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Updated 2h agoWhat's happening: Polish Pendolino trains to run in Czechia for first time
Polish PKP Intercity’s ED250 Pendolino will operate on Czech Railways’ SuperCity line between Prague and Bohumín from 9 March to 17 June, marking the first regular passenger service of the fleet outside Poland. The three‑month deployment will cover roughly 60,000 km and provide real‑world data for the authorization process.
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By the numbers: VOC Port secures ₹15,000 Cr funding for outer harbour project
News•Feb 26, 2026
Hull of New Dutch Multifunctional Workboat Soon to Be Launched
Dutch shipbuilder Neptune Marine is preparing to launch the hull of the EuroCarrier 2712‑DP1‑TIER III workboat, named Maasstroom, for Van Wijngaarden Marine Services. The vessel will handle single and double towing, anchor handling, crane operations, survey, geotechnical and dredging support. The hull launch is set for next week, after which the boat will move to Neptune Shipyards in Aalst for outfitting. Delivery is targeted for September, marking the fourth Neptune‑built ship in Van Wijngaarden’s fleet.
By Offshore Energy
News•Feb 26, 2026
Reclaim Expands Luggage Management Network with Addition of Voco The Darwin
reclaim, the premium luggage‑management platform, has added on‑demand service for the voco The Darwin Atlanta Midtown hotel, an IHG property. Guests can schedule bag pickup from the hotel lobby up to six hours before departure, with tamper‑evident tags and real‑time...
By Breaking Travel News
News•Feb 26, 2026
CIHT Issues Guidance on Inclusive EV Rollout
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has released a detailed guide titled "Rolling out Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Advice for Local Authorities" to help UK councils plan, deliver and maintain inclusive public EV charging. The guidance aligns with...
By Traffic Technology Today
News•Feb 26, 2026
Tel Aviv Launches $50bn Metro Project
Israel’s NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System officially launched a $50 billion, 150‑kilometre three‑line metro project in Tel Aviv, kicking off a three‑day bidding event that attracted more than 550 representatives from 60 firms across 21 countries. The first infrastructure contract, Infra 1, is...
By International Railway Journal
News•Feb 26, 2026
Norse Cargo Goes Live with CargoAi
Norse Cargo, the freight division of Norse Atlantic Airways, has launched on the CargoAi digital marketplace, allowing freight forwarders to search, compare and book its air‑cargo capacity online. The integration connects Norse’s B787‑9 freighter slots to CargoMART and CargoCONNECT APIs,...
By Aviation Business News – Cargo
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Synergy Marine Group Takes Management of “MAERSK FINISTERRE”
Synergy Marine Group has taken technical management of the MAERSK FINISTERRE, a 5,915‑TEU container ship owned by NKS Canopus and chartered long‑term to Maersk. The vessel features a methanol dual‑fuel propulsion system that can run on conventional fuels or green...
By Container News
News•Feb 26, 2026
London Gateway Closes in on Post-Brexit UK Port Leadership
London Gateway, DP World’s flagship UK terminal, is on track to become the nation’s leading container port after handling 3 million TEU in 2025 and surpassing Felixstowe in Q3 2025. The port’s rapid growth stems from a £1.5 bn initial outlay followed...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 26, 2026
The Hidden Customer Experience Cost of Returns: Why Apparel Brands Must Rethink Reverse Logistics
Apparel brands are recognizing that returns have become a pivotal customer‑experience moment rather than a hidden back‑office cost. Over 80% of shoppers say return policies influence purchase decisions, and slow, opaque refunds erode trust and repeat‑purchase intent. Reverse‑logistics delays have...
By Retail Customer Experience
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Update: Royal Jordanian Status Match Soft Landing Policy, One Level Down!
Royal Jordanian’s status‑match program grants a one‑year Gold Sparrow tier for a $149 fee, then automatically downgrades non‑requalifying members to Silver Jay (oneworld Ruby) rather than stripping elite status entirely. The soft‑landing policy ensures members retain basic oneworld benefits for...
By LoyaltyLobby
News•Feb 26, 2026
Adif Tenders Contract to Implement Standard Gauge to the Port of Alicante
Spain’s infrastructure manager Adif has tendered a €130 million contract to build a 75‑kilometre standard‑gauge rail line between Alicante and La Encina. The new “third track” will accommodate freight trains up to 750 metres, creating a mixed‑gauge connection that joins the port...
By RailFreight.com
News•Feb 26, 2026
Awery Appointed Software Provider for Group Concorde
Awery Aviation Software has been selected as the exclusive software provider for Group Concorde, India’s leading General Sales and Service Agent, delivering a total cargo management solution via its integrated Enterprise Resource Planning platform. The ERP system will centralize data...
