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DMCI and Japan's Taisei win $287M NAIA subway spur contract
Infrastructure firms D.M. Consunji Inc. and Taisei Corp. secured a P16.06 billion (≈$287 million) contract to build 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 required an extra P66.18 million (≈$1.2 million) to cover inflation after a two‑year bidding delay.
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Carriers have begun issuing "End of Voyage" notices, declaring that ships bound for the Arabian Gulf will divert to alternative ports and cease responsibility for the cargo. The term is not a legal doctrine; it stems from standard Bill of Lading clauses that allow carriers to change routes or abandon carriage without notice. Recent advisories cover the entire Gulf trade lane, reflecting the unprecedented closure of the Strait of Hormuz in 2026. Shippers must now manage cargo disposition themselves and assess potential claims.
Overture cabin: - Entry door is 6’ 3”, 1” taller than 737, 10” taller than Concorde - Forward aisle height peaks at over eight feet, with a minimum of 6’ 8” - Last row aisle is 6’2”, about the same as a...
From 8 March Qatar Airways will operate limited flights to London Heathrow, Paris CDG, Madrid, Rome, Frankfurt and Bangkok. These flights are ONLY for passengers whose final destination is Doha, the airline said in a statement.
Imabari Shipbuilding has delivered the 64,000‑dwt handymax bulk carrier ULTRA DETERMINATION from its Shin Kasado Dockyard in Japan. The vessel features four deck cranes, wide hatch openings and topside hopper tanks, allowing it to transport bulk commodities, steel products and...
Waymo recently completed a highway run from San Francisco International Airport to Mountain View, showcasing smooth three‑lane navigation and strict speed‑limit compliance, even sounding its horn when cut off. The company is simultaneously scaling its Miami Beach operations, relying on third‑party...
American Airlines and United Airlines are expanding service at Chicago O'Hare, but the growth in flight frequencies exceeds the growth in available seats. United’s increase outpaces American’s, highlighting a more aggressive capacity push. Larger aircraft configurations are being deployed, which...
A 1990 Lamborghini LM002, nicknamed the “Rambo Lambo,” has been listed on Bring a Trailer. This U.S.-spec model is one of only 60 ever built for the American market and features a 5.2‑liter V12 producing 444 hp, a five‑speed manual, and...
My only difference with @ed_fin strategy is this: Vice hitting an Iranian VLCC, we wait until they exit the Strait and seize, a la Venezuelan tankers. Start grabbing these ships as they come out and threaten to impound them and...
The 2021 Genesis G70, launched at a base price of about $37,000, has depreciated roughly 44‑45% after five years, leaving a typical residual value of $20,000‑$22,000 for the four‑cylinder model and $24,000‑$28,000 for the V6 version. This depreciation rate is...
Pakistan is turning to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea corridor to import crude after Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz following recent U.S.–Israeli strikes. The disruption threatens Pakistan’s already tight fuel supply, prompting the government to adopt aggressive conservation policies,...
Uganda Airlines has grounded both of its Airbus A330‑800neo aircraft after unscheduled maintenance, leaving its long‑haul fleet idle since mid‑January 2026. The airline announced a suspension of all long‑haul services on February 20, affecting routes to Dubai, London Gatwick and...
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American Airlines and United Airlines are slated to boost their summer 2026 schedules at O'Hare by double‑digit percentages, pushing the airport's traffic to roughly 15% above last summer levels. The surge includes dozens of new nonstop flights to smaller markets,...
American Airlines has become the first U.S. carrier to integrate boarding passes with Samsung Wallet, allowing passengers to add passes directly from the airline app. The integration pushes real‑time flight details—gate changes, boarding times, seat assignments—into the digital wallet, keeping...
Ocean Network Express (ONE) is expanding its AX4 West Coast South America service to add Qingdao and Ensenada on the eastbound leg and Callao and Ecuador on the westbound leg, effective April 2026. The revised rotation links Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao,...
Hawaiian Airlines has appointed Hawaii‑born chef Dell Valdez as its new executive chef, tasked with revamping the First Class inflight dining program. Valdez will introduce a modern, ingredient‑driven take on Hawaiian cuisine across premium routes, especially between Honolulu, Japan and...
Brussels Airlines is rolling out a comprehensive upgrade of its inflight product across all cabins, with the most significant investment in Premium Economy on long‑haul routes. The refresh includes premium tableware, three hot‑meal choices, enhanced entertainment accessories, and a new...
Tampa International Airport has launched Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, using touchless facial‑comparison technology for U.S. passport holders. The system verifies identity in six to eight seconds, allowing travelers to bypass traditional document...
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said AMAL by Malaysia Airlines will resume flights to Jeddah and Madinah from Kuala Lumpur starting 8 March 2026 following a brief period of limited flights due to the closure of Middle East airspace. Flights to...
Seattle Transit Blog launched a public Ridership Dashboard that aggregates passenger counts for every King County Metro and Sound Transit Express route, starting with 2024 data. The platform lets users select agency, route, and time period, displaying static charts with...
Tesla is set to construct its largest Supercharger hub, Eddie World 2, in Yermo, California, featuring over 400 V4 charging stalls across six phases. Phase 1 will begin later this year with 72 high‑power stalls, expanding to more than double the current...
India’s Union Shipping, Ports and Waterways Ministry issued a standard operating procedure to mitigate disruptions from the West Asia crisis. The SOP authorises ports to consider waiving or reducing charges such as vessel fees and storage rent on a case‑by‑case...
