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Brightline West earmarks $21B for LA‑Las Vegas high‑speed rail
Brightline West is allocating roughly $21 billion to construct a high‑speed rail line linking Los Angeles and Las Vegas, targeting completion before the 2028 Olympics. The two‑hour train will compete directly with the three‑hour door‑to‑door flight that carries about two million passengers each year, offering comparable or lower fares.
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By the numbers: AIP Management acquires additional stake in Cross London Trains
PSP Rail, the rail freight arm of Hungary’s Waberer’s International, has landed a long‑term contract with BMW to move finished vehicles from the automaker’s Debrecen plant to European seaports for export. The agreement, running through 2031, will initially replace a large volume of truck trips with rail, using a dedicated fleet of 110 wagons and Siemens Vectron electric locomotives. BMW’s shipments will be forwarded to key markets such as the United States and China, with a phased expansion to additional maritime terminals slated for 2027. The deal is expected to generate several tens of millions of euros in revenue and underscores the shift toward low‑carbon intermodal logistics in the European automotive sector.
MacGregor has launched a Balanced Lashing System that equalises forces across a containership’s lashings, addressing the chronic issue of upper‑lashings bearing most of the load. By incorporating proven elastic elements, the system can boost deck payloads by up to 10%...
U.S. public‑transit agencies have collectively funded, ordered, or deployed 8,116 full‑size zero‑emission buses as of July 2025, marking a 16% year‑over‑year increase. Small‑vehicle zero‑emission buses added another 1,400 units, growing 20% in the same period. California remains the clear leader, operating...
The ongoing Middle East conflict is forcing LNG vessels originally slated for Latin America to reroute to higher‑paying markets in Europe and Asia. Spot prices at key Latin American terminals have risen 15‑20% month‑over‑month, yet remain below the premiums offered...
ÖAMTC Flugrettung and Airbus Helicopters have signed a long‑term framework contract covering the H135, H140 and H145 models. The deal builds on ÖAMTC’s role as launch customer for the H140, which will enter EMS service in 2028. ÖAMTC currently operates...
Air Transport Europe (ATE), a Slovak‑Czech HEMS operator, has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for one H135 and one H140. The H135 will join ATE’s existing fleet equipped with the Helionix digital avionics suite and a 4‑axis autopilot, while...
German HEMS provider DRF Luftrettung announced an order for four additional Airbus H145 helicopters, expanding its fleet to become one of the largest H145 operators in Europe. The new aircraft complement the existing 50‑plus H135 and H145 helicopters deployed across...
ADAC Luftrettung and Airbus Helicopters have signed a long‑term framework agreement covering the H135, H140 and H145 models. The deal expands ADAC's fleet, which already includes 60 Airbus helicopters operating from 37 stations and handling roughly 50,000 missions annually. The...
Honda announced the cancellation of its three U.S.-made electric vehicles—the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 sedan, and Acura RSX EV—after projecting losses of $5.1 billion to $7 billion for the fiscal year. The decision stems from a mix of trade‑war tariffs, the end of the...
The freight economy faces renewed uncertainty driven by three new pressures: a Supreme Court ruling that struck down the White House’s IEEPA tariffs and introduced a 10‑15% Section 122 duty, the United States and Israel’s joint military operation against Iran,...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled three AI‑focused initiatives aimed at modernising air cargo operations. The first is AI Subject Matter Expert (AI SME), a mobile and web app that lets users query IATA cargo and safety manuals in...
Google Maps unveiled two major upgrades: a Gemini‑powered conversational "Ask Maps" feature and an "Immersive Navigation" experience with 3D visuals and detailed lane guidance. Ask Maps lets users pose natural‑language queries about charging stations, venues, or multi‑stop trips, delivering personalized...
Google has rolled out “Ask Maps,” a Gemini‑powered conversational feature in the mobile Google Maps app, initially available in the United States and India. The tool lets users ask natural‑language questions, receive AI‑generated itineraries, and get personalized venue suggestions based...
