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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.
European shipowner UECC ordered two 3,000‑ceu multi‑fuel battery hybrid PCTCs from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard. The vessels combine LNG engines, battery storage, and an aerodynamically optimised hull to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and include shore‑power and real‑time emissions monitoring. UECC already has two larger 4,500‑ceu units slated for 2028, bringing its total hybrid PCTC fleet to nine ships capable of running on liquefied biomethane. The contract deepens UECC’s partnership with the Chinese yard and advances its sustainability roadmap.
The Modern Analytics for Roadway Safety (MARS) Coalition is urging Congress to modernise federal road safety programs by adopting AI, telematics and predictive analytics. These technologies allow agencies to spot crash risks before they materialise, moving from reactive to preventive...
Hyundai Mobis is hosting a ten‑day technology showcase at its Arjeplog, Sweden winter testing ground, marking the site’s 20th anniversary. More than 100 engineers and purchasing managers from ten European and North American customers will evaluate demo vehicles equipped with upcoming...
In this episode, Kevin Lawton chats with Gary Allen of Ryder about the rapid evolution of warehouse technology, focusing on automation and AI. Allen explains how automation—from autonomous mobile robots to autonomous forklifts and emerging humanoids—is becoming more affordable and...
Automotive logistics providers such as Geodis and CEVA are balancing cost efficiency, risk mitigation and speed across OEM and aftermarket flows. Ocean freight remains the primary mode, while air freight is reserved for line‑down prevention, recovery and high‑value spare‑part deliveries....
The UK government must overhaul its night‑flight regime before 2028 as the delayed Aviation Night Noise Effects (ANNE) study pushes policy decisions into the autumn. Night flights underpin the air‑freight sector, delivering express services that 95% of businesses label essential...
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is leveraging National Careers Week to spotlight the breadth of opportunities in freight forwarding and logistics. It is rolling out targeted school outreach, apprenticeship promotion, and resources that connect students with industry professionals. A...
Vista America has earned the Federal Aviation Administration’s Diamond Award of Excellence, the highest U.S. distinction for maintenance training. The award required every eligible technician to finish a year‑long curriculum covering advanced aircraft systems, regulations and safety procedures. The company...
Saxon Air has expanded its managed fleet with a 2025‑built Agusta AW139, registration G‑MCFC, now available for charter services. The medium‑twin helicopter seats seven in an executive layout and offers increased payload, range, and flexibility for UK and European missions, including...
AD Ports Group announced that all its port, maritime, logistics and economic‑city operations remain fully functional despite heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The company activated its crisis‑management and business‑continuity plans and worked closely with UAE authorities to safeguard...
SEA Prime inaugurated a new wing at the Milano Linate Prime Terminal, adding 2,000 sqm of lounge space and expanded parking. The wing features nine glass‑walled lounges that operators can customize, and incorporates sustainable technologies such as photovoltaic panels and CO₂‑monitoring...
Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has rolled out Maxamation’s cloud‑based Aviator revenue‑management system to sharpen pricing, demand forecasting and seat‑inventory control across its 42‑destination network. The platform delivers real‑time analytics that automatically adjust fares and allocate capacity as market conditions shift....
Renesas Electronics introduced the RH850/U2C, a 32‑bit automotive microcontroller built on a 28 nm process. The MCU features four cores running up to 320 MHz, including dual lockstep cores, and offers up to 8 MB of on‑chip flash. It supports Ethernet TSN, CAN‑XL,...
Autolane and Hevo have announced a partnership to embed wireless charging into autonomous vehicle (AV) fleets, with commercial trials slated for 2026. The collaboration merges Autolane’s curbside operating system, which coordinates pickups, deliveries and rideshare, with Hevo’s wireless charging hardware...
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr is leveraging his crisis‑management experience to improve margins, centralise the group and expand long‑haul capacity. After a 60% share‑price rise since early 2025, the airline posted its best punctuality in a decade with over 80% on‑time...
