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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.
Consumer Reports released its 2026 Top 10 list, highlighting a mix of hybrids, EVs and traditional models that balance price, fuel efficiency and technology. The 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid, Toyota Camry Hybrid, and Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid showcase the growing dominance of electrified powertrains in the compact and midsize segments. Tesla’s Model Y remains the best‑selling EV SUV, while Ford’s F‑150 and Maverick secure the pickup rankings with advanced driver‑assist features. Prices across the board are climbing, making value‑oriented choices a priority for buyers.
Netanyahu spoke with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed on Saturday to ask for help evacuating Israelis from the UAE, per reports. UAE chartered three planes at their expense... two arriving at Ben Gurion tonight with ~600 Israelis, one with over...
JUST IN: Classic turning the tables. Now Iran will be the bad guy for doing anything that hinders oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Crude is trading Tuesday morning as if the war is over. The proof will be in...
Los Angeles World Airports is set to vote on raising rideshare access fees at LAX from $4 to $12 for the central terminal area and to $6 for the upcoming Skylink people‑mover. The fee hike, the first in a decade, aims...
If you’ve ever been in a lawsuit, it’s not what you did or didn’t do that matters, it’s what a lawyer can convince a jury that you should have done. The problem for brokers - it will be incredibly easy to...
I thought Singapore airlines from Newark to Singapore in 19 hrs was exhausting. This guy flew for 11 days non-stop
A sudden escalation in the Middle East has driven crude oil prices up nearly 40% in a week, pushing barrel prices toward $150 and sending jet‑fuel costs soaring. Fuel, the airline industry's largest variable expense, is now testing the resilience...
“China could have held these vessels at port, imposed an administrative delay, invented a customs hold – any number of bureaucratic tools, but didn’t,” he said, calling the decision notable at a time when the United States and Iran are engaged...
Tender rejection levels are now at the highest levels since March 20, 2022. The freight market is incredibly strong. https://t.co/udktseSaGk
Dubai’s food supply chain remains largely intact despite the war in the Middle East disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for imports that satisfy roughly 90% of the UAE’s consumption. Retailers such as Lulu have swiftly chartered cargo...
The freight brokers have money, which will make trucking litigation more lucrative. This will create more lawyers and everyone will be worse off
If you aren’t familiar with how insane nuclear lawsuits are - listen to Matt break it down for you. This is why the SCOTUS broker liability case is a much watch for anyone in trucking.
AerSale reported Q4 2025 revenue of $90.9 million, a 4% decline, while adjusted EBITDA rose 17.1% to $15.2 million. Excluding volatile flight‑equipment sales, revenue grew 9.8% in the quarter and 18.7% for the full year, driving a 38.2% increase in full‑year adjusted...
"On the other hand, repealing the Jones Act, which would allow non-U.S. tankers to transport oil between U.S. ports, would immediately have salutary effects" 🔥 https://t.co/mIuRPyAKFY https://t.co/Rcxft259fv
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings reported a full‑year revenue of $122.8 million, a 25% increase, and posted a net income of $4.1 million, reversing a loss from the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $45.3 million, and management forecast 2026 revenue of $135‑$145 million with...
Delta was offering passengers $6,000 to change their flight and nobody took it lol yall got me fukd up cause I would’ve been staying extra day somewhere
Aneesh Upasanamandiram Baladevan’s recent work tackles the dual challenge of protecting drivers in commercial‑vehicle crashes while keeping cabins lightweight and cost‑effective. By targeting frontal‑impact and rollover scenarios, he leverages the Survival Space Index (SSI) to quantify occupant protection under ECE R29/AIS 029...
In this episode of Roboism, hosts Alex Cox and Kathy Campbell riff on the unsettling sight of delivery robots—dubbed “Tupperware on Wheels”—parked like sentinels, using the image to spring into a broader conversation about AI, large language models, and the...
RAM confirmed the revival of the Dakota midsize pickup, slated for a 2027 debut and 2028 model‑year launch. The new body‑on‑frame truck will sit below the 1500, targeting a $40,000 starting price and offering roughly 2,200 lb payload and 7,700 lb towing...
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is fast‑tracking AI and digital technologies to modernise the nation’s maritime sector. Central to the effort is the Maritime Singapore Master Plan, which promotes autonomous vessels, AI‑driven analytics and a Maritime Digital...
I just did something controversial. I brought my one-year-old as a lap infant in long-haul business class. And hot take: I’m ready to do it again. She slept 7 hours, woke up for breakfast, and loved watching the landing. And not...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects in Delhi valued at roughly INR 33,500 crore, targeting transport, housing, and community services. The plan expands the Metro network to 375 km and adds 1,800 electric buses to improve last‑mile connectivity. New residential complexes will...
If the Supreme Court rules that brokers can be held liable for accidents, it will be a doomsday event for most brokers. We could see 90% of freight brokers wiped out due to nuclear lawsuits, which they are significantly underinsured to...
"Oil Prices: Crude's Wild Day Has Trump Rethinking the Jones Act" https://t.co/YKhaomLkrd For the record, it's technically not "trutherism" if it's - you know - the actual Truth. https://t.co/7CZuzc3gja
Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has effectively frozen following a weekend of coordinated strikes on energy and related infrastructure across the Middle East. The attacks have shut down the primary maritime conduit for Persian Gulf crude, leaving...
My flight has been stuck on the ground at Miami International Airport for 45 minutes after the pilot made an announcement about a special "VIP" taking off, leading to a stop for all other aircraft. IYKYK...
