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DMCI and Taisei win $287M contract for Manila airport subway spur
Infrastructure firms D.M. Consunji Inc. and Japan's Taisei Corp. secured a P16.06 billion contract—about $287 million—to construct the NAIA spur line of the Metro Manila Subway. The award includes $20.2 million and ¥7.03 billion (≈$45 million) in foreign‑denominated payments and follows a two‑year bidding delay that added P66.18 million for inflation.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran‑US/Israeli conflict has driven bunker fuel prices to record highs, with IFO 380 averaging $841.50 per tonne globally and Singapore reaching $1,073. At least 20% of the world’s HSFO exports are now trapped in the Middle East, tightening supply and inflating premiums at major bunkering hubs. Shipping firms face heightened price volatility and must adjust fuelling strategies, while analysts warn that prolonged disruption could shift the market from a price shock to a genuine shortage scenario.
Bank of America raised its price target for Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) to $297 from $266, reaffirming a Buy rating. Jefferies followed suit, lifting its target to $300 from $285 while also maintaining a Buy stance. Both firms cite UNP’s...
Bank of America raised its price target for Union Pacific (UNP) to $297 from $266, reaffirming a Buy rating, while Jefferies lifted its target to $300 from $285, also maintaining a Buy. Both firms cite the railroad’s strong operating performance...
India's e‑way bill generation slipped 3.1% in February to 132.5 million, yet it remains the third‑highest monthly total on record, signalling sustained logistics activity. Analysts attribute the dip to February’s shorter calendar and seasonal softening after a strong January, not a...
China’s CRRC is close to launching the CR450, a conventional high‑speed train designed for 400 km/h commercial operation. The prototypes, completed in 2024, have logged roughly 300,000 km of testing on multiple lines and reached a peak speed of 453 km/h, with a...
The International Maritime Organization entered 2026 under intense scrutiny after the October defeat of its Net‑Zero Framework, compounded by a U.S. administration skeptical of UN bodies. Secretary‑General Arsenio Domíñouez pledged a "year of implementation," yet member states doubt swift action. Industry...
Malaysia's Transport Ministry announced mitigation measures to keep ports running amid heightened Middle East tensions. Minister Anthony Loke said the plan, discussed with port operators and shipping firms, includes clearing empty containers and tightening inspections to prevent congestion. The government...
Since 2008 NOAA has required ships 65 feet or longer to travel at reduced speeds in North Atlantic waters where endangered North Atlantic right whales congregate. The rule is credited with more than 270 calf births, though the species remains far...
Dutch subsea services firm N‑Sea Group signed a long‑term charter with Rederij Groen for the offshore support vessel Dominus, built by PASSER at De Hoop shipyard and slated for delivery in April 2027. The 69.85‑meter vessel will handle 2D/3D seismic, wide‑swath UXO surveys...
Airports manage capital‑intensive assets whose lifecycle costs dwarf initial outlays, with only 15‑20% of total expense incurred at purchase. Total cost of ownership analysis shows roughly 80% of an asset’s cost accrues through energy use, maintenance, downtime and eventual replacement....
Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced immediate operational adjustments across multiple routes as the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed due to escalating security challenges in the Middle East. The carrier is deploying alternative routings to keep vessels moving while safeguarding crews,...
Traffic deaths in Singapore just hit a 10-year high. 149 people lost their lives on the roads last year. When I read this news, it honestly didn’t surprise me. Because as a driver in Singapore, I worry about road safety more often than...
Porsche has added a mid‑tier model to its electric Cayenne lineup, the Cayenne S Electric, delivering 539 hp (657 hp with launch control) and a 0‑60 mph time of 3.6 seconds. The SUV is equipped with a 113 kWh battery that can charge from 10 % to 80 %...
Porsche has introduced a new Cayenne Electric S variant priced at £99,900, positioned between the standard model and the 1,140 bhp Turbo. The S delivers 536 bhp continuously and can overboost to 657 bhp, sprinting from 0‑62 mph in 3.8 seconds and reaching 155 mph. Its...
