Today's Transportation Pulse
UK seizes first dark‑fleet tanker in English Channel
The United Kingdom boarded and seized the 2009‑built, 106,969‑dwt tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel. The vessel, flagged in Cameroon and owned by Hong‑Kong‑based Zhao Yao Shipping, had been sanctioned for transporting Russian oil. Royal Marine Commandos, supported by HMS Sutherland and HMS Led, carried out a six‑hour operation.
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By the numbers: MIAA acquires Terminal 3 property for $890M
CPS Technologies Corp (CPSH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CPS Technologies reported FY 2025 revenue of $2.74 billion, up 0.4%, and adjusted EBITDA of $209.7 million, reaching the top of its guidance range. GAAP net loss narrowed dramatically to $4.2 million from a $78.7 million loss a year earlier, driven by $64 million in plant efficiencies and $18 million in restructuring savings. The company secured $298 million in net new business, 74% of which is linked to battery‑electric or hybrid platforms, and outlined a China revenue mix target of over 60% by 2030. Management forecast 2026 sales growth near 3% and a double‑digit EBITDA margin, while planning a near‑term debt refinancing.
The Aircraft Replacing The Airbus A380 On High-Capacity Routes
The Boeing 777X, particularly the 777‑9 variant, is positioned to succeed the Airbus A380 on ultra‑high‑capacity, long‑haul routes. With a passenger capacity exceeding 400, advanced GE9X engines and folding wingtips, the aircraft promises 10% better fuel efficiency and airport compatibility....
Cars Tried External Combustion Engines And There Are Good Reasons It Didn't Stick
External combustion engines, notably steam and Stirling types, once vied for automotive dominance but ultimately lost to internal combustion. Steam cars like the Stanley models required lengthy boiler warm‑up and frequent water refills, limiting range and convenience. The introduction of...
These Are The Longest Range EVs Of 2026
The 2026 lineup of electric vehicles now includes several models that exceed 300 miles per charge, with the Lucid Air Grand Touring topping the list at an EPA‑estimated 512 miles. Close contenders include the Chevrolet Silverado EV at 493 miles,...
Seaspan Introduces New Remote-Controlled Vehicle
Seaspan has launched Dockboy, a remote‑controlled ultra‑high‑pressure cleaning system designed for hull maintenance. The tool removes barnacles, anti‑fouling paint and coatings in a single pass, delivering a paint‑ready surface. Fully containerized, Dockboy can be moved between Vancouver Drydock and Victoria...
Budget-Focused Electric Bike Maker Set to Go Public with IPO
Electric bike maker Tenways has filed for a main‑board listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, backed by investors such as Hillhouse Ventures, Tencent and Alibaba. The company’s revenue rose from €48 million in 2023 to €61 million in 2024, with gross...
Access for Appraisal: A Systematic Review of Estimating Transport Benefits via Real-Estate Uplift
The paper by Mann and Levinson (2026) argues that real‑estate value uplift can serve as a robust alternative to travel‑time savings in transport cost‑benefit analysis. A systematic review identified fourteen empirical studies, most of which apply difference‑in‑differences for ex‑post appraisal,...
EPS Boosts VLCC Series with Two More Hengli Newbuilds
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has placed two additional 306,000 dwt VLCC orders with China’s Hengli Shipbuilding, expanding its fleet to ten VLCCs at the yard. The vessels are part of a five‑ship order slated for delivery in 2029‑2030, completing a broader...
Yo-Chi X DTP Partnership Brings Youth Myki to Life with My-Chi Monday Blitz via Snack Drawer
Yo‑Chi, the Gen Z‑focused snack brand, has partnered with Victoria’s Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) and creative agency Snack Drawer to launch “my‑Chi Monday.” The eight‑week campaign runs until 23 March, offering Youth myki holders a 20% discount on Yo‑Chi purchases every Monday. The...
Milaha Expands Intra-Gulf Express (MIG) Service to Include Bahrain
Milaha, the Qatar‑based maritime and logistics leader, has expanded its Milaha Intra‑Gulf Express (MIG) service to include Bahrain, adding the kingdom to a seven‑port rotation that spans the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain and Qatar. The revised loop runs...
Draft CA HSR Plan Slashes $105B Cost via Existing Rail
CA HSR just released its draft business plan, which proposes using existing rail, removing 26 miles of tunneling in exchange for upgrading and electrifying existing Metrolink infrastructure. The new plan would save $105 billion, compared to the current full-build estimate...
Japan Shipping Group Says Strait of Hormuz Closed to Energy, Other Traffic
Japan’s largest maritime shipping conglomerate announced that the Iranian Navy has officially barred all vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The ban specifically targets energy cargoes, including crude oil and liquefied natural gas, effectively shutting the narrow waterway to...
Global Aviation Shock: Second Blast Near Dubai Airport Raises Fears for Australian Travellers
A second blast near Dubai International Airport has intensified concerns over Middle East air travel safety, prompting Australia’s foreign minister to warn of severe disruptions. The incident follows the ongoing Iran‑Israel/USA conflict that has already threatened Gulf airspace. Roughly 11%...
Good: United Threatens To Kick Off Passengers Who Don’t Use Headphones
United Airlines has amended its contract of carriage, adding a new clause that passengers must wear headphones when listening to audio or video content. The amendment raises the total list of enforceable behaviors to 22, giving crew the authority to...
Chinese SUV Beats Lexus GX, Toyota Land Cruiser In Off-Road Test
In an Australian off‑road comparison by CarExpert, Great Wall Motors’ three‑row GWM Tank outperformed both the Lexus GX and the Toyota Land Cruiser (J300) on a demanding roller course. While the Land Rover Defender claimed overall victory, the Tank matched...
KMTC Tied to Six HD Hyundai Boxships
Korea Marine Transport Co (KMTC) has placed a KRW 372.4 bn ($258 m) order for six 1,800‑TEU feeder containerships with HD Hyundai shipyards. The vessels are scheduled for delivery between August 2027 and June 2028, adding to KMTC’s fleet of more than 60 ships that...
Iran Conflict Threatens India’s $4.5 Billion Electronics Exports to Gulf via UAE, Hormuz Route Disruptions
India’s electronics and tech exports to the Gulf, valued at $4.5 billion in FY26, face disruption as the Iran‑Israel conflict restricts airspace and the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates, the second‑largest buyer, accounted for $4.1 billion of those shipments,...
West Asia Conflict May Spike Dal Prices; Rice Exports to Iran at Risk
The ongoing West Asia conflict is expected to push global pulse prices higher, threatening a rise in dal costs for Indian households. India imports roughly 5‑6 million tonnes of pulses from Myanmar, Canada and Africa, leaving the domestic market vulnerable to...
Critical Strait of Hormuz: Multiple Attacks Slash Transits
The @CMF_Bahrain Joint Maritime Information Center's has released their new advisory for the Strait of Hormuz as of 1 March 2026. The situation is deemed CRITICAL. They had three confirmed incidents in the past 24 hours: 1️⃣SKYLIGHT at anchor south of Hormuz, abandoned...
Press Release: EASA Warns Operators to Avoid Middle East Airspace
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) warning operators to avoid the entire airspace of the Middle East and Persian Gulf at all altitudes, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. The...
Middle East Conflict Threatens UAE Polymer Export Port
The escalating Middle East conflict sparked a fire at Jabel Ali port, the UAE hub that moves roughly 65 % of GCC polymer exports and 33 % of regional petrochemical cargo. The blaze, caused by debris from an aerial interception, resulted in no...
AMC Canceled The First Car With An Onboard Computer At The 11th Hour
The 1957 AMC Rambler Rebel was slated to debut Bendix’s Electrojector, an analog‑computer‑controlled electronic fuel‑injection system that could shave half a second off its 0‑60 time. Engineers battled reliability issues, especially cold‑weather starting below 50 °F, and the program was cancelled...
Hormuz Trade Slows to Trickle as Attacks Continue
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil conduit, has seen trade reduced to a trickle after a wave of escalatory attacks. U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, followed by Iranian reprisals triggered by the reported assassination of Supreme Leader...
Wan Hai Revises JST Service Rotation
Wan Hai Lines has restructured its intra‑Far East Japan‑Kansai‑Thailand (JST) service, dropping Kobe and the southbound Hong Kong call from the rotation. The revised schedule still operates four 1,700‑TEU vessels, calling at Osaka, Moji, Hakata, Tokuyama, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Shenzhen (Shekou),...
DAT’s Blind Spot Fuels Non‑Compliant Carrier Boom
The ability for non compliant motor carriers to thrive is directly related to activity that takes place on load boards. How can DAT, the largest load board in the country, not realize how pervasive the compliance crisis had become? It’s because they...
Op-Ed: Gulf States Face a Strategic Choice After Iranian Attacks
Iranian drone attacks on Dubai and other Gulf cities followed the launch of Operation Epic Fury, immediately crippling air services and throttling ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, heavily dependent on imported food...
Why Do Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Have Such A Distinct Sound?
Harley‑Davidson’s iconic exhaust note comes from its 45‑degree firing V‑twin, where both pistons share a single crank pin, creating a "bang‑bang‑rest" rhythm. The engine’s lack of balance shafts amplifies vibration, making the exhaust valve pop the dominant audible cue rather...
ANA Passenger Finds Metal Wire in Premium Cabin Meal
A passenger on an All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight from Mumbai to Tokyo discovered a sharp metal wire in a premium‑cabin meal, prompting concerns about food safety. The incident was shared on X, highlighting the potential hazard of ingesting foreign...
Multiple Attempts Made to Sneak Electronic Waste Into Port Klang
Malaysian customs seized nearly 1,000 tonnes of electronic waste in five separate incidents at Port Klang. The shipments were uncovered after officers detected mismatches between declared cargo and the containers' actual contents. The crackdown highlights heightened vigilance against illegal e‑waste...
Can You Bring Your Own Car Parts To A Mechanic?
Car owners can indeed bring their own replacement parts to a mechanic, potentially saving on the markup that shops add to OEM or aftermarket components. However, many garages refuse for reasons such as lost profit, warranty complications, and safety concerns....
Philippines Eyes $800-Million ADB Backstop for North-South Commuter Railway Operator
The Philippines is seeking up to $800 million from the Asian Development Bank as a partial credit guarantee to backstop availability payments for the North‑South Commuter Railway (NSCR) operator. The guarantee, equivalent to 24 months of payments, aims to mitigate government...
Speak Softly and Carry a Big V-8: 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood on Bring a Trailer
A 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood in a sleek black‑on‑black scheme is now listed on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, offering a rare rear‑wheel‑drive luxury sedan at a potentially low price. The car sits on a D‑body platform, features a 5.7‑liter...
AI Auditor Uncovers up to 85% Customs Errors, Free Refunds
Flexport now allows importers to use our AI Customs Auditor to audit all the customs entries their other customs brokers have done for them. We find their mistakes and then set you up to claim refunds wherever you overpaid. ...
Strait of Hormuz Turns War Zone, Shipping Halts
Here’s what we know so far… The First 36 Hours: Strait of Hormuz Becomes a War Zone, Tankers Hit, Shipping Giants Halt Gulf Transits https://t.co/Qu1u29WNZb
Why The Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Engine Has Four Spark Plugs
Harley‑Davidson introduced the Milwaukee‑Eight V‑twin engine to replace the Twin Cam, delivering 11% more torque and a higher 10.5:1 compression ratio while maintaining the same weight. The engine features four valves per cylinder and a dual‑spark plug setup that accelerates...
DAT's Warning on CDL Rules Proved Market Reality
Let’s hope that no one investing money in trucking stocks listened to DAT last summer when they consistently said that enforcement of English Language Proficiency and non-domiciled CDLs would have a negligible impact on the market.
Proposed Rule Would Put Driver Photos on Trucks
How would you feel about a proposal that along with DOT number, all trucks must have a picture of the driver on the side? https://t.co/pcht3FI0c8
Chokepoints Under Pressure: When Geography and Conflict Strain the Arteries of Global Trade
The article highlights how simultaneous geopolitical tensions at the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and Pakistan’s Arabian Sea threaten global maritime trade. Iranian Revolutionary Guard warnings triggered tanker stand‑offs, navigation interference, and a surge in war‑risk insurance premiums, while...
Scaling AI: Cost Vs. Asset Lifecycle ROI
The ROI of Scale: Computational Costs vs. Asset Lifecycles - For AI engineers working in sectors like rail, utilities, and energy, the primary challenge has shifted from “Can we build it?” to “Can we afford to scale it?” https://t.co/SjIN9Uk9eF
SONAR Tender Rejections Predict Trucking Stock Moves
The connection is clear: Large trucking equities trade based on forward trucking market conditions and the best signal is SONAR's Tender Rejections Chart: SONAR Truckload Rejections vs. JB Hunt Stock Price https://t.co/R8Mc1l5UyF
Port of Barcelona Launches Tender for Multipurpose Terminal
The Port of Barcelona has opened a tender for a public multipurpose maritime terminal at the Príncep d’Espanya wharf after the previous concession expired. The new terminal will handle non‑containerised general cargo and mixed traffic, excluding passenger, dry and liquid...
Hedge Funds Flock to SONAR Amid Rising Tender Rejections
This SONAR chart: Outbound Tender Rejection Index (blue) vs. Knight-Swift stock price (yellow). There is a reason that hedge funds buy SONAR and it is our fastest growing cohort. https://t.co/erT8QvKIr6
Here's How Much The Toyota GR Supra Has Depreciated In 5 Years
The 2021 Toyota GR Supra loses roughly 23% of its original price after five years, leaving resale values between $40,000 and $50,000 for low‑mileage examples. Compared with peers, the BMW Z4 depreciates about 40%, while the Porsche 718 Cayman retains...
The Power of Cities over the Seas
Cities are emerging as powerful actors in ocean governance, using port regulations, municipal procurement, and data tools to shape maritime behavior. Port clean‑air initiatives in Los Angeles and Long Beach have forced shipping lines toward lower‑emission fuels and shore power. Municipal buyers...
System Report: VLMs Unlock Efficiencies for All World Machinery
All World Machinery Supply, a Roscoe, Illinois distributor of 15,000 machine‑part SKUs, tackled a storage crunch and labor bottlenecks by installing four Kardex vertical lift modules (VLMs) and an in‑house conveyor system. The VLMs cut the warehouse footprint by 75%...
How The 'Non-Passenger Work Vehicle' Became The Family Car
The 1970s oil crisis prompted the U.S. to adopt CAFE fuel‑economy standards, but a loophole exempted light‑truck classifications from strict limits. Automakers exploited this by reclassifying vehicles like the Jeep Cherokee as “non‑passenger work vehicles,” allowing them to meet weaker...
Special Report: 2026 Productivity Achievement Awards
Modern's 2026 Productivity Achievement Awards recognized top performers in warehousing/distribution, innovation, and e‑fulfillment. Performance Health won Warehousing/Distribution for a streamlined distribution center, reduced packaging waste, and improved KPI tracking. Staples earned the Innovation award for its integrated robotics platform, autonomous...
Productivity Solution: Andrews Streamlines Beverage Delivery
Andrews Distributing partnered with Big Joe Forklifts to deploy the LPT40 DSD, a pallet truck that integrates a scale for delivery‑by‑weight verification. The system replaces manual case counting, cutting stop times by up to 43% and easing navigation in tight store...
Hapag-Lloyd Halts Bab El-Mandeb Sailings Over Security Risks
Hapag-Lloyd - Due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East region, we have decided – in close coordination with our security partners – to pause future Trans-Suez sailings through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait for the time being. https://t.co/igGhhMHR23
Turn of Fortunes As Thai Airways Posts Record 30.9 Bln Baht Profit For 2025
Thai Airways reported a record FY2025 net profit of 30.9 billion baht, reversing a 26.9 billion‑baht loss from the prior year. Revenue rose 1.3% to 190 billion baht, edging past pre‑pandemic levels. The carrier plans to expand its fleet to about 100 aircraft...