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Updated 1h agoWhat's happening: IATA warns of growing risks as air‑cargo demand spikes in January
IATA reported that global air‑cargo demand rose 5.6% year‑on‑year in January 2026, while capacity increased 3.6% to a record‑high ACTK level. Africa led the surge with an 18.2% demand jump, even as the Americas saw a sixth consecutive month of decline.
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By the numbers: JustPark acquires BigParking to boost event parking offering
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Friday Reads for 20 February
London Reconnections’ Friday Reads roundup highlights a mix of transport heritage, major infrastructure projects and sustainability initiatives. It spotlights LA’s $25 billion subway expansion aimed at easing freeway congestion, Boston’s pilot of green‑roofed bus shelters, and Toronto’s 30 km downtown pedestrian tunnel network. The list also includes the launch of the detailed Adlestrop Railway Atlas, a video on Birkenhead Central’s hidden history, and a quirky look at Japan’s pointing culture. Together, these items illustrate evolving priorities in urban mobility and rail preservation.
By London Reconnections
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Non-Domiciled CDL Drivers, Advocates Call for States to Fight DOT
Non‑domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for thousands of immigrant truckers are slated to expire on March 6, prompting advocacy groups to urge California, Pennsylvania and other states to defy the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). DOT has warned that non‑compliance could...
By Overdrive
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Detroit Diesel Unveils Gen 6 Engines for 2027 Compliance
Detroit Diesel unveiled its sixth‑generation DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines, slated for release in early 2027, to satisfy the EPA’s 2027 heavy‑duty NOx rule that trims tailpipe NOx by more than 80 % and particulate matter by 50 %. The Gen 6 platform...
By Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ)
News•Feb 19, 2026
New Report From Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Details Economic Benefits for Claremount Extension of Metro A Line Light-Rail System
The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority released a report quantifying the economic impact of the 2.3‑mile Claremont Extension of the Metro A Line light‑rail system. The study projects more than $1.1 billion in construction‑phase economic output, over 4,700 jobs, and $154 million...
By Mass Transit Magazine
News•Feb 19, 2026
Austin Transit Partnership Selects Austin Rail Constructors for Austin Light Rail Project
The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has chosen Austin Rail Constructors (ARC), a joint venture of Stacy Witbeck and Sundt Construction, as its development partner for the city’s first light‑rail system. Construction is slated to start in 2027 after a design‑build procurement...
By Mass Transit Magazine
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Dry Van and Reefer Spot Rates Slip as Flatbed Spot Rates Climb
Dry van and refrigerated spot rates slipped week‑over‑week, with dry van down about 6 cents and reefer down roughly 17 cents, yet both remain 22‑33% above last year. Flatbed spot rates, by contrast, posted modest gains of just over 4 cents and are...
By The TruckersReport Blog
News•Feb 19, 2026
WA: Light Rail Carried over 200K Riders on Seahawks Super Bowl Parade Day
Sound Transit’s 1 Line logged more than 200,000 boardings on the Seahawks Super Bowl parade day, setting a new regional transit record. The figure eclipses the previous high of 160,000 rides recorded during a multi‑event weekend in September. Heavy fan participation...
By Mass Transit Magazine
News•Feb 19, 2026
TX: Costs, Crime Rates and Riders: Five Charts that Show How People Use DART
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is confronting a funding crisis as half of its 13 member cities consider exiting, prompting scrutiny of ridership, costs and safety. Ridership has rebounded to about 78% of pre‑COVID levels, with the newly added Silver...
By Mass Transit Magazine
News•Feb 19, 2026
CA: Long-Sought Coaster Extension to San Diego Convention Center Will Break Ground This Year
North County Transit District (NCTD) will break ground this year on a $33 million extension of the Coaster commuter rail to San Diego’s Convention Center, creating a new downtown station steps from Petco Park, the Gaslamp Quarter and the Rady Shell. The...
By Mass Transit Magazine
News•Feb 19, 2026
PA: Next Stop, Centre County? New Survey Seeks Residents’ Input on Passenger Rail
The Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization, together with Penn State, launched a 10‑15‑minute survey on Feb. 9 to assess resident interest in passenger rail options for the region. Backed by $60,000—$48,000 from the Federal Highway Administration and $12,000 local match—the study...
