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Brightline West earmarks $21B for high‑speed LA‑Las Vegas rail
Brightline West is allocating roughly $21B to build a high‑speed rail line linking Los Angeles and Las Vegas, targeting completion before the 2028 Olympics. The two‑hour service will compete with a three‑hour door‑to‑door flight that carries about two million passengers each year, with fares ranging from $80 to $250.
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Freightos will integrate Ethiopian Cargo into its WebCargo platform by month‑end, adding digital rates, quoting, e‑booking, interlining and instant payments via WebCargo Pay. Ethiopian Airlines, operating Africa’s largest air‑cargo network across more than 145 destinations, will become searchable and bookable in seconds for freight forwarders. The partnership expands digital air‑cargo capacity from Africa, giving forwarders faster access to intra‑African routes and major global lanes. Real‑time booking and payment tools aim to reduce manual processes and improve supply‑chain agility.
A scrap‑metal barge caught fire in Delaware Bay on March 11, 2026, prompting a multi‑agency response. The U.S. Coast Guard moved the vessel to shallow water and towed it two miles off Maurice River Cove to protect the main ship channel. A...
Portugal’s state railway CP has signed an addendum to its Alstom‑DST contract, boosting the order from 117 to 153 Adessia Stream electric multiple units. The extra 36 commuter trains lift the total investment to €1.064 billion, with €318 million allocated to the...
American Airlines has teamed with fast‑growing food brand Smash Kitchen to offer premium condiments on select flights. The sauces accompany the airline’s Classic American Sliders and Fries and are available to First‑Class passengers who pre‑order, with the sandwich also offered...
Iran launched drone and projectile attacks on commercial vessels, Dubai International Airport, and regional oil facilities, expanding its campaign amid escalating Gulf conflict. The strikes wounded four people at the airport, set a Thai cargo ship ablaze, and prompted interceptions...
The Department of Homeland Security reactivated the Global Entry trusted traveler program at 5 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, ending a brief pause caused by a partial DHS shutdown. The suspension, announced in late February, had also affected TSA PreCheck as...
The primary driver is the escalating conflict in West Asia involving Iran, Israel, and the US. This has effectively choked the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime gateway for nearly 90% of India's LPG imports. While the government has prioritized domestic supply...
High speed rail can connect NYC and Toronto in 3 hours and 20 minutes, which would be 9 hours faster than it currently takes by train today.
Airbus, RWTH Aachen, DLR and other partners launched GENtwoPRO, a German‑funded project to develop a low‑temperature PEM fuel‑cell system for regional aircraft up to 100 seats. The initiative, part of the LuFo VII‑1 programme, targets megawatt‑scale power density and rapid...
The International Airport Summit returns to Rome for its 2026 edition, taking place on November 11‑12 and backed by Aeroporti di Roma. The two‑day event will feature senior airport leaders, including COOs from Milan, Calgary and Tampa, discussing actionable strategies...
Ferrari unveiled the first official teaser for its upcoming Amalfi Spider convertible, confirming a public debut on March 12. The model retains the coupe’s shark‑nose front end, long hood and muscular fenders, with a modified rear deck to house the...
Toyota’s GR lineup—GR86, GR Supra and GR Corolla—has shifted the brand’s image from reliability‑only to affordable performance, earning spots on Car and Driver’s 10Best list in 2023. The second‑gen GR86 sells used for about $24,000, while the GR Supra ranges...
The freight market is confronting a multi‑layered risk environment as cargo theft shifts from opportunistic grabs to organized fraud, with incidents up 93% since 2021 and strategic theft soaring over 1,400%. Shippers and 3PLs are moving from one‑time carrier checks...
A growing staff shortage at the TSA is lengthening security lines at many U.S. airports, especially during the current partial government shutdown. San Francisco International Airport, which uses a little‑used TSA partnership program that outsources screening to private contractors, kept checkpoints...
From April 2028 the UK will levy an Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (EVED), a pay‑per‑mile tax of 3p for pure electric cars and 1.5p for plug‑in hybrids. The scheme is designed to offset the shrinking fuel‑duty base as EVs replace...
The City of Palmdale has secured a $2 million federal grant to fund the Rancho Vista Boulevard Grade Separation Project. The investment will finance right‑of‑way acquisition, utility relocation and construction of a six‑lane overpass at the busy Rancho Vista and Sierra...