ANELLO Photonics and Mythos AI announced a strategic partnership to deliver a plug‑and‑play maritime navigation system that operates without GPS. The solution merges ANELLO’s silicon‑photonic optical gyroscope (SiPhOG) inertial sensor with Mythos AI’s autonomous decision‑making software, creating an open‑systems INS...
The fourth edition of the Lead the Charge Auto Supply Chain Leaderboard shows that major carmakers are accelerating the greening of EV supply chains, with Tesla, Ford, Volvo and Mercedes posting the strongest scores. EU regulations, especially the Batteries Regulation,...
Nemak, a Tier‑1 aluminum die‑casting supplier, equipped its Spanish plant with Creaform’s HandySCAN BLACK | Series and the Inspection software to modernize mold maintenance. The portable, high‑accuracy 3‑D scanner replaced manual checks, delivering precise deviation data against CAD models. Technicians used the scan...
Cognitec introduced FaceVACS-Entry, a lightweight 5‑megapixel biometric camera that captures facial images, detects presentation attacks, and verifies travelers in seconds across eGates, kiosks and border booths. The device’s new firmware adds QR‑code reading and broader capture ranges, streamlining EU Entry/Exit...
SpotSee introduced WarmMark QR, a battery‑free, QR‑enabled temperature sensor designed for cold‑chain logistics. The device delivers affordable, real‑time, package‑level temperature data, replacing error‑prone visual indicators. By allowing remote data access, it improves recipient adoption and streamlines monitoring for shippers. The...
Disney Cruise Line’s newest vessel, Disney Adventure, docked at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore and will launch its maiden voyage on March 10, 2026. The ship will operate three‑ and four‑night family‑focused itineraries from Singapore under a five‑year homeport agreement....
One‑piece carbon‑fiber wheels deliver a distinct performance edge by marrying high lateral stiffness with dramatically reduced gyroscopic torque, resulting in sharper steering response. Weighing roughly 40% less than conventional aluminum alloys, they lower unsprung mass and rotational inertia, which translates...
London‑based Zodiac Maritime is expanding its crude carrier renewal by ordering five new tankers in Asia. The deal includes four 319,000‑dwt VLCCs from Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry at roughly $120 million each, slated for 2029 delivery, and a 157,000‑dwt...
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU has elevated military mobility to a strategic priority, building on the 2017 Military Mobility policy and a 2018 Action Plan. A €1.7 billion Connecting Europe Facility budget for 2021‑27 supports dual‑use transport...
Pics from a trip to Downtown this evening. I took the 899 bus to get to the streetcar and rode that to Woodruff Park to meet my wife (she rode the train in) for some food and beer at Anatolia...
Gulf carriers Emirates, Etihad and flydubai have resumed a limited slate of flights from Dubai International and Abu Dhabi airports as of March 2‑3, primarily to repatriate passengers stranded by the escalating US‑Israel‑Iran conflict. All regular commercial services remain suspended...
The United States Postal Service announced a temporary suspension of acceptance for items bound for 18 countries, citing logistics impacts from the Middle East conflict. The list includes Algeria, Iran, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates, among others. In parallel,...
Escalating conflict in the Middle East is destabilizing maritime supply chains, with vessel itineraries adjusting by the hour and many shipments facing uncertain destination outcomes. Xeneta’s analyst briefing highlights three immediate pressure points: containers already at sea, forced diversions and...
Apple CarPlay now supports a suite of voice commands that let drivers operate navigation, apps, and system functions without touching the screen. Users enable Voice Control in CarPlay’s Accessibility settings, after which commands like “Stop Listening,” “Open [app],” and directional pans...
According to @Polymarket, there is a 67% chance that Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz by March 31. The probability has SOARED in the last few hours. 20% OF THE WORLD’S OIL, AND ~40% OF CHINA’S OIL, FLOWS THROUGH THE...
Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet Responsible For Shooting Down Three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles: Report The bizarre friendly fire incident resulted in the total loss of all three Strike Eagles, but their crews survived. https://t.co/CRnKlnLVDa
Oil prices surged as Iran's IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, cutting 70‑80% of traffic. Brent crude rose above $80 per barrel for the first time since July 2024, while U.S. energy stocks outperformed the broader market. Analysts, led...
