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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.
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 Suez Canal and piracy off the Horn of Africa. While the longer voyage adds time, cost and environmental risk, it also highlights the fragility of global maritime supply chains. Experts argue that sustained African‑global cooperation is now essential to secure this emerging trade artery.
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....
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%...
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...
GOL Linhas Aéreas announced its inaugural long‑haul route, a nonstop service between Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão Airport and New York’s JFK, launching on July 8. The airline will operate the route three times weekly using its new Airbus A330‑900 aircraft. The...
Battery-powered air conditioners for campervans have matured, with DC rooftop models eliminating inverter losses and using variable‑speed compressors for higher efficiency. The guide compares a spectrum of units—from low‑draw 12 V options like the Indel B Plein‑Aircon to high‑capacity 48 V heat‑pump models such...
India’s air cargo exports are increasingly coming from Tier 2 and Tier 3 manufacturing centres, now accounting for about 35% of total shipments. Yet most international capacity remains concentrated at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai, handling roughly 65% of cargo, leaving a...
The piece surveys Canada’s five biggest auto manufacturers—Ford, General Motors, Honda, Stellantis and Toyota—and the models they currently assemble on Canadian soil. Ford redirected its Oakville plant to Super Duty trucks, committing $3 billion, while GM’s Oshawa facility now only builds...
The Pentagon and FAA will conduct a weekend test in New Mexico of a high‑energy counter‑drone laser, examining how the beam interacts with aircraft‑grade materials and validating automated safety shut‑off mechanisms. The trial also measures eye‑safety impacts for aircrew and...
Brazilian steel slab exports more than doubled in February, reaching 835,327 metric tonnes, up 117% year‑over‑year. The United States and the European Union drove the surge, with U.S. shipments rising 54% despite 50% tariffs and EU imports jumping from 50...
Defense Logistics Agency CIO Adarryl Roberts outlined a "connected enterprise" framework that embeds AI across supply‑chain functions, from procurement to finance. The agency is constructing a data‑mesh backbone to feed "control tower" dashboards, giving senior leaders real‑time logistics visibility. Deterministic...
Avianca LifeMiles launched an award sale offering economy seats from the United States to Central and South America for as little as ~3,500 miles one‑way and business class from ~13,000 miles. The promotion also includes European routes, with Washington‑Madrid economy...
LIDAR is expensive to add to most cars. That’s why until now, it’s only been used for high-end autonomous vehicles. But MicroVision wants to lower LIDAR prices, designing a sensor that costs under US $200 to produce. https://spectrum.ieee.org/solid-state-lidar-microvision-adas
The latest Electrek Podcast recaps three major EV stories: Tesla hikes the Cybertruck AWD price to $70,000 and tweaks FSD transfer rules, BYD rolls out its Blade Battery 2.0 with over 1,000 km range and a 1,500 kW flash charger, and Donut Lab...
MSC, the world’s third‑largest cruise line, began repatriating stranded guests after the Strait of Hormuz closure left six ships immobilized in the Persian Gulf. The company chartered seven flights and secured commercial seats, moving more than 1,500 passengers from the...
The 2003 Honda Pilot EX marks Honda’s first true in‑house midsize SUV, borrowing its V6 engine and chassis architecture from the Acura MDX and Odyssey minivan rather than the former Isuzu‑sourced Passport. Its VTM‑4 all‑wheel‑drive system offers a low‑speed rear‑shaft...
Container shipping giant CMA CGM warned that its 2025 revenue and profit will fall, signalling a tougher outlook for the sector. The company projects only moderate growth in 2026, with freight rates likely to be influenced by escalating tensions in the...
CMA CGM reported a 6% revenue decline to $34.3 billion and a 30% EBITDA drop to $7.9 billion for 2025. Despite the profit slump, the carrier forecasts moderate growth in 2026, relying on diversified services, flexible networks, and strong balance sheets. It highlighted...
The 1940 Air Terminal Museum in Houston announced it will cease operations effective March 2, 2026, citing a “perfect storm” of financial pressures. Housed in the original 1940 Art Deco terminal adjacent to Hobby Airport, the museum has long relied on volunteers and...
BMW will conclude the current Alpina XB7 generation with a limited‑run Manufaktur edition, producing only 120 units beginning September 2026. The special model is offered in two exclusive frozen‑Alpina colors—Green and Blue—featuring gloss‑black trim, wheels, and bespoke badging. Inside, each...
BMW is ending production of the Alpina‑tuned XB7 SUV with a limited‑run Manufaktur special edition. Only 120 units will be built for the U.S. and Canada, offered in Frozen Alpina Green or Blue with blacked‑out styling and exclusive badging. The...
Boeing is reportedly close to securing a record 500‑plane order from China, primarily 737 Max jets, with an additional 100 wide‑body aircraft under discussion. Sources say the deal could be unveiled during President Trump’s Beijing visit from March 31 to...
Gemini Cooperation announced the suspension of several Middle East services, including routes to Europe and Asia, as well as regional shuttle operations, citing the escalating war in the Gulf. The alliance, which includes Maersk and Hapag‑Lloyd, is launching a new...
SK Battery America announced the termination of employment for 958 workers at its Commerce, Georgia plant, marking the largest layoff in the facility’s two‑year history. The cuts follow Ford’s December decision to cancel the fully electric F‑150 Lightning, a key...