The Bessemer Airport Authority secured $4 million in Congressionally Directed Spending, backed by Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Boyd Britt, to renovate the primary large‑aircraft apron at Bessemer National Airport (EKY). The funding will cover pavement renewal, relocation of the Automated...
Canada’s Transport Minister announced the opening of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on March 10, 2026. The $30 million federal investment modernizes the terminal, allowing passengers to clear U.S. customs before departure....
The recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a sharp rise in global natural‑gas prices, except in North America, which remains insulated by abundant domestic supply. The disruption forced several LNG carriers originally bound for Europe to reroute...
Bell’s X-76 Fold-Away Rotor Aircraft Is DARPA’s Newest X-Plane Planned to fly in 2028, the X-76 will explore technologies for fast-flying runway-independent aircraft with folding rotors, crewed and uncrewed. https://t.co/Q9nYT16ovV
A partial government shutdown has left TSA agents without pay, triggering hours‑long security lines at airports nationwide. While most DHS components scramble for funds, ICE and CBP continue operations thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which earmarked $170 billion...
Tesla opened its third Megacharger, the first located outside a factory, at a travel center in Ontario, California. The 750 kW charger, while slower than the 1.2 MW sites in Lathrop and Sparks, is the first public Megacharger accessible to Semi owners....
It’s the exits from those trains in the herald square station which are suboptimal entry points into the neighborhood. Other use agree with this 110%
Spring travel in the U.S. is being hit by a perfect storm of rising fuel costs, TSA security delays, and geopolitical tensions. Gasoline prices jumped 57 cents in a month after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran, pushing...
The Iran‑Israel conflict has forced Gulf states to close or restrict airspace, causing widespread flight cancellations across the Middle East. Major carriers such as Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Flydubai and Oman Air have resumed limited schedules, focusing on repatriation and...
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) was named ENR Southwest Owner of the Year, recognizing its impact on the regional construction market. NMDOT’s flagship $268 million I‑25 improvement project in Albuquerque employs a design‑build approach with contractor AUI Inc. to accelerate...
MAGA Influencers Turn on United CEO Scott Kirby — Is the Airline Scrubbing the Receipts? - View from the Wing https://t.co/AAJazyUcEy
Scenic Group announced three additional luxury river ships to be delivered between 2027 and 2028, expanding its presence on Portugal’s Douro and Southeast Asia’s Mekong rivers. The new vessels include the Emerald Nova, Scenic Aria, and Scenic Spirit II, each offering...
Atlas Ocean Voyages announced limited cabin availability for its 2026 Mediterranean Epicurean Expeditions sailing from July through September. Each expedition includes a complimentary Atlas Immersive Experience, offering exclusive after‑hours access to sites such as the Ephesus Odeon, a Syros traditions...
China is the undisputed leader in vertical integration, currently winning in actuators, electric cars, and hardware. We lost the EV revolution to China. @ericschmidt believes we CANNOT afford to lose the robotics revolution, too. We need the same system-level thinking...
As spring arrives, Popular Mechanics outlines seven essential maintenance steps for electric scooters to ensure safe rides. The guide advises checking tire pressure (40‑50 psi), tightening bolts, lubricating wheel bearings, inspecting brakes, removing rust, fully charging the battery, and verifying lights...
APM Terminals Liberia and Global Logistics Services (GLS) announced a strategic partnership to build Liberia’s first dedicated Export Processing Centre, unveiled at the EU‑Liberia Business Forum in Brussels. The facility merges GLS’s local logistics know‑how with APM’s port‑operating capabilities to...
President Trump’s push for “America’s Maritime Dominance” aims to break China’s grip on global shipbuilding. But shipyards are only one piece of maritime power. Th real contest runs through chokepoints, naval force, commercial fleets, and the insurance and financial systems...
Air‑lubrication technology is touted as a key efficiency tool for shipping’s decarbonisation, yet more than 600 systems on order have not yet proven sustained fuel savings. Early‑generation designs rely on compressors, delivering bubbles only in narrow speed and sea‑state windows...
Final mile = customer experience. Lisa Anderson is quoted in Kase’s white glove delivery article on why “premium” is about service depth (appointments, careful handling, install/placement) - and how poor delivery can damage brand loyalty. https://t.co/Nr9pu8LHqM #FinalMile
Air New Zealand suspends FY26 outlook, flags fare and network changes as fuel prices soar https://t.co/YMJof0iXP0
Pivotal is piloting a proof‑of‑concept with Hyde County, N.C., and Code Blue Resources to deploy FAA Part 103 ultralight eVTOL aircraft for emergency medical response. Flight‑trained paramedics will serve as volunteer pilots, delivering rapid advanced care to high‑acuity scenes without needing...
Radio stations are increasingly adopting unified data dashboards to consolidate ratings, streaming metrics, advertising sales, and digital analytics in a single view. Historically, these data points lived in separate systems or spreadsheets, forcing staff to juggle multiple tools. Today, SaaS...
Qatar Airways announced a limited series of repatriation flights operating from Doha on March 10‑12, aimed at passengers whose bookings were disrupted by the Iran‑related conflict. The temporary schedule covers major cities such as London, Dallas, Istanbul, Mumbai, Madrid, Moscow and...
Quarterhill is unveiling a comprehensive suite of enforcement, tolling and roadway intelligence solutions at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026. The portfolio includes Virtual Weight Station 2.0, Direct Enforcement, SensorLine fibre‑optic detection, RedFox multi‑sensor portal and the cloud‑based Icoms Analytics Platform with AI‑enabled...
