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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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The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index‑Rates Edition shows truckload pricing climbing for a fourth consecutive month. February spot rates rose 3.6% from January while contract rates edged up only 0.1%, pushing spot linehaul to $2.01 per mile, up from $1.65 in November, and contract linehaul to $2.12 per mile. The gap between spot and contract rates narrowed dramatically, yet overall shipment volumes slipped, indicating pricing strength despite weak demand.
Air New Zealand has opened ticket sales for a new trans‑Tasman service linking Auckland International Airport with Western Sydney International Airport (WSI). The three‑times‑weekly flights – Monday, Wednesday and Friday – will launch on 26 October 2026, marking the first international operations from...
With Artemis II blasting off to the Moon, here's a look at the different fuels used to get rockets off of the ground in this edition of #PeriodicGraphics in C&EN: https://cen.acs.org/physical-chemistry/astrochemistry/Periodic-Graphics-Fuels-space-travel/100/i43
Flying Blue has temporarily opened its status‑match program to U.S. residents, allowing elite members of roughly two dozen airlines to purchase Silver or Gold status for a 12‑month period. The fee is $99 for Silver and $199 for Gold, granting...
Lithuania’s Kaunas Airport successfully trialed a 10‑ton hydrogen‑powered heavy‑duty truck, completing roughly 100 km of apron, runway and taxiway cleaning without emitting CO₂. The test is part of the EU‑funded Interreg Baltic Sea Region BSR HyAirport project, which also sees similar pilots...
Rivian reported producing 10,236 electric vehicles and delivering 10,365 units in Q1 2026, slightly above its Q4 2025 output. The figures align with the company’s reaffirmed 2026 delivery guidance of 62,000‑67,000 vehicles. Rivian also highlighted a strategic partnership with Uber that could...
CMA CGM inaugurated its standalone weekly Japan‑North Europe Ocean Rise service on 2 April 2026, marked by the arrival of the 8,000‑teu CMA CGM Tosca in Kobe. The route, designed for Japan’s exporters, will eventually operate 14 vessels averaging 9,000 teu, offering transit times of 38 days...
Influencer Yeferson Cossio, with nearly 20 million TikTok followers, detonated a chemical odor device on Avianca flight AV46 from Bogotá to Madrid on March 11, 2026. The stink bomb released an unpleasant smell mid‑Atlantic, raising safety concerns in the pressurised cabin. Avianca invoked...
Wah Kwong NatPower and Huzhou Wuxing Ruituo Energy have signed an MOU to build zero‑carbon inland shipping corridors in China, starting with the Hangzhou‑Jiaxing‑Huzhou stretch of Zhejiang province. The partnership will install electric vessel charging stations and battery‑swap facilities, linked...
Commercial drone operators are confronting public skepticism by adopting proactive community‑engagement strategies, transparent data practices, and visible professionalism. Industry leaders stress early stakeholder meetings, clear communication of flight purpose, and the use of uniforms and signage to signal legitimacy. Police...
Loganair, Royal Mail and BETA Technologies completed a ten‑day electric flight trial across Scotland, operating BETA’s ALIA CTOL aircraft on 23 legs that covered 1,006 nautical miles. The flights demonstrated an energy consumption of 1.37 kWh per nautical mile and speeds...
Aviation is rapidly embracing sustainable materials as regulators and airlines push for lower emissions. Advanced composites now make up more than half of the structure in modern jets such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, delivering 15‑20% fuel savings...
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have tightened the Strait of Hormuz blockade, cutting off a key east‑west artery that handles roughly 10% of global pharmaceutical shipments. Temperature‑controlled ingredients, which make up about 20% of those flows, are especially vulnerable,...
In this episode, Matt Messina, Chief of Multimodal Transportation for the Kansas Department of Transportation, discusses how Kansas is planning and implementing multimodal solutions ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs' stadium move and the 2026 World Cup. He emphasizes early...
Amazon announced a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) services, effective April 17 for U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil and expanding on May 2 to Buy with Prime and Multi‑Channel Fulfillment. The charge translates to roughly...
