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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.
In 2026, freight markets were hit by a dual blockage of the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, creating a second‑order disruption that strains both routing flexibility and fuel logistics. The crisis forced carriers to impose emergency surcharges while procurement teams scrambled to renegotiate contracts amid 96% of teams reporting moderate or significant disruption and 72% seeing direct supply‑chain impact. Xenata’s data platform offers watchlists, market benchmarks and surcharge calculators to help shippers differentiate genuine cost pressures from opportunistic pricing. The article urges a shift from reactive fixes to data‑driven, flexible contracting to protect the P&L.
The European Union is revamping its customs code to tighten control over the flood of low‑cost fashion parcels entering the bloc. Under the new rules, online marketplaces such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress will be liable for customs duties, product...
Informa will host the Saudi Intermobility Expo on 1 November 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The three‑day event is positioned as a showcase for the Kingdom’s smart‑mobility and road‑safety initiatives. Organisers aim to bring together global technology providers, transport operators, and policymakers...
The European Court of Justice struck down Germany's capped track access charge (TAC) system, forcing a rewrite of railway pricing. The transport ministry has pledged a new TAC regime by the 2027 timetable change, but freight operators say this timeline...
Cruise control, a long‑standing driver aid, improves fuel efficiency and reduces fatigue on highways, but its misuse can create safety hazards. Experts warn against engaging cruise control in adverse weather, heavy traffic, or when the driver is tired or distracted....
Geely is rolling out its all‑electric E5 SUV and plug‑in hybrid Starray EM‑i across Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, marking a coordinated entry into key Western European markets. The E5 starts at €37,990 (about $41,400) and offers up...
The European Commission and key rail organisations have opened nominations for the 2026 Women in Rail Award, highlighting that women comprise only about 23 % of the European rail workforce. The award, presented at InnoTrans 2026, aims to accelerate gender diversity through...
The BASE collaboration at CERN successfully moved a compact, cryogenic trap loaded with antiprotons across the laboratory’s campus, demonstrating the first controlled transport of antimatter. The feat shows that ultra‑precise measurements can be decoupled from a fixed location, potentially reshaping...
German regional operator Westfälische Landes‑Eisenbahn (WLE) completed the first commercial test of a Hybrid Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) system on a 30‑kilometre run between Lippstadt and Warstein. The hybrid coupler allows DAC‑equipped wagons to be coupled with traditional‑coupled wagons, preserving...
Rolls‑Royce Motor Car unveiled the Cullinan Yachting on March 26, 2026, a limited‑edition SUV that translates modern yacht aesthetics onto land. The collection comprises four compass‑oriented variants, each featuring hand‑crafted nautical details, signaling the brand’s deepening ties to marine heritage.
Wiltshire Council has appointed MJ Church to lead the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase of the M4 Junction 17 upgrade, a £27 million (£35 million) contract that will shape a full £31 million (~$40 million) scheme. The project will signalise the roundabout, widen all approach carriageways...
Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) announced that drivers must keep their Malaysian Driving Licence (LMM) active—renewed within 36 months of the previous expiry—to qualify for the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) fuel subsidy. Licences inactive for more than 36 months lose subsidy eligibility...
Mercedes‑Benz ADAS lead Muhammad Nauman Nasir stresses that autonomous vehicle development must prioritize safety over flashy features, treating every line of code as a moral responsibility. He outlines how ISO 26262‑compliant architectures, AI‑driven DevOps, and rigorous validation pipelines let OEMs innovate...
WPT Capital Advisors paid $112.5 million for a 374,700‑sq‑ft Oakland warehouse, OpenAI signed a lease for up to 202,371 sq ft at Richmond’s Portside Commerce Center, and East Capital Partners acquired six small‑bay warehouses in Mamaroneck for $35.23 million. The trio of transactions highlights...
AT&T and neutral‑host Boldyn Networks have activated 5G service in five additional underground stretches of New York City’s subway, covering key sections of the 4, 5 and G lines. The rollout brings continuous cellular connectivity to riders and marks a...
Chevron warned that California is on track for a historic diesel shortage after the state’s diesel price surged past $7 a gallon, the highest on record. The company said it may exit California refining within a decade unless policy changes...
𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗤𝟯 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 The compounding crises of March 2026 are not temporary noise. They are permanent signals. Here's what the data says about where supply chains must evolve — and how fast. 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲...
Seacon Shipping, listed in Hong Kong, has taken over contracts for four 5,200‑dwt multipurpose dry‑cargo vessels, a deal valued at $44.4 million. The ships are being built by Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry, a subsidiary of Shenzhen‑listed Bestway Marine, with deliveries scheduled...
The California Public Utilities Commission has ruled that Tesla’s robotaxi service qualifies only for a charter‑party carrier permit—the same license used by limousine operators—rather than a true autonomous‑taxi permit. The classification exempts Tesla from submitting detailed safety and usage data,...
A powerful glimpse into how China nurtures future talent from a very young age. These preschoolers, dressed in professional pilot uniforms, exposed to aircraft on March 27, 2026.... sitting together excitedly exploring a small aircraft up close. It’s hands on exposure...
EACON’s ORCASTRA® autonomous haulage system is now running on 120 Tonly TLE138 battery‑electric trucks at China’s Zhundong open‑pit coal mine, creating one of the world’s largest single‑site electric fleets. The trucks, each with a 90‑ton payload, have collectively logged more...
A United Airlines Boeing 737 narrowly avoided a midair collision with an Army Black Hawk helicopter while operating at John Wayne Airport. The incident triggered an immediate FAA investigation and raised questions about civilian‑military airspace coordination.
The CAM Electromobility Report 2026 shows Germany’s electric‑vehicle catalogue expanding to 155 models, up from 134 two years earlier. Small‑car and mid‑size BEV registrations surged to 24.3% of new EV sales, driven by 29 models in those segments. Average EV...
Australia’s 1,600‑km Inland Rail freight corridor has installed standalone solar power systems at two level crossings in northern New South Wales, eliminating the need for grid connections during construction. The solar‑powered installations include battery storage, LED warning lights, audible alarms...
The West Hancock Ambulance Service, a volunteer‑run EMS provider serving Britt and surrounding Iowa towns, marked its 50th anniversary with a community celebration on July 19. Founded in early 1976 after local funeral homes ended ambulance operations, thirteen residents pooled...
Mayor Paul Bristow denounced the Department for Transport’s draft order to revoke the Development Consent Order for the A47 dualling scheme between Wansford and Sutton, a £100 million (≈ $125 million) project aimed at safety, congestion relief and regional growth. He also criticised...
UK aviation set a new record with over 300 million passenger journeys in 2025, and global demand is already up 3.8% in 2026. The surge coincides with heightened geopolitical tensions that are forcing airspace closures and rapid flight reroutes. As Easter...
The United States and Israel’s conflict with Iran has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, halting roughly 20% of global oil shipments and disrupting a wide array of petrochemical, industrial gas, and refined product flows. Prices for key commodities such...
Cupra unveiled a facelift for its MEB‑based Tavascan EV, adding a new base variant. The base model features a 140 kW APP350 motor paired with a 58 kWh LFP battery, delivering about 435 km (270 mi) range and 105 kW fast‑charging. Interior upgrades include a...
Russia’s transport ministry is preparing a "ship‑or‑pay" penalty that would charge shippers for reserving rail slots they do not use, aiming to curb chronic over‑booking on congested lines. The scheme is intended to boost throughput on infrastructure sections where capacity...
Recent conflicts, from the US‑Israel war on Iran to the Russia‑Ukraine crisis, have highlighted China's dependence on foreign maritime insurance providers. Expert Chen Jihong warned that while China excels in shipbuilding hardware, its "software"—legal and financial services like insurance—remains underdeveloped....
Chinese automaker BYD has launched the Sealion 5, a compact plug‑in hybrid SUV aimed at the UK’s value‑oriented family segment. Priced just under £30,000 (about $37,500) and equipped with a 13 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate battery delivering roughly 32 miles of electric range, it offers...
