market conditions shift faster than a business model can adapt.

Although Spirit Airlines was not a major cargo carrier, its shutdown has broader implications for transportation and supply chain networks. A reduction in available capacity triggers ripple effects throughout the market, as remaining providers absorb increased demand and work to rebalance operations.

Avianca Transported 24 Million Flower Stems to the U.S. in 24 Hours

Avianca Cargo reported that the 2026 Mother’s Day season was the most important in the company’s more than 50 year history.

This season accounts for 18% of the annual revenue of Colombian floriculture. It also represents the most demanding logistics period of the first half of the year.

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