Estonia is launching MaaS X‑tee, a unified digital ticketing platform that will let passengers plan trips and buy tickets across trains, buses, trams, ferries, micromobility and car rentals from a single interface. The Estonian Government Chancellery and Transport Authority awarded Turnit...
NSTExclusive: AirBorneo’s order for 8 ATR 600-series turboprops signals renewed momentum for Malaysia’s regional aviation sector, particularly in strengthening rural air connectivity across East Malaysia. ATR senior vice president commercial Alexis Vidal said the deal reflects the manufacturer’s core mission of...
TomTom announced a sweeping leadership overhaul as co‑founder and CEO Harold Goddijn will step down in April 2026, with chief revenue officer Mike Schoofs slated to take the helm. Chairman Alain De Taeye and co‑founder Corinne Vigreux are also exiting, coinciding with a...
Kerlink and Europorte have launched Track Value, an AI‑driven freight‑monitoring platform that combines edge‑processed sensor data with Kinéis nanosatellite connectivity. The Mobile Hub learns each wagon’s normal behavior and flags anomalies such as brake failures or odometry drift without needing extra...
Slovakia has finished a €318 million modernization of the Zilina railway junction, upgrading 14 km of east‑west and 2.3 km of north‑south tracks. The project replaced tracks, added barrier‑free underground passages, and equipped six platforms with escalators and elevators. It also introduced ETCS...
Russia and Iran will sign off the 164‑km Rasht‑Astara railway line on April 1, 2026, a cornerstone of the International North‑South Transport Corridor (INSTC). The €1.6 billion project, jointly funded by Moscow and Tehran, aims to streamline cargo flow from India...
India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) issued an advisory urging shipping companies, vessel operators and agents to stop predatory, non‑transparent pricing amid the West Asia conflict. The notice follows complaints from EXIM trade participants about multiple ancillary charges that inflate...
Elon Musk’s recent night‑time photo of SpaceX’s Starbase reveals two fully erected Starship launch towers, including the 474‑foot OLIT‑3 on Pad B with a water‑cooled flame trench. Pad 2 is nearing hardware completion, featuring upgraded chopstick arms, a chill‑down vent system, and...
A Ryanair flight from Bristol to Dublin was diverted to Manchester during Storm Amy, leaving passengers stranded for six hours without refreshments. Ryanair’s system logged the flight as having landed in Dublin, leading the airline to deny the passenger’s £240...
Quintauris and eSOL have announced a partnership to embed eSOL’s real‑time operating system into Quintauris’ RISC‑V automotive platforms. The joint effort targets production‑ready solutions for advanced driver assistance systems, vehicle‑control functions and zonal architectures. By offering a consistent software foundation,...
Marelli has introduced a new generation of port‑fuel‑injection (PFI) engine control units (ECUs) that cater to gasoline, flex‑fuel and CNG powertrains. The product line is offered in three region‑specific variants for Brazil, India and the broader EMEA market, each designed,...
The Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) demanded surveillance cameras at Nyanga taxi rank after two minibuses were torched and multiple shootings occurred. Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku supported the call and suggested drone monitoring to boost safety. President Cyril...
The Port of Newcastle earned a perfect 100 percent GRESB rating, yet 96 percent of its 13 million tonnes of January 2026 exports were coal, highlighting a stark sustainability paradox. In contrast, Kmart announced that every Australian store, distribution centre and office now...
The Overhead Wire’s Monday 187 episode highlighted a range of urban issues, from Zurich’s ambitious green‑roof program that turns rooftops into a climate shield, to Denver’s RTD contractor failing to deliver contracted rail frequency, leaving taxpayers footing the bill. It...
Aer Lingus has opened a business‑class sale from Dublin for travel between June and September 2026, with round‑trip fares as low as €1,706 to North‑American destinations. The offers include refundable tickets subject to a 15% penalty and may involve British...
New York City’s traffic cameras have identified ten "super‑speeders" who have racked up over $60,000 in fines, but the data likely underrepresents the true scale of dangerous speeding because many drivers obscure or deface their plates. The worst offender, a...
The International Air Transport Association reported that 2025 saw 394 fatalities across eight fatal air crashes, up from 244 deaths in seven accidents in 2024. The surge is attributed to two high‑profile disasters – the Air India Boeing 787 crash in...
