Today's Transportation Pulse
Hormuz minesweeping could delay oil flow for weeks
A preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz includes a minesweeping phase that may take 40‑50 days, using conventional minesweepers and advanced underwater drones to locate up to 1,000 Iranian naval mines. The delay could hold tens of millions of barrels of oil, while daily vessel traffic remains at 12‑15 ships.
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Avelo Airlines Dropped Controversial ICE Flights… Now It’s Being Fined Over Flight Attendant Drug Tests
Avelo Airlines, fresh from ending its controversial ICE deportation contract, has been hit with a proposed $65,000 civil penalty from the FAA for failing to include ten flight attendants in its mandatory drug‑testing pool between April and November 2024. The violation breaches Title 14 CFR Part 120, which requires random testing of safety‑sensitive employees. The airline cited profitability, not ethics, for abandoning the ICE flights. The fine underscores heightened regulatory focus on airline safety compliance amid politically sensitive operations.
FRS Clipper Launches New Whale Watching Cat Emerald Clipper
FRS Clipper Inc. launched the Emerald Clipper, a 103‑foot high‑speed whale‑watching catamaran, on March 10. The vessel, designed by One2Three Naval Architects and built by Mavrik Marine, can cruise up to 32 knots and features two wind‑protected viewing decks with...
War in Iran and Afghanistan Threatens Central Asia’s Gateway to Global Markets
The escalating war between Iran and the Taliban‑Pakistan front is jeopardizing Central Asia’s planned southbound trade routes. Ongoing fighting threatens the Uzbekistan‑Afghanistan‑Pakistan railway, the TAPI gas pipeline, and the CASA‑1000 power line, while U.S.–Israel attacks on Iran disrupt shipping and...
Latvian Company Develops Battlefield Logistics Vehicle
Latvian Brasa Defence Systems showcased its UNHUMAN unmanned ground vehicle at Finland’s Griffin Tech Days 2026, operating in Arctic temperatures as low as –27 °C. The 110‑kg robot can transport up to 200 kg of supplies, equipment or casualties and run for...
Waymo Depot in San Francisco on 3/10/2026
Waymo captured footage of its San Francisco depot on March 10, 2026, showing a large fleet of white driverless vehicles parked beside a warehouse structure. The video records activity at two distinct times—4:00 pm and 10:37 pm PDT—illustrating continuous operational flow. The...
These 3 Products Are Costco's Automotive Buying Team Picks For March
Costco’s automotive buying team highlighted three products in the March 2026 issue of Costco Connection. The Adam’s Polishes Ultimate 12‑piece Detailing Kit retails for $64.99 and combines cleaners, brushes, and a scented air freshener in a portable bucket. Crocodile Cloth Garage...
Driverless Rides Turn LA Traffic Into Productivity
Getting around LA is annoying. But getting around LA in a Waymo while being productive opens up a lot of possibilities. So bullish on a driverless future. Will be great when there's less bad drivers around. Will be great when...
APM Terminals Suape Enters Final Construction Phase
APM Terminals Suape has received 28 fully electrified equipment units from SANY, a $47 million investment that pushes the project into its final construction phase. The $350 million terminal, slated to open in the second half of 2026, will initially handle 400,000...
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Grubhub announced a three‑month pilot with Dexa to deliver food via drones from Wonder’s Green Brook location in New Jersey, marking the state’s first FAA‑certified commercial drone food delivery. Eligible customers within a 2.5‑mile radius can order through the Grubhub...
Delivering Storage Containers to Jobsites: Everything You Need to Know
Logistics teams must follow a structured process to get storage containers delivered to construction or industrial job sites, beginning with a thorough site assessment to ensure clear access and a stable surface. Selecting the appropriate container size—ranging from 10 to...
Federal Court Lets NYC Congestion Pricing Continue
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Transportation acted arbitrarily in trying to rescind approval for New York City’s congestion pricing program, allowing the toll system to remain in force. The decision keeps peak‑hour truck tolls at...
World's Most Powerful eFoil Is Also One of the Easiest to Learn On
Hydroflyer unveiled the Gen 2 FF, a limited‑edition eFoil powered by a 10,000‑watt motor that reaches 60 km/h and delivers explosive acceleration. The board features a four‑point‑contact stance with handlebars, carbon‑fiber construction, and an onboard computer that manages power, depth mapping, and...
Saudi's Strategic Oil Storage Shields Global Supply
◾️Saudi Arabia deserves more recognition for its prudent, forward-thinking approach—strategically prepositioning oil in storage facilities around the world to hedge against potential supply disruptions. ◾️What @AlexLawler100 missed in this story is going back to previous reports to see that...
2 U.S. Senators Propose Gas Tax Holiday Until October in Response to Rising Prices
Two Democratic senators, Mark Kelly and Richard Blumenthal, introduced the Gas Prices Relief Act to suspend the 18.4‑cent‑per‑gallon federal gasoline tax until October 1. A companion bill will be filed in the House by Rep. Chris Pappas. The proposal aims to...