Michelin’s third‑generation CrossClimate 3 all‑weather tire has earned a 4.8‑star rating on its UK product page, with 98% of more than 860 reviewers rating it three stars or higher. Drivers praise its quiet ride, fuel‑efficiency gains, and solid performance across hot,...
Batik Air Malaysia has temporarily cut its capacity by 35 per cent until April 12 as part of a short-term capacity management strategy amid fuel price volatility and global economic uncertainty, the airline’s CEO tells me when contacted today. Read...
Robert Allan Ltd., partnering with Brazil’s Indústria Naval Catarinense Ltda., unveiled the RApide 1800 pushboat design for Transpetro’s bunkering operations. The 18.7‑meter vessel, 9.2 meters wide, features twin 450 kW Z‑drive thrusters and is classed by Bureau Veritas to meet NORMAM‑202/DPC inland navigation...
Forwarders are pressing for an international regulatory framework to govern carrier surcharges after a wave of war‑risk fees appeared in March. Major lines such as CMA CGM, Maersk and ONE imposed charges ranging from $1,200 to $4,000 per standard TEU, adding...
Stellantis is in early talks with Chinese EV maker Leapmotor to revive its underused Brampton, Ontario plant, which has left about 3,000 union workers idle after U.S. tariffs forced a Jeep SUV shift to the United States. The discussions follow...
Supply chain disruptions are spurring fierce competition among South Asian ports, with Sri Lanka's Hambantota International Port (HIP) accelerating its container‑handling capabilities. China Merchants Port Holdings is committing $108 million to add six quay cranes, 16 RTGs and 40 trailers, aiming...
The Federal Aviation Administration has published special conditions for ZeroAvia’s 600 kW electric engine, issuing a Final Rule in the Federal Register. The move marks a major step toward type certification of the company’s hydrogen‑electric powertrain intended for 10‑20‑seat commercial aircraft....
Recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran provoked Iranian drone attacks that hit key Gulf infrastructure, including Dubai International Airport and the Burj Al Arab. Gulf carriers such as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways have curtailed schedules and grounded flights,...
March EV numbers are in for some countries and they're a banger. Just wait for orders placed in March to come through in the 2nd quarter France (Tesla): +203.1% YoY Sweden (Tesla): +144.0% YoY Brazil: +92% YoY (Feb) Colombia: +82% YoY (Jan) Norway: 98% EV...
Hello @TankerTrackers Has "Sohar LNG" crossed the SoH? If yes, did it go through the Omani waters or the international lanes? Thank you.
Poland has launched the Integrated Railway Network (ZSK) under the Port Polska programme, targeting a nationwide high‑speed rail system that caps travel between Warsaw and major cities at 100 minutes. A 480‑km "Y" line connecting Warsaw, Łódź, Poznań and Wrocław...
Serving as the newly appointed Station Commander at @RoyalAirForce Wittering, Wing Commander Joan Ochuodho is in charge of a base that employs 1,400 personnel and is populated by expert units fulfilling critical flight-training roles. Her inspiring story: https://t.co/cLkI6HGxuL https://t.co/efxSQOnKMR
Problem is pipelines are much harder to defend, easier to rupture and cyberattack than ships unless you bury everything far underground which is exceedingly difficult.
voestalpine Railway Systems, together with LogServ, launched zentrak – a camera‑based monitoring suite for rail freight. The zentrak Visual Train Analysis (VTA) captures high‑resolution images of moving wagons at speeds up to 250 km/h, automatically reading car numbers, hazardous labels and...
Tracklaying has begun on the 846km Chongqing‑Kunming high‑speed railway in Yunnan, with the first 500‑meter rail segment installed in Songming County. The line features extensive civil works, including bridges and tunnels that comprise 87.4% of the alignment, such as the...
Zelim announced the opening of a new office in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, at the COVE ocean facility, slated to begin operations in April 2026. The site will serve as a regional hub for the company’s AI‑enabled maritime safety technologies, including its...
Icelandair disclosed a letter of intent to acquire a 49% stake in Fly Play Europe, the Maltese‑registered entity that retained an Air Operator Certificate after the Icelandic low‑cost carrier’s bankruptcy. The transaction is contingent on due‑diligence and creditor approval. By...