By Air Cargo Week
News•Feb 26, 2026
Emirates SkyCargo Deploys Two Additional Freighters to India
Emirates SkyCargo is adding two weekly freighters to its India network, with a Mumbai service launching on 4 March and a dedicated Dubai‑Ahmedabad flight starting later that month. The expansion lifts the airline’s weekly uplift to roughly 3,000 tonnes and brings its...
By Air Cargo News
News•Feb 26, 2026
The Cyber Resilience Act: Implications for the Global Rail Industry
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is set to overhaul security requirements for the global rail supply chain, targeting connected products and software. Nomad Digital hosted a webinar with experts from Alstom, Durham University and its own security team to...
By Railway-News
News•Feb 26, 2026
ECS Group Named International GSSA of the Year at STAT Trade Times Awards
ECS Group has been named International General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) of the Year at the 2026 STAT Trade Times International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo. The accolade was presented by Eric Wilson, senior vice‑president of cargo sales...
By Air Cargo Week
News•Feb 26, 2026
Aerion Recognised for Innovation at STAT Trade Times Air Cargo Awards
Aerion was awarded the Innovative Logistics Solutions in Air Cargo of the Year at the 2026 STAT Trade Times International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo. The accolade, presented by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport CEO Chris McLaughlin, acknowledges Aerion’s technology‑driven,...
By Air Cargo Week
News•Feb 26, 2026
Digital-First Corporate Mobility Becomes the Norm for 79% of Companies, According to Holafly for Business
A new Holafly Global eSIM & Travel Report reveals that 79% of companies now provide digital connectivity for employees traveling abroad. The shift reflects a broader move from traditional travel logistics to a digital‑first employee experience that includes 24/7 multilingual...
By HR Tech Series
Podcast•Feb 26, 2026•28 min
Delivering Loyalty: How YETI and DHL Build Trust Through Supply Chain Excellence
In this episode of All Business No Boundaries, Yeti’s SVP of Supply Chain, Marty Duff, discusses how the brand’s rapid growth and product complexity are supported by a strategic partnership with DHL Supply Chain. Both companies emphasize a customer‑centric approach,...
By All Business. No Boundaries. The DHL Supply Chain Podcast
News•Feb 26, 2026
An Interview with… Steve Ramsay, EH Smith Civils Solutions
EH Smith Civils Solutions, a division of the historic EH Smith Builders Merchants, was named the 2025 Builders Merchants Awards “Civils Merchant of the Year.” The business has posted nearly a 50% sales increase over the past two years, driven...
By Railway-News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Mott MacDonald Strengthens MAG Ties
Engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald has secured a five‑year appointment on Manchester Airports Group’s Capital Investment Consultancy Services Framework. The firm will deliver advisory, design and fire‑engineering services for major projects at Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports. The partnership aligns...
By Airports International
News•Feb 26, 2026
Kale Launches Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform
Kale Logistics Solutions introduced AvSys, a cross‑border e‑commerce platform that provides piece‑level tracking and end‑to‑end visibility for air cargo parcels. The system bridges the first, middle, and last mile, delivering real‑time data sharing and full regulatory compliance for airlines, e‑tailers,...
By Air Cargo News
News•Feb 26, 2026
The First TGV INOUI Trainset Set to Have Its Service Life Extended
French rail operator SNCF Voyageurs has launched the O2D programme, modernising the first TGV INOUI trainset and targeting 104 high‑speed trainsets for life‑extension. The €600 million investment aims to stretch operating life from 34 to up to 50 years, adding roughly 15 % more...
By Railway Pro
News•Feb 26, 2026
ITS International Jan Feb 2026
ITS International released its January‑February 2026 digital issue on February 26, 2026, providing the latest coverage of intelligent transport systems. The online edition is accessible via a dedicated HTML5 platform, featuring articles on autonomous vehicles, AI‑driven traffic management, and sustainability...
By ITS International
News•Feb 26, 2026
SkyGrid, TAMU-CC to Research Cooperative Separation of AAM Traffic in FAA Programme
SkyGrid has been awarded Task Order One under the FAA’s Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies, partnering with Texas A&M‑Corpus Christi to evaluate cooperative separation for advanced air mobility. The multi‑year effort, running through February 2027, will develop and validate a...
By Urban Air Mobility News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Czechia’s SŽ Launches Savings Drive with Layoffs and Major Restructuring
The Czech Railway Administration (SŽ) will begin a sweeping organisational overhaul in April, eliminating more than 120 positions—mostly administrative—and centralising dispatch functions under two control centres in Prague and Přerov. The restructuring, driven by new Director General Tomáš Tóth, targets...