Leaders from Thiess, MACA, RTL Mining and Earthworks visited Norton Gold Fields' Mulgarrie site to witness the autonomous trial of two Komatsu HD1500 trucks, Tom and Jerry, retrofitted with EACON’s ORCASTRA® system. These trucks are the world’s first HD1500s equipped...
Waymo’s robotaxi fleet now completes roughly 450,000 driverless rides weekly across ten U.S. metros, and safety data consistently shows autonomous vehicles outperform human drivers. Neurosurgeon Jonathan Slotkin even called the technology a public‑health breakthrough. In contrast, a fringe group called...
The Logistics Manager’s Index rose to 61.5 in February, the strongest reading since February 2025 and above the long‑term average of 61.3. Inventory levels slipped to 53.8 while inventory cost pressure eased, yet warehousing utilization accelerated and transportation prices jumped...
Two Tesla Cybertrucks were completely destroyed in a rooftop fire at a seven‑story residential parking garage in Santa Monica, while several other Teslas suffered heat damage. Firefighters arrived around 3:16 p.m., found the trucks fully engulfed, and extinguished the blaze without...
Crane Worldwide Logistics has signed a 992,000 sq ft lease in McCook, Illinois, to store Amazon Web Services data‑center equipment. The warehouse, developed by Bridge Industrial, sits within thirty minutes of O’Hare Airport, offering strategic logistics advantages. The deal follows a wave...
The article presents six practical ways to transport standard 4×8 plywood sheets without a pickup truck, ranging from in‑store cutting and roof‑rack strapping to delivery, trailer or truck rentals, and purchasing smaller pre‑cut panels. It details plywood weight ranges—¼‑in (20‑25 lb),...
In this episode, Jackson Wood, Director of Industry Strategy at Descartes, explains how the war in Iran is affecting global supply chains, emphasizing that while short‑term disruptions to shipping routes, rates, and capacity are evident, the broader system remains resilient....
The Porsche Tapiro was a 1970 concept supercar designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and built on a Porsche 914/6 chassis. Its radical wedge shape, gull‑wing doors and 2.4‑liter flat‑six engine produced about 220 hp and a claimed 152 mph top speed. Debuting at...
Just had some of the best inflight meals I’ve had in KLM economy. I’ve noticed that international airlines often have better food and service than than US airlines 🙈 Which airlines have had the best food in your opinion?
Qatar Airways to operate repatriation flights from Doha to Europe as air traffic stays shut https://t.co/ZSCBkVAHme
Logic Robotics unveiled a logistics operating system designed to automate the movement of palletized cargo from terrestrial factories to spaceports and beyond. The platform, called LINK, integrates an AI‑driven digital twin that models facilities, vehicles, and missions in real time,...
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...
Hormuz carries about one-fifth of global oil supply But roughly one-third of seaborne oil trade normally pass thru the Strait The real shock is 35% of globally traded oil. Peak oil is today’s reality. #oil #energy #Hormuz #geopolitics #EnergyMarkets https://t.co/ENXgbxfCcf
American Express has launched a new airport lounge concept called Sidecar at Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport. The pop‑up lounge, situated near Terminal 1, operates 24 hours a day and offers a pay‑per‑use model rather than a traditional membership. Travelers can access...
The world underestimated TDS and the willingness of European shipowners to deny people fuel and fertilizer to score a brief “win” over Trump.
US offers a $20B maritime war-risk reinsurance backstop to coax tankers back into the Gulf No one wants it It doesn’t provide shipowners the incentive they need to sail into a war zone. #Hormuz #oilmarkets #shipping #geopolitics
Waymo’s autonomous‑vehicle fleet has accelerated its rollout, but the rapid scaling has coincided with a sharp uptick in reported incidents. The company has become more reticent about publishing detailed safety data, prompting criticism from analysts and regulators. New information reveals...
Hormuz traffic isn’t being stopped by insurance alone, writes @Amena__Bakr Coverage is still available. The real deterrent is fear of attack, and only a full, sustained ceasefire will normalize flows. #Hormuz #shipping #oilmarkets
Electrifying all road freight between Sydney and Melbourne is a no brainer: The payback is less than 4 years #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/c9lBrAwKGN https://t.co/bLDZIjZQQ5
JD Power’s 2026 Vehicle Dependability Study shows a record high in software‑related problems, with infotainment systems topping the list. Forty percent of owners received over‑the‑air updates in the past year, yet only 27% felt any improvement and OTA patches coincided...
While the ports seized by Panama weren't a direct military threat, they're strategically significant. Removing China from the equation makes Chinese activity in the region more difficult, especially as the U.S. Navy steps away from its role as global protector...
US airlines no longer hedge fuel costs. That could hurt margins if Iran conflict lingers - https://t.co/LvmzI2bxEL
Brazilian startup Moya announced it will begin operating its heavy‑lift cargo eVTOL service in 2027. The company highlights the rapid expansion of the global logistics market, which is expected to reach $5.951 trillion by 2030 with a 7.2% annual growth rate....
Private jets emerge as alternative way out of the Gulf as Iran conflict intensifies https://t.co/cwxGuY1dAP
China providing money to 168 ports in 90 countries. Add the very large Chinese Cosco shipping firm. China and control of global trade and international logistics. The silent trade war.
South Bow Corp. has launched an open season for its proposed Prairie Connector pipeline, seeking binding commitments for 450,000 barrels per day of crude transport from Alberta’s Hardisty terminal to U.S. markets. The project will leverage existing Canadian permits originally...