Delta Air Lines faced a severe hailstorm at Atlanta Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport that forced the control tower to evacuate and prompted the FAA to issue a full ground stop. Delta chose to keep the stop in place, leaving hundreds of passengers...
Singapore Airlines has cancelled all flights to and from Singapore-Dubai until 15 March 2026 due to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
The first‑generation Honda CR‑V, launched in the U.S. in 1997, stood out among compact SUVs with an optional electric shower that could be powered from a 12‑volt trunk outlet. The vehicle also featured roof racks, a foldable table, and a...
China’s export sector remains robust, buoyed by deep‑seated cost advantages and policy support, while domestic demand continues to falter. Container freight rates edged higher despite Iran‑related shipping risks, and real‑estate prices and sales plunged 27% year‑on‑year. The economy is increasingly...
Registration is now open for the ITS America Conference & Expo 2026, scheduled for June 9‑12 at Detroit's Huntington Place. The event’s theme, “Empowering Innovation,” will bring together government agencies, DOTs, planners, investors, telecoms and other public‑private stakeholders. Highlights include...
Savills’ latest research maps a new set of affordable commuter hotspots across Great Britain as post‑pandemic demand reshapes traditional belts. By pairing railway‑station entry data with 2025 house‑price figures, the analysis highlights towns and villages with direct links to London,...
China’s high‑speed rail “Eight‑by‑Eight” network is nearing completion as a fresh wave of line openings pushes operational mileage beyond 50,000 km in 2025. The latest segments belong to the current five‑year plan, which aims to add another 10,000 km of high‑speed routes...
The Dyrt has launched a collection of seven road‑trip guides that map iconic U.S. routes—from the Atlantic Coast Highway to Route 66—each paired with ten top‑rated campgrounds. The guides blend brief route histories, recommended travel durations, optimal seasons, and practical details...
A 1967 Ford Mustang shell has been transformed into a turbine‑powered drag racer called “Krispy Kritter.” Builder Ted Trischle installed a Westinghouse J34 jet engine—originally used in a U.S. Navy F2H Banshee—into the chassis, adding custom rearwork, brake drums and drag chutes....
The Boeing 777X will be Boeing’s next-generation flagship widebody. Its cabin introduces larger windows, a wider interior and redesigned overhead bins designed to improve passenger comfort on long-haul flights. Would you choose the 777X for your next long-haul journey?
Why are ships suddenly stuck in the Persian Gulf? Ship insurance is already a maze. Add war and it becomes a labyrinth. In 15 minutes I’m going to attempt the impossible: explain ship insurance 101, what’s happening, why ships won’t sail, and...
Japan has asked the United States to exclude it from a planned tariff hike that would raise duties from 10% to 15%, warning that higher rates could damage its auto sector and jeopardise the $550 billion Strategic Investment Initiative tied to...
Four Seafarers Killed in Hormuz Attack, IMO Chief Warns of Growing Risk to Crews https://t.co/Rb5FINfXKz
Are ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz? YES Who are they? IRANIAN & GREEK Iranian Shadow Fleet and Greek Affiliated Ships Lead Strait of Hormuz Transits https://t.co/ErnBCy9pVb
On March 6, a United Airlines Boeing 737 collided with a deicing truck at Denver International Airport during a cold‑weather departure. The impact knocked the truck onto its side, injuring the contractor driver who was hospitalized. The flight, UA‑605 to...
Okay, why is this a surprise? The Iranians have been loading at Kharg the entire time. It seems like the US could use that experience of seizing 10 Venezuelan tankers and start leveraging that capability against the 38 Iranian VLCCs.
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Armed attacks on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early 2026 forced shipping lines to reroute around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. The Cape route, once a contingency, saw usage surge, echoing past disruptions of the...
Countries that have adopted electric vehicles the most aggressively will suffer the least from oil price spikes. The US, of course, is not one of those. [Corrected graph.] https://t.co/jl1blEELO0
So, when will ships transit through the Strait? When Greek shipping firms are getting paid $5.4M a week for a Very Large Crude Carrier when the charters a few week ago was for $50k/day.
Cadillac announced a billion‑dollar program to field its own Formula 1 team in the 2026 season. The venture began with two marquee hires—a seasoned technical chief to design the car and an HR director to recruit roughly 600 engineers and specialists....
Crazy the Strait of Hormuz isn’t closed really due to the mass employment of mines, anti ship missiles and swarming boat attacks but …. insurance.
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Werner Enterprises announced a restructuring of its One‑Way network, dissolving ECM Transport, which it acquired in 2021. The move reflects a strategic shift toward higher‑margin segments such as expedited, dedicated and cross‑border Mexico freight. Werner’s One‑Way truck count fell 10%...
China exported EVs to many countries around the world last year including Indonesia and Mexico. Many countries have plans to reduce their dependence on imported oil. This effort will be accelerated. https://t.co/7qYWV5pWKi
Qatar Airways to operate repatriation flights from Doha to Europe as air traffic stays shut https://t.co/ZSCBkVAHme
The Port of Oakland handled 195,897 TEUs in January 2026, marking a 1.4% year‑over‑year increase and a 9.1% rise from December 2025. Loaded imports grew 4.9% YoY and 15.4% month‑on‑month, while loaded exports were essentially flat, slipping 0.3% YoY. The...
Oil shocks get headlines. Diesel shocks stop the world Trucks, ships, mines, farms, trains, planes & militaries all run on it Persian Gulf crude is ideal for making it Diesel fuel price hikes are the real killers of the economy #diesel #oilmarkets #energy #Hormuz...