3PL warehouses run sophisticated WMS software. But how shippers actually find a 3PL partner? Still stuck in the 90s. The pre-sales layer of logistics has been ignored for decades, until now. 🧵 #logistics #warehousing #3pl #podcast 👉 https://t.co/VRCyCBQ7lz
Uber has broadened its $4,000 "Go Electric" grant to every driver in the United States, extending a program that was previously limited to New York, California, Massachusetts and Colorado. The incentive applies to Platinum and Diamond drivers who switch to...
Osprey Charging has opened a new ultra‑rapid EV charging hub at Twyford Services near Evesham, featuring 16 Kempower chargers capable of 300 kW output. The site can potentially serve up to 32 vehicles at once and offers a range of payment...
Tesla is growing in China. Byd is shrinking in China. Chinese consumers are smart. $TSLA
OntegosCloud warns that 2026 will be a year of peak liquidity stress for freight forwarders, driven by Middle‑East disruptions that lengthen transit times and shift billing milestones. The resulting cash‑inflow volatility, rising invoice disputes and higher freight surcharges are widening...
UKL iT & Logistik, a 35‑year‑old rail‑freight specialist, is launching a major headquarters expansion in Bad Driburg in spring 2026. Over the past decade the company more than doubled its workforce and increased revenue by over 2.5 times, reflecting rising demand for digital...
PwC’s E‑Bus Radar 2026 shows Germany added 1,397 new electric city buses in 2025, a 79% jump over the previous two years, pushing the total zero‑emission fleet to 4,752 vehicles. Battery‑electric buses dominate with 4,034 units, while fuel‑cell buses surged...
General Motors announced a $150 million investment in its Saginaw Metal Casting Operations to equip the plant for sixth‑generation V‑8 engine block and head production. The upgrade will run alongside existing fifth‑generation V‑8 output, with the new engines slated for launch...
Colonial Pipeline announced that its Line 1, which moves about 1.5 million barrels of gasoline per day from Houston to the East Coast, is out of service after a third‑party work crew damaged a section in Paulding County, Georgia. The outage comes...
China’s Beijing Northern Changying UAV Technology successfully conducted the inaugural flight of its Changying‑8 (CY‑8) cargo drone, a 7‑tonne payload platform with a 1,850‑mile range. The test in Zhengzhou validates the drone’s short‑runway performance and marks a milestone in heavy‑lift...
NAUT Brings Scalable, Plug-and-Play Autonomy to the Oceans via @WevolverApp #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/qABhfBXmYT
Research from consulting firm Aevean shows the Middle East conflict sharply reduced outbound cargo capacity at several Gulf hubs. Doha’s cargo volume fell 77% (37,000 tonnes) year‑on‑year, while Dubai International and Dubai World Central lost 57% and 59% respectively. Bahrain...
Hapag-Lloyd will impose new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) on shipments from Europe to North America and Mexico starting in April and May 2026. For North Europe routes, the surcharge is $250 per 20‑foot container and $500 per 40‑foot or 40‑foot...
China’s foreign ministry said US and Israeli strikes on Iran caused the Strait of Hormuz blockage. The closure has pushed Brent crude to about $100 a barrel, spiking global oil prices by 40‑50%. Chinese airlines announced fuel surcharges, while President...
Chase has upgraded its partnership with Lyft, allowing Southwest Airlines credit‑card holders to earn bonus Rapid Rewards points on every Lyft ride through Dec. 31 2027. The top‑tier Priority and Performance Business cards earn 5 points per dollar, Premier cards earn 3...
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) launched the Freight Leadership Lab, a certification program aimed at mid‑level brokerage managers to develop ethical, high‑performing leaders. The curriculum includes six modules covering profit mechanics, communication, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and a dedicated ethics component taught...
GPS jamming by military forces in the Persian Gulf is spilling over into civilian navigation tools, leaving delivery drivers in Dubai unable to rely on maps. The interference, which also affected more than 1,650 ships on March 7, can either block...
British Airways flight BA195 from London to Houston diverted to St. John’s, Newfoundland on March 31 after a passenger became seriously ill. The 787‑10 Dreamliner, carrying up to 265 passengers, was forced into a two‑day layover while the crew awaited...