Japanese semiconductor firm ROHM has launched online sales of three new silicon‑carbide (SiC) molded power modules: the TRCDRIVE pack, HSDIP20, and DOT‑247. The TRCDRIVE pack delivers 1.5‑times higher power density than conventional SiC modules and integrates a top‑mounted gate‑driver board...
Direct passenger rail service between Beijing and Pyongyang resumed on March 12, ending a six‑year hiatus caused by the Covid‑19 pandemic. The two‑coach addition to the K27/K28 overnight trains departs Beijing four days a week, transfers at Dandong, and continues...
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck the Thai‑flagged cargo vessel Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz, killing three crew members and igniting fears over neutral shipping in a key oil chokepoint. In response to the resulting price surge, President...
Howard Tenens Group partnered with Ocado Intelligent Automation to automate a global consumer‑packaged‑goods (CPG) client’s operations within a shared 3PL warehouse. The selective automation deployment was rolled out while other tenants continued unchanged, leveraging software‑driven insights to boost productivity and...
Frankfurt Airport handled 159,362 tonnes of cargo in February, a 4.8% year‑on‑year increase. The month followed January’s 177,270 tonnes, up 1.7% YoY, while total 2025 cargo reached 1.99 million tonnes, a 2% rise. The airport noted that after a stagnant first...
The National Safety Council estimates traffic fatalities fell 12% in 2025, leaving roughly 37,810 deaths or 1.14 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. Major cities mirrored the trend: San Francisco reported a 42% year‑over‑year drop, New York City recorded its lowest death count...
In this episode, host Grayson Brulte talks with Gabe Klein, a former U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation executive and co‑founder of Adapt Impact and CityFi, about the shifting landscape of electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous vehicle development as...
Flatbed rates continue to firm across the US. A few weeks ago, we saw the rate pops concentrated to the rust belt and Texas. Now we are seeing sharp flatbed rate increases take over most of the country. Map: shows...
Air services provider dnata announced that construction of its new Cargo Centre at Zurich Airport is well advanced and remains on track for an early‑2027 opening. The facility will raise dnata’s freight handling capacity in Zurich by 50%, from 60,000...
Zambia Railways (ZRL) has signed a $20 million contract with Worldwide Rail and Mining Solutions to overhaul six GT‑type 2.68 MW diesel freight locomotives, boosting fuel efficiency, reliability and extending service life. The vendor‑financed, deferred‑payment structure ties repayment to revenue generated by...
The containership Source Blessing was hit by shrapnel 35 nautical miles north of Jebel Ali, igniting a small fire but leaving the crew unharmed. The incident marks a widening of attacks beyond the Strait of Hormuz, prompting carriers to suspend...
CLEAR (NYSE:YOU) unveiled a reimagined mobile app designed to streamline the entire travel journey from home to gate. The flagship "Know When to Leave" feature uses personal preferences, airport patterns, and traffic data to advise the optimal departure time. Integrated...
Two weeks before Lindbergh, two French aviators may have already crossed the Atlantic. In Part 2 of my Miles Ahead series, we follow eyewitness reports in Newfoundland that suggest the lost aircraft L’Oiseau Blanc may have reached North America. Listen now. #WhiteBird #AviationHistory...
The line to get into MATS in 2000 The US trucking scene has evolved a lot in the past 25 years https://t.co/cIoMImK7Xe
Joby Aviation announced the first flight of its FAA‑conforming eVTOL, N547JX, to begin Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) testing. The aircraft, built to FAA‑approved designs, will later host FAA pilots at Joby’s Marina, California facility for rigorous certification flights. The launch...
Look at that, having proper firefighting capability in a port can actually extinguish not one, but two ship fires simultaneously.
Denver Airport Asked Passengers To Drop Off Gift Cards For TSA Screeners — That Is Illegal - View from the Wing https://t.co/xuXYrsYhrJ
Pre‑construction activity for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) has begun, with archaeologists, ecologists and engineers preparing sites in Essex and Kent ahead of the 2028 tunnel drive. About 1,000 ha of new wetland and scrub habitat will be established to support...