By Mass Transit Magazine
News•Feb 19, 2026
Smarter Flood Monitoring: Cutting Delays and Costs
AI specialist Purple Transform and delivery partner Central Alliance deployed the SIYTE platform to unify flood‑monitoring sensors and cameras on Network Rail’s Western Route. The single web‑and‑mobile interface gave engineers real‑time visibility of the drainage ecosystem, replacing fragmented data silos....
By Rail Engineer
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
FMCSA Shuts Down 500 'CDL Mills' After Wave of In-Person Audits
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the shutdown of 550 sham commercial driver’s license (CDL) training schools after a massive wave of in‑person audits. Over 1,400 investigations were carried out in December, contributing to a total of more...
By Overdrive
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Federation of Professional Truckers Explains ELD Exemption Push with FMCSA
The newly formed Federation of Professional Truckers (FOPT) has filed a petition with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requesting an exemption that would let its members and other carriers use traditional paper driver logs instead of electronic logging...
By Overdrive
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Movement on Earth
The article highlights massive human mobility events, noting 9.95 billion trips across China during the Lunar New Year and 650 million pilgrims converging on India’s 2025 Kumbh Mela. It describes how temporary megacities are erected for such gatherings and contrasts them with centuries‑old...
By The Overhead Wire
News•Feb 18, 2026
University of Illinois Chicago Unveils New Study Highlighting Economic Value of Rural Transit
The University of Illinois Chicago’s Urban Transportation Center released a study quantifying the economic impact of rural public transit. It finds that every $1 invested generates roughly $4 in societal benefits, driven by better health outcomes, higher workforce participation, and...
By Mass Transit Magazine
News•Feb 18, 2026
SFRTA Breaks Ground on Link at Boca TOD Project
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) broke ground on the Link at Boca transit‑oriented development adjacent to the Tri‑Rail Boca Raton station. The eight‑story mixed‑use project, built through a public‑private partnership with 13th Floor Investments and Rockpoint, will deliver...
By Mass Transit Magazine
News•Feb 18, 2026
San Antonio Mayor Asks VIA About Plans for Six-Month Fare-Free Pilot
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has formally asked VIA Metropolitan Transit to draft a written plan for a six‑month fare‑free pilot on the system’s five busiest routes, which carry roughly 25 % of total ridership. The mayor’s letter, dated early 2026,...
By Mass Transit Magazine
News•Feb 18, 2026
Heidi Alexander Shares Her Vision with the Rail Industry
Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander delivered the Bradshaw address, outlining the new Great British Railways (GBR) framework. She highlighted reforms such as a single profit‑and‑loss structure, a frozen passenger fare for the first time in 30 years, and...
By Rail Engineer
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Chicago Freight Bottleneck Named Worst in Nation, ATRI Reports
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has named the I‑294/I‑290/I‑88 interchange in Chicago the most congested truck bottleneck in the United States, overtaking Fort Lee, New Jersey. The 15th annual Top Truck Bottleneck List, based on 2025 GPS‑based truck data, shows...
By The TruckersReport Blog
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
AGX Freight Goes Bust, Stiffs Carriers, Starts New MC
AGX Freight abruptly shut down after a dispute with Huntington Bank, leaving an estimated hundreds to a thousand carrier partners unpaid. The broker pledged its receivables to the lender, effectively giving the bank first claim on any incoming payments. Within...
By Overdrive
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
FMCSA Revokes Nine ELDs; Carriers Have 60 Days to Replace Noncompliant Devices
On February 12, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration revoked nine electronic logging devices—GTS ELD, UTruckin, ELD365 ELOG, Ironman ELD, Factor ELD, and four AirELD versions—after they failed to meet Title 49 CFR technical standards. Motor carriers have a 60‑day...
By The TruckersReport Blog
Blog•Feb 16, 2026
'She's the Rock': Owner-Operator Patrick White Leans on Solid Partner in Tough Times
Top Notch Transport owner‑operator Patrick White was named Overdrive Radio’s Trucker of the Month, highlighting his perseverance after a broken leg and multiple accidents. White credits his wife, Ashlyn, for managing dispatch, paperwork, and compliance, effectively running the business while...