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Eastern Africa’s hubs in Addis Ababa and Nairobi are reshaping the continent’s aviation landscape, siphoning traffic from Middle‑Eastern gateways and driving the fastest‑growing sub‑region. The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) has lifted intra‑African connectivity from 14.5% to roughly 23%,...
Lufthansa will operate two special anniversary flights on April 6, 2026, retracing its original Berlin‑Zurich and Berlin‑Cologne routes. The services will use a Boeing 787‑9 and an Airbus A350‑900, both painted in a bespoke 100th‑anniversary livery. Early‑booking access is reserved...
On 9 March 2026 the Pakistan Navy launched Operation Muhafiz‑ul‑Bahr to escort its merchant fleet as the Strait of Hormuz shut down after US‑Israeli strikes on Iran. The closure threatens roughly 90 % of Pakistan’s sea‑borne trade and its vital oil and LNG imports....
Commercial divers are transitioning to a digital certification system after the ADCI partnered with Skill N Depth. The new platform cuts approval times from up to 60 days to just a few days by allowing divers to upload logs, CVs and medical...
Yuck. Ralph McGill Blvd, next to a staircase leading to the Beltline. Maybe if we charged for parking on streets like this, we could improve pedestrian conditions around the City. Then people wouldn't feel compelled to drive to the Beltline to...
The USPS is a total disaster. A package from Nashville to Cleveland has taken the following route over the past two weeks : Nashville > Horse Cave, KY Horse Cave > West Harrison Indiana West Harrison > a dozen other facilities A dozen...
DARPA announced the X‑76, an experimental aircraft built by Bell Textron that promises jet‑like speeds above 400 knots while retaining helicopter‑style runway independence. The program, run with U.S. Special Operations Command under the SPRINT initiative, has cleared its Critical Design...
JD Power’s 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study named the Toyota Tacoma the most dependable midsize pickup, repeating its 2025 top‑rank. The study, covering 2023 model‑year vehicles over three years, highlighted that premium brands and EVs lag behind mass‑market gasoline models...
“Trump saying the Iran war will be over very soon is hardly the reassurance that will get tankers sailing normally again in and out of the Strait of Hormuz,” said Vandana Hari, founder of analysis firm Vanda Insights. Investors could...
Another day... Another ✈️. First flight from @bhx_official in a long time. I must admit, it is regaining its lost efficiency... #traveldiaries🇳🇱 #worktravels https://t.co/lm7b9Eldao
Amazon has launched its Multi‑Channel Fulfillment (MCF) service in Germany, extending the program to brands that sell on Amazon and through direct‑to‑consumer channels. The service lets sellers store stock in Amazon’s fulfillment centers and use the same inventory for orders...
More vessels are re-routing from the strait carrying bauxite, alumina and iron ore for the region's aluminium and steel industries. We count at least nine with @Kpler data
Saudi Aramco says it expect to reach full capacity at its East-West pipeline to the Red Seat in next couple of days as oil tankers arrive to load. That’s ~7m b/d (or ~6m b/d above pre-war levels already exported via...
Wow. The FAA has grounded all JetBlue flights due to a request from the airline. No reason why just yet.
I’ve seen cooling activated cup holders before, but an actual portable cooler in a car? Yup, this is a first. 🥶 @LandRover #landrover #landroverdefender #suv #suvlife #landroverlife https://t.co/8jAvPFHjEA
West Kowloon station heading for Shenzhen. What another amazing architectural feat this is. Delighted to back in Hong Kong and China once again. https://t.co/A4oznKSvcm
Archer Aviation, a company that designs electric flying taxis, sued Joby Aviation, alleging that its rival spent years deceiving federal regulators and investors by concealing extensive ties to Chinese suppliers. @chriskuo17 https://t.co/0LdjLi42Wz https://t.co/0LdjLi42Wz
This Saturday, House Sacramento will be co-hosting a fundraiser to support the safe streets and transit ballot initiative. See you there? @SacYIMBY https://t.co/nlkXHa4T4Y