Last week, shipping ground to a halt due to the threat of attacks based on Iranian past actions. This caused insurance to reset and increase its levels. This week, it is the actual attacks and threats that are holding the ships...
Good point. There s no viable workaround for the Strait of Hormuz. Ships and supply chains are at a standstill.
DNV’s multi‑year study commissioned by EMSA finds hydrogen‑fuelled ships require a design‑based safety framework, emphasizing secondary enclosures for every hydrogen‑carrying component, even those on open decks. The report highlights that tiny leaks can quickly form ignitable clouds, and hydrogen’s low...
Iran says it hit an American tanker. If true…. Iraq has spent the last few days upping the danger for ships. The global risk keeps increasing for ships, crew, and cargo. The Strait of Hormuz and no safe movement...
Spot rate momentum is currently mode-specific: Reefer (slight cooling) - seasonality factors Van- stable Flatbed - very strong https://t.co/1SCZy23TF9
Q4 2025 earnings reveal a deepening freight recession, with most major truckload carriers posting net losses or sharply reduced profits. Regulatory enforcement of stricter CDL and language standards is accelerating capacity exits, tightening the spot market and offering a potential rate...
Amid a partial government shutdown, Denver Airport is asking passengers to bring grocery store and gas station gift cards for TSA agents. While well intentioned, what a sad state of affairs... https://t.co/387QJl1j5T
Think you have a supply chain strategy? Many firms really have disconnected decisions across sourcing, logistics and technology. That’s not strategy. Here’s how to fix it: https://t.co/fUqesUBg4h #SupplyChainStrategy #Logistics https://t.co/AAJT7UeiiX
South Africa recorded about 16,700 new‑energy‑vehicle sales in 2025, representing roughly 4 % of the 422,103 passenger cars sold that year. Hybrids dominated the segment, accounting for nearly three‑quarters of NEV registrations, while fully electric models remained a niche for higher‑income...
New on the @AeroSociety YouTube channel -'Highlights from the RAeS Commercial Aviation Summit 2026' #avgeek https://t.co/KpdnfYbYlA
The Strait of Hormuz remains essentially closed to ship traffic because of Iran's attacks. Every Iranian attack is a negotiation. Iran knows it has leverage and is trying to end this war on favorable terms. Only way out is for...
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s flagship carrier aligned with Vision 2030, has submitted an initial network for the 2026 summer season, outlining 15 prospective routes across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The airline already operates daily non‑revenue flights to London...
A wave of supply‑chain layoffs has swept across the United States, affecting roughly 4,000 workers in recent weeks. The biggest cuts came from SK Battery America, which shed 958 jobs (about 37% of its staff) and First Brands Group, which...
There are so many VLCCs oil tankers in the Gulf of Aden right now that one could walk from Djibouti to Socrota island wihtout getting their feet wet. (... and no, contrary to some social media posts, the Houthis have...
Ferotrafic TFI, an Iași‑based freight firm, will launch a private passenger service between Suceava and Bucharest by the end of March. The daily round‑trip will use two refurbished electric multiple units offering 320 seats and a five‑hour‑forty‑minute journey. The operator...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled the “Freedom Moves You” campaign, a free storytelling program that places historic American imagery in airports, train stations, bus stops and highways. The initiative, powered by images from the Heritage Foundation, will appear...
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, is deploying its NexusWave connectivity service across EXMAR’s global gas carrier fleet. The managed solution bonds GX Ka‑band, LEO, LTE and L‑band underlays to ensure uninterrupted ship‑to‑shore communications and crew internet. EXMAR reports faster collaboration,...
Steamboat Resort will introduce a paid‑parking structure for the 2026‑27 season, charging $15 per day in the Meadows Lot on Fridays, weekends and peak periods and $25 in the Upper Knoll Lot during the same times. Weekday parking remains free at...
Uber Technologies Launches Uber #Autonomous Solutions to Scale Global Robotaxi Services from Lab to Street by @IntEngineering #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/4uUQgbfSGz