By RailTech.com
News•Feb 26, 2026
ICE Trains to Serve Brussels Airport Under DB and Brussels Airlines Cooperation
Deutsche Bahn and Brussels Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement to launch the first direct ICE high‑speed rail link to Brussels Airport, slated to begin on 7 September 2026. The service will run twice daily between Cologne Central Station and the airport, continuing onward...
By Airport Industry-News
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Port of Tilbury Receives Approval for Tilbury3 (T3) Expansion
The Port of Tilbury has secured outline planning consent from Thurrock Council for the Tilbury3 (T3) expansion, allocating 143 acres for port operations and ecological mitigation. The project will create a high‑capacity, rail‑connected multi‑modal hub with direct road links and...
By Container News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Brazilian and Malaysian Ports Ink MoUs
Brazil’s Suape Industrial Port Complex signed two MoUs with Malaysia’s Westports and Northport at Port Klang, establishing a permanent communication channel between the two port groups. The agreements aim to launch new long‑distance maritime routes and expand logistics links, potentially...
By Seatrade Maritime
News•Feb 26, 2026
Changi and Airport Resilience
Singapore’s Changi Airport Group announced a S$3 billion, six‑year investment to upgrade Terminals 1‑4, targeting baggage handling, check‑in, immigration and Skytrain links. The upgrades replace aging systems and are designed to boost capacity ahead of Terminal 5, slated for the mid‑2030s. Changi currently...
By Airports International
News•Feb 26, 2026
UPS Overtakes FedEx to Become World’s Largest Express Air Cargo Hub
UPS’s Worldport hub at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport has overtaken FedEx’s Memphis super‑hub to become the world’s largest express air‑cargo hub by daily flights and tonnage capacity, according to the Chaddick Institute’s Global Cargo Hub Review. The Louisville hub...
By Air Cargo News
News•Feb 26, 2026
ITB Berlin and IPK International: Stable International Travel, Holidays Dominate
Just before ITB Berlin opens in March 2026, IPK International’s World Travel Monitor shows global international trips rose 4% year‑on‑year in 2025, nudging the market back toward pre‑pandemic levels. Europe matched the global average with a 4% increase, while North...
By Breaking Travel News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Fire Horse Freight Frenzy: VLCC Markets Smash Records in Supertanker Anniversary Year
The 2026 Year of the Fire Horse marks the 60th anniversary of the world’s first VLCC, Idemitsu Maru, and has sparked a surge in supertanker charter rates, with spot prices topping $200,000 per day and rumors of a one‑year deal...
By Splash 247
News•Feb 26, 2026
Newag Hybrid Multiple Unit for PKP Intercity
Polish manufacturer Newag unveiled its first hybrid multiple‑unit for PKP Intercity, a train that combines electric and diesel power to operate on both electrified and non‑electrified lines. The units can reach 160 km/h on electrified tracks and 120 km/h on non‑electrified routes, with...
By Railway Pro
News•Feb 26, 2026
JetEffect Marks 25 Years in Business with 900 Transactions Completed
JetEffect celebrates 25 years, having completed more than 900 aircraft transactions. The U.S.-based broker handles turboprop, light, midsize, super‑midsize and long‑range business jets. Over half its workforce has been with the firm for more than two decades, enabling senior‑level advisory...
By Business Airport International
News•Feb 26, 2026
GB Railfreight Confirms Diesel Auction
GB Railfreight has announced a March auction of its older diesel fleet, featuring ten Class 60 heavy‑haul locomotives, three Class 47s and several Class 08 shunters. The disposal is part of a broader renewal programme that will replace legacy diesel with bimodal Class 99...
By RailFreight.com
News•Feb 26, 2026
Trade Doesn't Flow on Roads − It Flows on Data
Africa’s trade potential hinges on overhauling its digital infrastructure, not just fixing ports or roads. Current IoT systems rely on permanent roaming SIMs and single‑core networks that crumble at borders, inflating costs and risk. Surveys show operators are shifting to...
By ITWeb (South Africa) – Public Sector
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Qantas Frequent Flyer Program Changes Announced For 2026
Qantas announced its 2026 Frequent Flyer overhaul, adding up to 140 Status Credits from non‑flight activities and allowing members to roll over half of excess credits. The program eliminates lower re‑qualification thresholds, retires Points Club and Green Tier, and introduces...