Star Gwyneth was struck by an unidentified projectile while anchored after off‑loading grain in the Arabian Gulf, sustaining only a superficial hull breach above the waterline. The vessel remains seaworthy and will sail under its own power to a repair...
Storage tanks at Oman’s Salalah port were heavily damaged by a bomb attack, igniting fires and prompting staff evacuations. The port, a key transshipment hub, recently expanded capacity to 6.5 million TEU across six berths. The strike is part of a...
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. will rebrand to Logisnext Americas, with the change taking effect on April 30, 2026. The move aligns the U.S. operation with Mitsubishi Logisnext’s Vision 2035, a long‑term strategy to unify its global material‑handling brands. As part of...
Hey @denversmayor, congestion to DEN airport keeps getting worse. But we can fix it. Let’s add a third lane to Pena Blvd and make it a smart dynamically priced toll lane. Here’s how: - increase speed limit to 75 - lane is...
🚨HORMUZ UPDATE 11 MARCH🚨 ▶️The story in the Persian Gulf and Strait has changed. ▶️The initial shutdown of shipping was due to insurance. That has largely been resolved through commercial contracts. ▶️The issue now is not fiscal security, by the physical security of...
Tesla China reported wholesale deliveries of 58,599 Model 3 and Model Y units in February, a 91% year‑over‑year increase but a 15.2% drop from January. The volume includes both domestic sales and exports from the Shanghai Gigafactory, which remains the company’s global...
Siemens Mobility will launch a new rail‑vehicle production centre at duisport’s Logport I in Duisburg‑Rheinhausen, with construction finishing by the end of 2026 and operations starting in early 2027. The €25 million investment includes a production hall equipped with five cranes, two...
On February 27 a Frontier Airlines passenger on a Las Vegas‑Chicago flight confronted a flight attendant over overhead‑bin space, using profanity and demanding the crew “get out of my way.” The crew interpreted the exchange as a threat, removed the passenger...
The International Underwriting Association (IUA) says the marine war‑risk market is functioning as expected despite the escalating hostilities involving Iran. Insurers continue to provide coverage across multiple lines, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has stalled for safety reasons...
Ferrari is set to launch a performance‑focused version of its Purosangue SUV that will keep the naturally aspirated 6.5‑liter V12 engine. Production is expected to begin in the second half of 2026, making it one of five new models Ferrari...
"Record Diesel-Price Surge Hits U.S. Truckers, Retailers and Manufacturers" https://t.co/5jBpvH4MCa "Most large trucking companies will pass the added costs on to American stores and factories..." Fortunately, US factories aren't already facing soaring costs, so it's fi- oh. https://t.co/ZU45kzcUbj
Western Australian farmers are confronting diesel shortages after metropolitan panic‑buying drained regional supplies, leaving some farms waiting up to three weeks for fuel deliveries. The scarcity threatens critical seeding and harvesting operations on wheatbelt, potato and horticultural farms, with limited...
Flight attendants Ethan Howery and Henry M. reveal practical tricks to turn cramped economy seats into a more tolerable experience. They advise travelers to downsize carry‑ons, store essentials in seat‑back pockets, and cleverly position heavy coats in overhead bins. Adjusting...
Harley‑Davidson stopped including its factory‑issued folding tool kit with new motorcycles around 2017‑2018, and the official online offering was removed in 2025. The kit, once standard on touring models, featured Torx, hex and screwdriver bits plus open‑end wrenches in a...
Cool Carriers, the world’s largest specialized reefer operator, has taken delivery of Snow Flower, the first of a seven‑ship Snow class built by Kitanihon Shipbuilding. The vessel can carry 5,000 high‑cube pallets and up to 168 refrigerated containers, offering 630,000‑660,000...
Nufox Rubber used reverse engineering to recreate obsolete rubber seals for the UK’s Class 158 trains, addressing a parts shortage that threatens long‑lived rolling stock. The company digitised the original component, developed in‑house tooling, and produced fire‑rated seals meeting EN45545‑2 HL3 standards....
In this episode, Airplane Geeks sit down with airline dispatcher Mike Carrolls to explore how dispatchers manage disruptions—from weather and geopolitical events to space launches—that can scatter crews and aircraft across the network. Carrolls shares real‑world examples of chaos and...