How Montreal Quietly Became the World’s Second Most Important Travel Tech Hub
Montreal has emerged as the world’s second‑largest travel‑tech hub, trailing only the San Francisco Bay Area. The city’s firms specialize in B2B infrastructure—payment rails, affiliate routing, compliance APIs, and virtual‑interlining algorithms—rather than consumer‑facing apps. A combination of deep aviation heritage, AI...
DoneDeal Cars Price Index: The EV Price Crash Is Over and Electric Cars Are Now Cheaper Than Diesel
The DoneDeal Cars Price Index shows used electric vehicle (EV) prices stabilising after a steep decline in 2023‑24, with three‑year‑old EVs now priced at a median €28,825. This makes EVs about 11% cheaper than comparable diesel models, which sit at...
NVIDIA Showcases Hybrid AI Driving System at GTC
Gonna get my own ride next week at GTC. My Tesla just drove me for an hour around Silicon Valley. It is eight years old. Just was at a funeral of my son’s friend’s dad who was killed in a car wreck...
AI Replaces $30k Lobbyist, Speeds Municipal Approvals
Historically this has required a lobbyist, and the lobbyist’s invoice runs about $30k. (“What really?” Modal use is “get the transportation engineer to approve a curb cut which if we don’t have it blocks a 7 figure commercial development.”)
American Chemistry Council Backs STB Reciprocal Switching Reform
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has filed comments supporting the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) proposal to repeal 49 CFR Part 1144 and revive reciprocal switching reforms. The ACC argues that outdated rules and the consolidation of railroads into six major...
Thai Ship Burns Near Oman Amid Hormuz Transit Controversy
for whom?! Iranian tankers shipping Iranian oil? Right now there's a Thai cargo ship on fire off the Coast of Oman that tried to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Maybe ask them if they think its working out "very well"
Trump Doubts Iranian Mines, Urges Tankers Through Hormuz
President Donald Trump said he didn’t believe Iran was laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Asked Wednesday whether Iran had laid mines in the strait, Trump told reporters, “We don’t think so. Trump also urged oil companies to send their...
Maersk Forced to Ship Fuel From US, Europe as Asia Bunkers Start to Run Dry
Maersk has begun sourcing marine fuel from the United States and Europe to supply its Asian fleet, after recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz left key Middle‑East and Asian bunkering hubs unable to meet demand. Chief commercial officer Karsten...
Diesel Spikes 96¢/Gal, Straining U.S. Supply Chains
Diesel prices for U.S. truckers rose a record 96 cents a gallon this past week, a sign of the financial strains hitting supply chains following the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. https://t.co/C9K90LaXGX
Mexican Ports See Annual Vehicle Drop, January Rebounds 17%
Mexican govt data & port authorities show that Mexico’s ports handled 2,262,289 vehicles in intl maritime traffic in 2025, down from 2,291,894 units in 2024. Jan 2026 - Mexican ports handled 137,225 vehicles, up 16.9% from the same month in 2025. https://t.co/vfeHmfG2ty
TfL Has Revealed Plans for a New Express Bus Service in South London
Transport for London announced the SL15 Superloop, a new express bus linking Clapham Junction and Eltham, slated to launch in 2027. The route emerged from a consultation with 1,897 respondents, 91% of whom deemed it more convenient than existing options....
Iran Halts Goods, Yet Oil Still Flows Freely
While Iran has stopped the flow of many products thru the Strait, their maritime flow of oil is going well.
Induced Demand Myth Hides Price‑system Failure Causing Traffic
“Induced demand” is a busted concept invented to coverup the wreckage that happens when there is no price system for matching supply and demand. This nonsense is the root cause of all highway congestion.
Tesla Cybertruck With Autopilot Engaged Tries To Drive Off An Overpass In Freaky Video
A Houston driver sued Tesla after her Cybertruck, operating with Autopilot engaged, missed a curve on an overpass and collided with a concrete barrier, sustaining severe neck, back and shoulder injuries. The lawsuit seeks more than $1 million, accusing Tesla of...
United's Turnaround Inflated by Manipulated Base Year
Leaked United Internal Slides Boast A Stunning Turnaround — But The Deck Uses A Convenient Base Year To Make The Gains Look Bigger - View from the Wing https://t.co/u1peHq3h9d
Burned Ship May Explode, 5‑Nm Safety Zone Enforced
5 nautical mile safety zone. So this burned out hulk may still have gas and could blow at any second? https://t.co/xSeppRNjFa
Over 1,000 Lifesaving Interventions on Anglia Railway in Five Years
Network Rail reports more than 1,000 lifesaving interventions on its Anglia route over the past five years, including 176 incidents last year. The "Small Talk Saves Lives" campaign, backed by Mortar Research data, urges passengers to start brief conversations with...
Halting Non‑Iranian Tankers in Gulf Sends Shockwave
yes, managing to stop all non-Iranian oil tanker traffic in the Persian Gulf is a tremendous impact.
Seville Airport Rail Link Progresses
Spain’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility approved a 4.7 km rail link connecting Seville’s Santa Justa station to the airport. The selected North 3 alignment runs 92.5% underground and includes an intermediate stop in Alcosa Park, with construction costs estimated at a minimum...