By Overdrive
Blog•Feb 15, 2026
Real-World Fuel Savings Vs. Fuel Economy: What’s the Difference?
Fleet managers often receive aerodynamic device claims of 5 % fuel‑economy improvement, but those figures stem from controlled tests that may not reflect daily operations. Real‑world fuel savings emerge when test results are combined with a fleet’s specific speed, mileage, load,...
By Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ)
News•Feb 15, 2026
Comparing the 2026 FedEx and UPS General Rate Increases
The 2026 FedEx and UPS General Rate Increases both headline a 5.9% base‑rate hike, but the report shows that minimum‑charge adjustments, accessorial fees, fuel surcharges and off‑cycle rate changes add significant hidden costs. By juxtaposing domestic, international and ground services,...
By SupplyChainBrain Logistics
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•0 min
Guest: Lisa DeNight of Newmark on the Industrial Real Estate Market on the Rise; Thoughts on Improving Infrastructure; Striving for...
Lisa DeNight, Newmark’s North American Industrial Research head, discussed a rebound in industrial real estate as manufacturers seek new facilities. The National Association of Manufacturers highlighted chronic infrastructure underinvestment, linking highway congestion to higher freight costs. A recent Infios survey...
By Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY
Blog•Feb 13, 2026
Shippers Wary of Rising Transportation Costs
The 2026 State of Transportation Report shows shippers overwhelmingly expect tariffs to lift transportation costs, with 97% flagging price pressure and nearly half foreseeing higher contract rates. Carriers are curbing capital spending, as 64% postponed equipment upgrades and 47% plan...
By Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ)
Blog•Feb 13, 2026
Market Views: Shipping and the Future World Trade Map
Rapid geopolitical shifts and evolving trade patterns are redefining global shipping routes, according to DNV’s Market Views episode hosted by Jakub Walenkiewicz with maritime‑insight CEO Christopher Pålsson. The discussion highlights how short‑term disruptions—such as sanctions, regional conflicts, and supply‑chain volatility—are...
By Maritime Impact
Blog•Feb 13, 2026
Key Trucking Acquired by Division of Estes Express Lines
Estes Logistics, a division of privately held freight giant Estes Express Lines, has acquired Washington‑based Key Trucking, adding the regional carrier’s 21 trucks and established Pacific Northwest network to its portfolio. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, preserves...
By Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ)
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
Tampered ELDs the Focus of CVSA’s Annual Roadcheck
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced that false‑log violations stemming from electronic logging device (ELD) tampering will be classified as an out‑of‑service violation effective April 1. Its annual International Roadcheck, scheduled for May 12‑14, will place special emphasis on detecting ELD...
By Overdrive
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
Egypt Prioritizes People-Centered Cities with National Active Mobility Strategy
The Egyptian government has unveiled the Egypt Active Mobility Strategy 2025‑2034, a national plan that puts walking and cycling at the core of urban transport planning. The framework targets chronic congestion, air‑pollution, and unsafe streets in Cairo, Alexandria and other...
By ITDP – Transport Matters Blog
Blog•Feb 11, 2026
Nominations Are Open for the 2027 Sustainable Transport Award
The Sustainable Transport Award (STA) has opened nominations for its 2027 cycle, inviting cities, regions, and transport agencies worldwide to showcase recent advances in mobility, street design, and policy. The award is administered by a committee of international experts who...
By ITDP – Transport Matters Blog
News•Feb 11, 2026
DHL eCommerce Taps Georgia Tech to Build Engineering Talent Pipeline
DHL eCommerce announced a strategic partnership with Georgia Tech’s H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering to create a direct pipeline of engineering talent. The agreement includes on‑campus recruiting, advisory board participation, and sponsorship of a senior‑level student...
By SupplyChainBrain Logistics
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Is Your Fleet Ready to Grow? 5 Key Considerations for Carriers
Carriers eye fleet expansion when freight volume steadies, but adding trucks reshapes risk, costs, and operational complexity. Insurance premiums rise with each new vehicle, and driver retention becomes a critical factor as industry turnover climbs. Adequate cash flow and maintenance...
By Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ)