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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 28, 2026
Upcoming Link Maintenance: March 2026
Sound Transit’s March 2026 Link maintenance will reduce service frequency and introduce extensive single‑tracking. Starting 11 pm Friday, 1 Line trains run every 20 minutes, and Pinehurst station construction forces 1 Line single‑track between Northgate and Shoreline South and 2 Line terminations at Northgate on select days. The Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel will close March 21‑22 for a defective rail replacement, with buses substituting between Capitol Hill and Stadium. Riders are urged to use alternative Metro routes or park‑and‑ride options during the disruptions.
By Seattle Transit Blog
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
PortSide Stories: Yokohama
The Port of Yokohama remains Japan’s busiest container gateway, handling millions of TEUs each year and accommodating the world’s largest vessels. Its deep‑water berths link Japan’s export‑heavy industries—automobiles, electronics, food—to markets across Asia, North America and Europe. Beyond logistics, the...
By Container News
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Delta’s Latest A321neo Order Grows Its Backlog to 290 Aircraft
Delta Air Lines announced on Feb. 27 that it is exercising 34 previously held options for Airbus A321neo jets equipped with Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan engines. The exercise brings Delta’s total A321neo backlog to 290 aircraft, comprising 155 firm...
By AirInsight
News•Feb 28, 2026
Major Explosions Rock Riyadh: Saudi Tourism, Air Travel & Regional Conflict Impact
Massive explosions rattled Riyadh, prompting immediate safety alerts and disrupting air traffic at King Khalid International Airport. Authorities have not confirmed causes or casualty numbers, but flights face delays and possible rerouting amid heightened regional tension. Western governments issued travel...
By eTurboNews
News•Feb 28, 2026
The Airport as a Broader Transport Hub
Airports are no longer judged solely by runway capacity or airline connections; they are now evaluated on how seamlessly they integrate with rail, metro, road and emerging modes like eVTOLs. Multimodal hubs enable passengers to book door‑to‑door journeys, as exemplified...
By Airports International
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Starlink High-Speed Wi-Fi Is Coming to British Airways Planes in March, But Rollout Schedule Remains Unclear
British Airways will launch its first aircraft equipped with high‑speed Starlink Wi‑Fi in March, though the broader rollout timetable remains vague. CEO Sean Doyle highlighted "excellent progress" despite the system not yet being installed on any plane. The IAG‑wide contract...
By Paddleyourownkanoo
News•Feb 28, 2026
Houthis Vow to Resume Attacks Following Iranian Strikes
Following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced they will resume attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, ending a four‑month lull. BIMCO warns that ships linked to US or Israeli interests face heightened risk, though...
By Splash 247
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
ONE Enhances North-South Connectivity with New AEX and Revamped LEX Services
Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced a strategic overhaul of its European network, launching the Aegean Express (AEX) and revamping the Levant Express (LEX) effective March 2026. The AEX will run weekly, linking major North European hubs such as Felixstowe, Hamburg...
By Container News
News•Feb 28, 2026
SCI, Oil Firms Shipping JV Delayed over Lack of Clarity on ONGC’s Role
India’s Shipping Corporation of India (SCI)‑led joint venture to own a fleet for state‑run oil firms has stalled because ONGC’s equity participation remains undefined. The JV structure allocates 50% to SCI, with IOCL, BPCL and Sagarmala Finance each holding 10‑15%,...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 28, 2026
Holland America Line Unveils 2027/2028 South America & Antarctica Season
Holland America Line announced its 2027‑2028 South America and Antarctica cruise season, running from October 2027 through March 2028. The program features 14‑day‑plus itineraries on Nieuw Amsterdam and Zuiderdam, including a 26‑day Inca Coast voyage, a 28‑day Amazon Explorer, and a 22‑day South...
By Breaking Travel News
News•Feb 28, 2026
Here's Why The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Doesn’t Have An S-Duct Engine Design
The McDonnell Douglas MD‑11 uses a straight‑through duct for its tail‑fin engine instead of the curved S‑duct common on other trijets. This design preserves intake pressure, eliminates the heavy, complex duct structure, and allows a smaller horizontal stabilizer, boosting thrust and...
By Simple Flying
News•Feb 28, 2026
Why Did British Aerospace Build The BAe-146 With 4 Engines?
The British Aerospace 146, launched in the early 1980s, was a four‑engine regional jet designed for short, noise‑restricted European airports. Its quad‑engine layout provided the thrust and redundancy needed for steep climbs and hot‑and‑high operations, while keeping the aircraft’s weight...
By Simple Flying
News•Feb 28, 2026
Quito Metro Awards Signalling Maintenance Contract
Quito Metro has awarded Alstom a four‑year preventive and corrective signalling maintenance contract for Line 1, valued at US$27.2 million. The deal covers train control, interlocking and lineside equipment that supervise real‑time movements on a line that carries about 185,000 passengers daily....
By International Railway Journal
News•Feb 28, 2026
How Micro Fulfillment Hubs Make Same-Day Delivery for Small Retailers Possible
Micro‑fulfillment centers (MFCs) are compact, technology‑driven hubs placed within 5‑10 miles of consumers, enabling same‑day or even two‑hour deliveries for small retailers. By decentralizing inventory, they cut last‑mile distances and reduce shipping costs, directly addressing the 21% cart‑abandonment rate tied...
By BRASI Blog
News•Feb 28, 2026
Can The F-35’s Software Really Be Jailbroken?
Allied concerns over U.S. dominance of F‑35 software have resurfaced after the Dutch defense minister suggested the jet could be “jailbroken” like a smartphone. While experts dismiss a built‑in kill switch, the United States still controls critical firmware updates through...
By Simple Flying
News•Feb 28, 2026
Stations: Praha Smichov Rebuild Blends Legacy with Modernity
The Czech railway authority has launched a comprehensive rebuild of Praha Smíchov station, targeting facilities, track and electrification upgrades. Deputy Director General Mojmír Nejezchleb outlined a new station alignment that tackles technical, safety and urban‑planning complexities. The project aims to modernise a...
By Railway Gazette International
News•Feb 28, 2026
How Automakers Tackle Auto Start-Stop Without Adding Wear And Tear
Auto start‑stop systems can cut fuel consumption by 7‑26 % by shutting off the engine during idle periods. Automakers address wear concerns with specialized starter designs, integrated starter‑alternator units, and deep‑cycle AGM batteries that recharge quickly. Advanced control modules monitor temperature...
By Jalopnik
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Port of Auckland Posts Strong First Half Results for FY26
Port of Auckland reported a strong first‑half FY26 performance, posting NZD 204.3 million in revenue, a 4.5% increase year‑on‑year. Underlying net profit after tax rose 28.1% to NZD 53.8 million, prompting an interim NZD 26 million dividend to Auckland Council. Volume growth drove results, with...
By Container News
News•Feb 28, 2026
Austal USA Launches Final EPF - Future USNS Lansing (EPF 16)
Austal USA launched the U.S. Navy’s final Expeditionary Fast Transport, USNS Lansing (EPF 16), marking the 26th ship to use its modular launch system. The vessel was lifted, moved onto a barge, floated for the first time in a dry dock, and...
By The Maritime Executive
News•Feb 28, 2026
Commercial Space Logistics Market Analysis 2026
The 2026 commercial space logistics market now comprises three segments—ISS cargo resupply, lunar payload delivery, and orbital transfer services—each with distinct business models and risk profiles. As the International Space Station approaches deorbit around 2030, providers are scrambling for post‑ISS...
By New Space Economy
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
12 Reasons Why Early Morning Flights Are Preferable
Early morning flights offer several practical advantages, including lower ticket prices and reduced airport congestion. Travelers benefit from shorter security lines, more available parking, and higher on‑time departure rates. While the schedule demands an early wake‑up and limited services, the...
By The Gate
Podcast•Feb 28, 2026•0 min
Understanding the I-77 Toll Debate
In this episode, Tony Messia talks with WFAE political reporter Steve Harrison about the contentious plan to add toll lanes to I‑77 between Uptown Charlotte and the South Carolina line. They explore the traffic woes that motivate the project, the...
By The Charlotte Ledger – Real Estate Whispers
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
TAP Air Portugal to Launch Lisbon to Orlando Service This October
TAP Air Portugal will start nonstop service between Lisbon (LIS) and Orlando (MCO) on October 29, operating three times a week. The new flight uses the airline’s Airbus A330‑900 and adds Orlando as the ninth U.S. destination in TAP’s long‑haul...
By The Bulkhead Seat
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Hyundai eVTOL Subsidiary Supernal Lays Off Most of Its Staff in Major Retrenchment
Hyundai Motor Group’s eVTOL arm Supernal announced a major workforce reduction, laying off 296 employees—roughly the bulk of its staff. The cuts underscore the subsidiary’s struggle to deliver a market‑ready electric vertical take‑off and landing aircraft despite five years of...
By The Air Current
News•Feb 27, 2026
Women Travelers Find New Freedom with Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises is launching a Zero Single Supplement program on seven South Pacific itineraries, eliminating extra fees for solo travelers starting March 2026. The small‑ship m/s Paul Gauguin, refurbished with private balconies and upgraded amenities, will sail to destinations...
By Recommend
News•Feb 27, 2026
Chile Approves Use of Copper Slag as Artificial Aggregate
Chile’s Ministry of Health has authorized copper slag as an artificial aggregate for road and infrastructure projects under Supreme Decree 46, effective 12 February 2026. The decree permits use only after sanitary approval and confines applications to specified construction uses....
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 27, 2026
FMCSA Spotlights Trucking’s Multi-Million Dollar Insurance Gap
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 2026 report warns that the trucking industry faces a massive insurance gap. While the number of active interstate carriers fell to 456,227, the median "nuclear" verdict for crashes jumped to $51 million, far exceeding the...
By FreightWaves
News•Feb 27, 2026
96% Of Inspected New York City Gas Stations Are Lying About Octane Levels
A citywide inspection by New York’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection found that 702 of 729 gas stations – 96.3% – failed at least one test, most often for mislabeling octane grades. The violations triggered over 1,100 condemnations, forcing pumps...
By Jalopnik
News•Feb 27, 2026
Ocean of Capital Chasing Trains
The rail industry is experiencing a wave of liquidity as infrastructure funds, insurance companies, and private‑equity firms pour billions into railcar and locomotive financing. Traditional tax‑leveraged leases are being replaced by long‑horizon passive capital and CDO‑structured debt, reshaping the capital...
By Railway Age
News•Feb 27, 2026
Subaru Recalls 71K Hybrid Crosstreks and Foresters Due to Fire Risk
Subaru has issued a safety recall for 71,207 hybrid SUVs—51,707 2025 Forester Hybrids and 19,500 2026 Crosstrek Hybrids—due to a faulty fuel‑cap seal that can leak near‑full tanks in high temperatures, creating a fire hazard. The defect stems from an...
By Car and Driver
News•Feb 27, 2026
Wynn Rewards Members Can Save 30% on Sailings With a New Partner Cruise Line — Here’s How
Wynn Rewards has switched its exclusive cruise partner from Holland America to MSC Cruises, offering members up to a 30% discount on select MSC sailings. The benefit can be self‑activated online or via the Wynn app, with vouchers required by...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 27, 2026
Federal Court Dismisses ILA Complaint over Virginia Rail Cranes
A federal court dismissed the International Longshoremen’s Association’s lawsuit claiming the Virginia Ports Authority violated national labor law by installing automated yard cranes without union notification. The VPA, which filed a motion to dismiss in October 2025, argued the union...
By Journal of Commerce (JOC)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Engineering Challenges in Software-Defined Vehicles
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) fuse ADAS, infotainment, cloud services and OTA updates onto electric powertrains, creating a far more intricate tech stack than conventional cars. Engineers must grapple with modular architectures, multi‑vendor integration, and stringent cybersecurity mandates such as ISO/SAE 21434...
By Engineering.com
News•Feb 27, 2026
Maersk Ground Freight to Open Up to 7 More Facilities in 2026
Maersk Ground Freight announced plans to open five to seven additional U.S. facilities in 2026, following the January launch of its 165,000‑square‑foot Fontana, California hub. The Fontana terminal, featuring 22 docks, is expected to cut turnaround times by up to...
By Transport Topics – Technology
News•Feb 27, 2026
Home Depot Launches Real-Time Delivery Tracking for Large Items
Home Depot has introduced real‑time delivery tracking for all large‑item orders, expanding a feature previously limited to small parcels. The rollout leverages handheld devices used by drivers to log checkpoints, giving customers live visibility into the status of bulky shipments...
By Supply Chain Dive
News•Feb 27, 2026
New Legislation Addresses Various Supply Chain Issues Impacting U.S. Freight and Highways
Senator Todd Young introduced the Securing American Freight, Enforcement, and Reliability (SAFER) Transport Act to tackle freight fraud, theft, and safety on U.S. highways. The bill mandates a freight fraud advisory committee, eliminates MC numbers in favor of a single...
By Logistics Management
News•Feb 27, 2026
Turkish Airlines Denies Reports of Iran Flight Cancellations Amid Regional Tensions
Turkish Airlines publicly refuted claims that it had halted all flights to Iran, confirming that daytime services remain operational. Evening departures from Istanbul to Tehran were cancelled, but the airline framed these as routine operational adjustments rather than a strategic...
By eTurboNews
News•Feb 27, 2026
Toyota's 2027 WRC Prototype Looks Like Its Teasing a New GR Celica
Toyota has unveiled a camouflaged prototype for its 2027 World Rally Championship entry, spotted during shakedown runs in Portugal’s Algarve region. The new car complies with WRC’s upcoming spaceframe regulations, which replace production‑based bodies with standardized tubular frames and a...
By Car and Driver
News•Feb 27, 2026
Matson Q4 Ocean Profit Stable
Matson reported marginally weaker fourth‑quarter results as container volumes slipped 2.3% year‑over‑year, driven by a 7.2% drop in China shipments amid ongoing trade‑war pressures. Ocean operating income dipped to $136 million on revenue of $704.2 million, but the company was partially offset...
By FreightWaves
News•Feb 27, 2026
Podcast: Cybercab Dead on Arrival, Donut Lab’s Miracle Battery, Waymo Expands, and More
The latest Electrek Podcast recaps a turbulent week for Tesla, highlighting the departure of the Cybercab program manager and Elon Musk’s threat to halt the Giga Berlin expansion over a union vote. It also spotlights Donut Lab’s solid‑state battery that...
By Electrek
News•Feb 27, 2026
FAA Revokes StarFlite Aviation Air Carrier Certificate
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency order revoking StarFlite Aviation’s Part 135 air carrier certificate after uncovering systematic falsification of pilot training records. Between 2019 and 2024, management entered false competency checks for at least ten pilots, including the chief...
By AVweb
News•Feb 27, 2026
Brampton Pressures Stellantis to Reopen Factory by Rezoning Land
The Brampton city council voted unanimously to rezone the Brampton Assembly Plant site exclusively for vehicle manufacturing, a move designed to pressure Stellantis into preserving the facility. The plant, idle after the 2024 Dodge Charger shift and a halted Jeep...
By Car and Driver
News•Feb 27, 2026
Third Purus Daughter Craft Undergoes Final Outfitting, Sea Trials to Come
Daughter Craft No. 3, commissioned by Purus, is in final outfitting ahead of sea trials, with Volvo Penta IPS drives now installed. The vessel features IMO Tier 3 exhaust after‑treatment to curb emissions and has undergone extensive CFD and tank testing for optimal...
By MarineLink
News•Feb 27, 2026
Driver Recruiters Turn to Agentic AI to Streamline Hiring
Driver recruiters are adopting agentic AI to streamline candidate engagement. Tyson Foods recently deployed AI agents that handle initial outreach, pre‑qualify drivers, and schedule calls, allowing its six recruiters to efficiently support a 2,800‑truck fleet. Industry leaders at the 2026...
By Transport Topics – Technology
News•Feb 27, 2026
TMC 2026 Meeting to Spotlight New Era of Truck Technology
The Technology & Maintenance Council’s 70th annual meeting convenes in Nashville March 16‑19, featuring nearly 400 exhibitors across 350,000 sq ft. The event is split into education, exhibition, and voluntary standards tracks, with over 100 task forces shaping new recommended practices. Sessions...
By Transport Topics – Technology
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
This Viral ‘Cheek Splitter 9000’ Airline Seat Looks Like A Torture Device—Is It The Future Of Passenger Misery?
Japan Airlines has permanently deactivated the aisle seat in row 15 of its domestic Boeing 737‑800s by installing a custom cushion, effectively turning the seat into a fixed bulkhead. The row, normally three‑seater, now seats only two passengers, prompting viral online attention...
By View from the Wing
News•Feb 27, 2026
This Week in Travel: Top Stories You Can’t Miss
Travel industry updates this week include Marival Group’s COO detailing how the hotel chain protected guests during the Jalisco cartel‑related unrest and confirmed that flights to western Mexico have fully resumed. TSA PreCheck will remain operational despite a partial federal...
By Recommend
News•Feb 27, 2026
2027 Kia Carnival
The 2027 Kia Carnival arrives unchanged from its 2025 refresh, priced between $39,000 and $54,000 across five trims. It is powered by a 287‑hp 3.5‑liter V6 paired with an eight‑speed automatic and front‑wheel drive, achieving a 0‑60 mph time of 7.0...
By Car and Driver
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Lawsuit Seeks to Halt FMCSA's Non-Domiciled CDL Final Rule
Owner‑operator Jorge Rivera Lujan and other petitioners have filed an emergency petition asking a federal court to halt the FMCSA’s final rule that restricts non‑domiciled commercial driver’s license (CDL) eligibility, effective March 16. They argue the rule is arbitrary and...
By Overdrive
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
FMCSA Chief Emphasizes Aggressive Approach to CDL Qualifications
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs announced that the agency is collaborating with Congress on the “Dalilah Law,” a bill that would codify the agency’s final rule barring most non‑U.S. citizens from obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The legislation mandates English‑only...
By Overdrive