This sort of thing was enough to effectively “close” the Red Sea for 2+ years so we’ll see what happens
Now calculate this across human drivers during same period. Would also love to see metrics for human drivers going through intersections. Perhaps @GetNexar wants to share insights…
Elon Musk’s new xAI data centers are generating significant emissions, undermining Tesla’s climate leadership. In Europe, Toyota and Stellantis have withdrawn from Tesla’s CO₂ credit pool, potentially costing the automaker billions. Meanwhile, Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 recorded a 33% sales jump in...
Canadian airlines are trimming U.S. leisure capacity and redirecting aircraft to Latin America and the Caribbean as geopolitical tensions and trade‑policy shifts dampen cross‑border demand. Air Canada signals that the decline may be bottoming out, while Porter Airlines adds new...
Trump’s Plan To Escort Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz Would Put U.S. Navy Warships In The Crosshairs U.S. Navy's surface combatants would be tasked with sailing repeatedly through a super weapons engagement zone to get ship traffic moving. https://t.co/1n5UnOw8PH
ChargePoint reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $99 million, hitting the top of its guidance but falling 9 % year‑over‑year. Non‑GAAP gross margin rose to 33 %, the highest since the company went public, while subscription revenue reached $40 million, representing 40 % of total sales....
The article urges supply‑chain leaders to revisit first‑principles and apply design‑thinking before adopting AI‑driven tools. It contrasts traditional, metric‑focused planning with a newer model that prioritizes adaptive, bi‑directional flows and user experience. The author shares personal anecdotes to illustrate how...
Zero Motorcycles’ FX electric dual‑sport, now in its latest iteration, pairs a 46 hp Z‑Force 75‑5 motor with a 7.2 kWh battery that Zero claims delivers up to 102 mi city range and 65 mi at 55 mph. The sub‑300 lb bike offers instant torque, Bosch...
South Australia has been chosen as the site for HAMR Energy’s $700‑800 million methanol‑to‑jet sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant, the first of its kind in the country. The facility will use Honeywell technology to convert 300,000 tonnes of low‑carbon methanol into about...
Ford Racing Parts offers a factory‑backed 3.0‑liter Whipple supercharger kit for the 2026 F‑150 Lobo, boosting the standard 400‑hp Coyote V‑8 to 700 hp and 590 lb‑ft of torque. The $10,250 package includes an intercooler, performance calibration, and a Tomahawk...
Southwest Airlines abandoned its 53‑year open‑seating model on Jan. 27, becoming the last U.S. carrier to switch to assigned seating. Within a month, passengers voiced strong dissatisfaction, citing standby assignments and family separations despite available seats. In response, Executive Vice President...
Marine gasoil (MGO) prices in the Americas surged toward $1,000 per metric tonne, marking the highest levels since October 2023. The rally follows the US‑Israel weekend attacks on Iran, which threaten the flow of middle‑distillates through the Strait of Hormuz....
Flatbed length of haul is shrinking and currently at the lowest levels we’ve ever seen. This is despite the fact that demand continues to surge. We believe this is because flatbed demand increases are in the rust belt and tied...
Singapore Airlines Flight 21, a 19‑hour‑10‑minute non‑stop Newark‑Singapore service, clipped the tail of a Spirit Airlines aircraft while departing the gate. The low‑speed contact prompted a six‑and‑a‑half‑hour delay while the A350‑900 underwent mandatory structural checks. FAA officials classified the event as...
The LMI, a survey of 400+ shipper executives, affirms that freight rates should see substantial increases in coming months as transportation capacity remains tight and should tighten further. “Transportation prices are expected to significantly expand over the next 12 months, with...
Class 8 (“semis”) truck orders surged 159% YoY as fleets gain confidence in recovery https://t.co/hmyEmcDtbU
We had teams at multiple industry events this week. Our channel checks came back far more bullish than expected.
Shippers that route freight by intermodal rail versus trucking are saving more than they have since 2022, approx 25% https://t.co/Xrb8PprDhI