Kia has begun series production of its new B‑segment electric SUV, the EV2, at the Žilina plant in Slovakia. The model launches with a €26,600 ($29,000) base price and a 42.2 kWh battery delivering up to 317 km WLTP range, while a...
EasyJet will begin a twice‑weekly service between London Gatwick and Newquay, launching its first flight on 23 June. The airline will operate the route on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer season. The new connection aims to boost direct domestic travel...
Rowe Hankins Ltd’s CEO David Owen will travel to Asia starting 16 April, meeting key customers and suppliers in Hong Kong and mainland China before exhibiting at the Asia Pacific Rail show in Bangkok. The trip aims to deepen relationships, align supply‑chain...
CEOs are confronting a rapidly unraveling global trade system, with ships queuing in ports and supply chains destabilized. The core challenge is unprecedented uncertainty, making traditional long‑term planning unreliable. Leaders who cling to certainty often lock their firms into rigid...
The discussion centers on blended wing body (BWB) airliners and their aerodynamic challenges compared with conventional tube‑and‑wing (TWB) Part 25 aircraft. Commenters note that BWB designs generate a nose‑down force that must be countered by a horizontal tailplane on a long...
The Scottish Government has committed £45 million (approximately $56 million) to the ScotZEB3 fund, enabling the purchase of 334 zero‑emission buses and coaches and the rollout of charging infrastructure. The investment leverages more than £2.50 of private capital for every £1 of...
Thailand’s new administration will impose a 300‑baht (≈ $9) air arrival fee on international tourists, part of a broader tourism overhaul. The fee targets only air‑borne visitors, while previously considered land and sea levies are shelved to protect cross‑border commuters. Simultaneously,...
Wizz Air inaugurated a new base at Podgorica Airport on March 30, 2026, deploying two Airbus A321neo jets. The carrier launched 17 new routes to cities such as Barcelona, Paris, Rome and Hamburg, adding more than one million seats for the year....
Frauscher UK Ltd has renewed its partnership with the Rail Safe Friendly programme, extending its corporate social responsibility push for rail safety education. In the first year the initiative reached ten bronze‑level schools across Hampshire, engaging more than 5,350 pupils...
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and SNCF Voyageurs have renewed their commercial pact for the TGV Lyria high‑speed service, extending the agreement through 2032 and covering the 2023‑2027 period. The cross‑border line now transports 5.7 million passengers annually, operating 17 daily round‑trips with...
The ongoing Middle East‑driven oil crisis is tightening global fuel supplies, hitting the travel sector hard as airlines, ground transport and food logistics face soaring costs. Countries such as Vietnam and Thailand have already trimmed flights and taxi services, while...
Airlines across the Asia‑Pacific are raising fuel surcharges and ticket prices as jet fuel spikes to nearly $200 per barrel, driven by Middle East supply disruptions. Singapore Airlines and Scoot have lifted fares, while Cathay Pacific will increase its surcharge...
SriLankan Airlines reported a 13% revenue increase after deploying an AI‑ and ML‑powered revenue‑management platform built on PROS Revenue Management Advantage and Amadeus RAAV. The system enables dynamic pricing, real‑time seat availability, and predictive analytics, aligning capacity with demand and...
Alert Warning ‼️🚨 TrafficSA has advised motorists to check the price before just pouring diesel into your vehicle. R33.30 a litre is just insane. 🤯 We need to advise each other about prices at petrol stations so we do not fall victim...
This is the primary reason that I am adamant about moving production back to the Americas. It’s more expensive, but without it, we are incredibly vulnerable. If kinetic war breaks out in Asia, our supply chains are at substantial risk....
At its March 25 AGM, Maersk shareholders voted down a proposal to stop shipments linked to Israel’s military operations. Activist group Ekõ highlighted alleged transport of dual‑use and weapons components, citing a Palestinian Youth Movement report of roughly 2,110 shipments...
Onshore media just reported that: "Two container ships under China's COSCO Shipping Lines have turned back toward the Persian Gulf and have not yet passed through the Strait of Hormuz." I think this is a strategic mistake by Iran.
Iran-India fuel trade begins after strait open sesame, first LPG cargo due this week https://t.co/834nbwZFHx via @ETEnergyWorld