Press Release: CLEAR Launches Biometric eGates at San José Mineta
CLEAR introduced biometric eGates in Terminal B’s TSA PreCheck lane at San José Mineta International Airport, allowing CLEAR+ members to verify identity in under five seconds and bypass the traditional security podium. The rollout arrives ahead of the busy Spring Break travel...
EXCLUSIVE: FreightWaves: Rail Merger Critics Should ‘Quit Looking Backward’ – Union Pacific CEO
Union Pacific CEO urged detractors of the pending UP‑NS merger to stop dwelling on past rail consolidations and look ahead to the benefits of a combined network. The merger, filed with the Surface Transportation Board, seeks to create America’s first...
Global Entry Reopens Amid Government Shutdown
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reopened Global Entry on Wednesday at 5 a.m. EDT, ending a 17‑day suspension caused by the partial federal government shutdown. The trusted traveler program allows pre‑approved passengers to skip standard passport control lines at major...
CNC Introduces Emergency Fuel Surcharge for Intra-Asia Shipping
CNC Line announced an Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) for intra‑Asia shipments, effective 16 March 2026. The surcharge is USD 75 per TEU for dry, flat‑rack, open‑top, tank and special equipment containers, and USD 90 for reefers. It covers routes across China, Southeast...
FAA Seeks Deeper Flight Cuts At Chicago O’Hare As Summer Schedules Surge
The Federal Aviation Administration has opened a formal process to cut summer flight schedules at Chicago O’Hare, seeking to lower daily operations from the currently planned 3,080 to around 2,500. The agency previously identified 2,800 flights per day as the...
How Creating FordDirect Helped Avert a Potential Automaker-Dealer Showdown
In 2000 Ford and its dealer network launched FordDirect, a joint‑venture that bundled digital marketing, website tools, CRM and inventory‑management services for U.S. Ford and Lincoln dealers. The initiative was born from dealer council leaders who feared the internet would...
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This Historic Steam Train Has Been Taking Travelers to the Grand Canyon for 125 Years—And It Just Added More Dates
The Grand Canyon Railway, operating since 1901, celebrates its 125th anniversary by expanding steam‑locomotive service. From March through October, the vintage steam train runs the first Saturday of each month plus an extra special day, offering a 65‑mile round‑trip from...
South Korea Imposes Multi-Million Fine on Mercedes-Benz
South Korea's competition authority fined Mercedes‑Benz the equivalent of €6.5 million for misleading battery‑supplier claims on its EQE and EQS electric models. The regulator found that while dealers were told all vehicles used CATL cells, several variants actually employed Farasis Energy...
What to Do When You Have Been Downgraded on a Flight
Travelers who purchased economy‑plus or business‑class tickets can be downgraded when flights are oversold or a smaller aircraft is deployed. Airlines usually calculate refunds based on the price of a full‑fare refundable coach ticket, which often results in a modest...
Elon Needed an Affordable,
The EV-SUV Elon should've built for mass adoption and sales over the "cyber" truck (jesus, that name...) -330M range -29 min 10% --> 80% charge -$57,990 -looks great and non-cyber-truckery https://t.co/Xf9sLhm7Ck
Iran Attacks Oil Facilities and Dubai Airport as Concerns Mount over Global Energy Supplies
Iran escalated its campaign against Gulf allies by launching drones that struck Dubai International Airport, wounding four people, and by hitting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian military also announced plans to target banks and financial institutions...
Global Entry Reopens After Shutdown Controversy as Travel Industry Pushes Back
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection reinstated the Global Entry trusted‑traveler program after a 17‑day suspension caused by a partial DHS shutdown. The pause sparked criticism from airlines, travel groups, and lawmakers who warned of severe airport congestion during the...
BIFA Meets European Commission to Discuss Windsor Framework
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) met with the European Commission to review how the Windsor Framework is shaping freight flows between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. While the agreement removed export declarations for GB‑to‑NI shipments, it still forces operators...
Lödige Industries Launches Cargo Direct for Intelligent Terminal Orchestration
Lödige Industries has introduced Cargo Direct, a software module that links Air Waybill data with terminal resources in real time to orchestrate air cargo handling. The solution consolidates shipment details, layout, equipment and labor into a dynamic activity plan, directing...
Maastricht Aachen Airport Secures PNAO Designation
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has been approved by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and confirmed by the European Commission as an official on‑site inspection site for Products of Non‑Animal Origin (PNAO). The designation enables mandatory phytosanitary checks...
Softlink Global Partners with ISTE
Softlink Global has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) to embed practical logistics technology into technical curricula across India. The deal introduces Softlink’s LogiLEARN, LogiSKILL and LogiXPERT platforms, giving students and faculty hands‑on...
Frontier Airlines Passenger Threatens Crew in Overhead Bin Meltdown and Gets Escorted Off Plane
A Frontier Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Chicago saw a passenger removed after a heated dispute over overhead‑bin space. The traveler attempted to store both a carry‑on and a personal item in the bin, violating the airline’s policy that...