UPS is executing its largest network consolidation while deliberately shedding about 50% of its Amazon volume by mid‑2026. The carrier has cut 30,000 jobs, closed 24 parcel‑sort facilities and is automating remaining sites to boost profitability. CFO Brian Dykes said...
Norfolk Southern and Progress Rail will convert 96 DC‑traction SD70M‑2 locomotives to AC traction, with deliveries scheduled from 2027 to 2029. The upgrades include individual‑axle control, ADEM® diesel engine management and remanufactured 16‑cylinder EMD 710 engines delivering 4,300 hp. NS claims...
Brookfield Asset Management is exploring a $1.2‑$1.3 billion acquisition of World Freight Company and has begun informal talks with lenders about financing. World Freight, founded in 2004, runs air‑cargo sales and service agencies in about 80 countries, managing over three million...
After the holiday rush, warehouses and 3PLs face a wave of returns that exposes hidden operational friction. Lingering backlogs, shifting bottlenecks, and slow reintegration of sellable inventory tie up space and capital. Manual tracking and limited data visibility further strain...
Senator Jim Banks introduced “Dalilah’s Law,” requiring all CDL holders to be recertified by their state within six months and prohibiting licenses for non‑citizens, permanent residents, or certain visa holders. The bill links compliance to federal highway and bridge funding,...
Yep: "Red states get Waymos. Blue states get studies." https://t.co/NpcSYElH74 via @kelseytuoc "Time and again, when there’s a controversial upzoning or transit project, opponents will demand studies in order to delay or undermine important projects."
ZF will supply almost 3,000 two‑stage spur‑gear gearboxes for Hamburg’s new driverless U5 line and the accompanying DT6 fleet, a contract spanning roughly 15 years. The gearboxes feature a lightweight aluminum housing, low‑noise operation and reduced oil requirements, delivering 95 kW...
Pilferage represented 43% of all cargo thefts in 2025 and it is only rising in 2026 https://t.co/lD0SFI1sIt
Mercedes‑Benz’s Zetros 6×6 military truck successfully completed a series of Arctic winter trials in Finland’s Arctic Circle, where temperatures dropped to –20 °C and a cold‑chamber test reached –40 °C. The Special Trucks Team evaluated cold‑start procedures, electronic stability, brake performance, tire‑pressure...
Assaia has unveiled StandManager, an AI‑driven Resource Management System that continuously analyzes live airport data to allocate stands and gates in real time. The platform replaces static buffer times with predictive buffers, allowing dynamic re‑allocation when flights arrive early or...
Michael Roeth, executive director of NACFE, argues that diverse teams are reshaping the trucking sector by enhancing problem‑solving and accelerating the adoption of sustainable technologies. A recent data‑potluck gathering showcased an eclectic mix of ages, genders, ethnicities, and professional backgrounds,...
Nissan has refreshed the 2026 X‑Trail, reintroducing the rugged N‑Trek trim with waterproof upholstery, new paint colours and subtle exterior tweaks. The 1.5‑litre mild‑hybrid engine is dropped, leaving only the ePower series‑hybrid system in two outputs – 201 hp front‑wheel drive...
Used car CPI down in February, but the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index was up last month @augurinfinity https://t.co/pjEOxqNXf1
The zentrak Object Controller Point, launched by voestalpine Railway Systems, is a TÜV SÜD‑certified SIL 4 device built on EULYNX Baseline 4.3. It consolidates safety‑related and non‑safety control, diagnostics and condition monitoring for turnouts and intelligent switches into a single, IP65‑rated unit. The...
“Justice of the Peace Justin Chesson has ordered an autopsy, which is required, but Miller says the death is a suicide.” Isolation out on the open road. Sadly, truck driving ranks 5th on highest risk occupations for work related suicides https://t.co/wiVnUtzcP7
The JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) has signed a two‑year cooperation framework with the Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority, granting Romania structured access to JAA TO’s specialised regulatory training programmes. The partnership, formalised at JAA TO’s High‑Level Training workshop, covers safety oversight, airworthiness, aerodromes,...
Yes, the numbers are that crazy. Not impossible obviously, but crazy. The increase in China's vehicle/ car exports over the course of 2025 was ~ 2m cars and it acceletated toward the end of the year. ...