By LoyaltyLobby
News•Feb 26, 2026
CMB.TECH Seals Five-Year Capesize Charters
Belgian shipowner CMB.TECH has secured five five‑year charters for its capesize bulkers, adding $304 million in revenue and lifting its contract backlog to roughly $3.05 billion. The deals, which start in the coming months, include vessels built between 2014 and 2018 and...
By Splash 247
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Hartman Seatrade Adds Two Liebherr LS 250 Ship Cranes
Hartman Seatrade is equipping its newest vessels with two Liebherr LS 250 ship cranes, each capable of lifting 250 tonnes and reaching 36 metres. In tandem mode the pair can handle lifts up to 500 tonnes, expanding the fleet’s heavy‑lift and project‑cargo capabilities. The...
By Container News
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Are Roundabouts Just For Rich People?
A new UNC‑Chapel Hill study finds that roundabouts—road designs that reduce injury crashes by roughly 80%—are disproportionately installed in affluent, predominantly white neighborhoods across North Carolina. Low‑income and Black communities receive far fewer of these safety upgrades, a pattern the...
By Streetsblog USA
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Thursday’s Headlines Need Alternatives
The United States has spent seven decades trying to lower automobile costs, but experts argue that true savings lie in expanding transportation alternatives beyond cars. Recent developments include Uber’s new autonomous‑vehicle division, electric‑bus innovations in Wisconsin, and growing interest in...
By Streetsblog USA
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
How Recreational Cycling Can Lead to Safe Streets For All
Cities across the United States are leveraging recreational cycling to build safer streets, using shared enthusiasm to generate political support. Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness has produced $8.3 million in annual spending and aims to double output, Atlanta’s Beltline serves 2 million users and...
By Streetsblog USA
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Michel Bechtel Appointed as New Port Commissioner for Port Houston
Michel Bechtel, former mayor of Morgan’s Point, has been appointed to the Port of Houston Authority Commission, succeeding Stephen H. DonCarlos after a 12‑year tenure. He joins the board with a portfolio that spans energy, coastal protection, and maritime governance....
By Container News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Dar Ports Become Bargaining Chip Against Mombasa for EA Traders
South Sudan is redirecting most of its import‑export cargo from Kenya’s congested Mombasa port to Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam and Tanga terminals after a bilateral agreement. The shift follows persistent delays, a $5,000 security levy per container, and higher handling...
By The East African
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Against Land Value Capture
The article argues that land‑value capture (LVC) is a flawed way to fund transit projects, citing its opacity and tendency to favor high‑value real‑estate developments. It points to New York’s tax‑increment financing for the 7 line and Hong Kong’s MTR...
By Pedestrian Observations
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
World First Non-Stop Flights Between Australia and Las Vegas Set For Take Off in December 2026
Qantas will inaugurate the world’s first non‑stop scheduled service between Sydney and Las Vegas, launching on 29 December 2026 and operating through 12 March 2027. The seasonal route targets peak events such as the Consumer Electronics Show and leverages the...
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Indian Register of Shipping Earns USCG Similarly Qualified Organization Status
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has been granted the U.S. Coast Guard’s Similarly Qualified Organization status under Title 46, placing it among only three classification societies authorized to serve the U.S. commercial fishing sector. The designation follows a four‑year technical review...
By Container News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Global Air Cargo to Expand for Second Successive Year; What Makes for a Winning Cargo-Only Airport?
Air cargo is set to grow for a second consecutive year in 2026, despite lingering global economic uncertainty. While it moves only 1% of world trade by volume, it represents more than 35% of trade value, underscoring its strategic importance....
By CAPA – Centre for Aviation
News•Feb 26, 2026
Manila Mobility Project in Line for Top Urban Award
Manila’s Move As One Coalition has been named a finalist for the World Resources Institute’s 2025‑2026 Ross Center Prize for Cities. The coalition, comprising 140 organisations, has mobilised nearly $1 billion for public‑transport upgrades, secured better wages and protections for tens...
By ITS International
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
U.S. Air Force C-146 Wolfhound Damaged During Exercise in the Philippines
A U.S. Air Force C‑146A Wolfhound collided with a concrete barrier while attempting a road take‑off during a joint training exercise in Laoac, Pangasinan, injuring all five crew members. The drill, conducted with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, was...
By The Aviationist
News•Feb 26, 2026
Hertz Global Holdings Inc (HTZ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Hertz Global Holdings reported $2.5 billion in Q4 2025 revenue and a $190 million adjusted corporate EBITDA, marking a $350 million year‑over‑year improvement and the first positive EPS in two years. Fleet utilization reached 84%, the highest since 2018, despite a 2% recall rate...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts