IWLA 2026-2027 Directory is HERE!
The IWLA 2026-2027 Directory is here! Take a few minutes to explore what's inside including full info on every DCA member company. And check out the back cover, featuring our very own PRISM Logistics!
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…
For Mother’s Day, 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 half-century history. Between April 15 and May 4, the airline operated more than 330 flights and transported 42% of Colombian flowers exported…
What Spirit Airlines’ Shutdown Reveals About Supply Chains
The announcement that Spirit Airlines ceased operations on May 2, 2026 serves as more than just a major development within the airline industry. It also offers an important case study in how highly optimized operating networks respond when market conditions…
Holman: The Squeeze—What Tariff Price Hikes, a 2% Economy, the Carrier Capacity Crunch, and a Wharton AI Study All Have in Common
The transportation and logistics industry continues to navigate a rapidly changing environment where economic pressure, operational challenges, and evolving technology are converging all at once. In a recent article, Holman Logistics explored several emerging trends shaping today’s market, and the…
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 an elite group of…
Brett Mears Gulf South Finalist 2026
We are proud to celebrate an incredible achievement as Brett Mears has been named a Gulf South finalist for the 2026 Entrepreneur Of The Year Award presented by EY US, one of the most prestigious honors recognizing visionary business leaders…
IWLA Recap and Insights
The latest updates from the International Warehouse Logistics Association highlight leadership recognition, new research initiatives, and a special case study from Nebraska Warehouse. IWLA Names Jere Van Puffelen EWLP 2026 Hall of Fame Inductee Our own Jere Van Puffelen was…
Distribution Technology Named Sam’s Club 2026 Third-Party Partner of the Year
Distribution Technology has been recognized by Sam’s Club Supply Chain as the 2026 Third-Party Partner of the Year, continuing a long-standing partnership built on performance, reliability, and operational excellence. This latest recognition marks the ninth time in the company’s 35-year…
Proactive Protection: Nebraska Warehouse Stops Ransomware Cold
You may have noticed that our new DCA member company Nebraska Warehouse CEO Tamara Draeger was not at the IWLA Convention as anticipated. Word quickly spread that she was remaining in Omaha with her team, addressing a ransomware attack. But…
