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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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NYK has equipped the coal carrier Pirika Moshiri Maru, serving Hokkaido Electric Power, with a compact plant cultivation rack called PUTRACK. Developed by Plants Laboratory, the system uses water‑saving hydroponics and modular racks that adapt to limited ship space. It enables continuous harvesting of fresh vegetables during long voyages, improving meal quality and crew health while cutting provisioning workload and food loss.
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Luxembourg‑based Cargolux announced a new codeshare on the Narita‑Luxembourg route, deepening a partnership that dates back more than three decades. The agreement also grants JAL capacity on interline flights from Tokyo Narita to Chicago O’Hare, complementing...
Turkish Airlines is upgrading inflight connectivity on more than 100 narrow‑body aircraft by deploying Anuvu’s Dedicated Space AI‑powered network management and the new Modman‑D modem. The upgrade delivers roughly a nine‑fold increase in throughput, four times faster upload speeds and...
First Group‑backed Lumo is set to launch an open‑access service on the West Coast Main Line between Stirling and London, using refurbished Class 222 diesel multiple units. After convincing the Office of Rail and Road, the operator secured four scarce train...
Honda Motor Co. and Sony Group have scrapped their joint Afeela electric‑vehicle project, ending development of the first‑ and second‑generation models. The decision comes as Honda faces $15.7 billion in EV‑related charges and a broader EV overhaul, while Sony Honda Mobility...
EcoNavis Solutions installed its Eco Boss Cap on a second Kaizen vessel, the 32,491 dwt bulk carrier YC Fortitude, following the July 2025 retrofit of the 31,807 dwt general cargo ship SYFC Araya. After six months of operation, Kaizen reported fuel savings between 2.2% and...
The Connecticut Department of Transportation unveiled its draft 2027‑2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, outlining over 380 projects funded by $4.5 billion in federal, $932 million in state, and $45 million in local dollars. About $1.1 billion of the plan is earmarked for transit, including...
TransloadX, a New England transload and logistics firm, filed with the Surface Transportation Board to lease two dormant CSX branch lines in Maine—a roughly 18‑mile Bangor‑Bucksport route and the Waterville‑Augusta spur. The Bangor‑Bucksport line has sat idle since a paper...
Uklon, a Kyivstar subsidiary owned by the Veon Group, has launched a new Travel service that lets users book domestic and international bus tickets directly within its app. The feature extends Uklon’s existing portfolio of ride‑hailing, delivery, and ad‑tech offerings,...
Delta Air Lines launched a flash award sale offering round‑trip flights to select Asian cities for as little as 30,000 SkyMiles. The lowest‑priced route is to Taipei, with Hong Kong and Tokyo also available at comparable mileage levels. Eligible Delta credit‑card...
A Wärtsilä survey of 225 senior maritime executives shows that tightening decarbonisation regulations are turning emissions targets into direct operating costs, reshaping ship owners' investment strategies. While more than 90% remain confident they can navigate the energy transition, 70% say...
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle for a liquefied CO₂ carrier designed to support a floating offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) injection facility. The vessel will work with a Socket SPAR unit, a floating injection system aimed at...
The Atlantic Council piece critiques recent U.S. rhetoric, especially former President Trump’s aggressive language toward Iran, for offering no tangible solutions to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. While Tehran threatens to disrupt the roughly $100 billion daily oil flow, Washington’s...
Benin’s Amazone Airlines has launched its first domestic scheduled service, marking the debut of a home‑grown carrier in the West African market. The airline began operations between Cotonou and Parakou using ATR 72‑600 turboprops, offering multiple daily flights. The launch...
The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox will drop its continuously variable transmission (CVT) in favor of a conventional eight‑speed automatic across all front‑wheel‑drive models, mirroring the drivetrain already used in AWD versions. GM’s order guide confirms the same change will affect the...
A partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has left more than 455 TSA officers without pay for 39 days, causing severe security line delays at major hubs and prompting the Trump administration to station ICE agents in at...
SEPTA is installing ten solar‑powered, e‑paper arrival displays at high‑traffic bus stops and trolley stations, each priced at roughly $5,000. The pilot, slated to begin by the end of May, aims to gauge device reliability and rider satisfaction as part...
Delta Air Lines is adding a daily nonstop service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Palm Beach (PBI) beginning November 20, using Airbus A321neo aircraft. The carrier is also boosting its existing LAX‑Tampa flights from two to three daily departures on November 9 and raising LAX‑Orlando...
On March 20, Austria’s Ministry of Mobility, the state of Upper Austria, ÖBB and the Upper Austrian Transport Holding Company signed a memorandum of understanding to upgrade the region’s rail network. The pact prioritises the Linz Regional Light Rail, linking...
United Airlines announced a potential 20% increase in ticket prices if jet‑fuel prices stay high and introduced a new premium “Relax Row” seat class. CEO Scott Kirby said the airline is already cutting capacity on unprofitable routes and preparing for...
Raymond Corporation will showcase its end‑to‑end intralogistics portfolio at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, featuring new electric lift trucks, automated Courier trucks, and the iWAREHOUSE intelligent‑warehouse suite. The booth will host six 10‑minute "Material Handling Moments" sessions that deliver actionable solutions...
Nottingham City Council has launched a new ultra‑low emission vehicle salary‑sacrifice scheme in partnership with Tusker, targeting its 7,000 eligible employees. The program lets staff lease electric or hybrid cars with insurance, servicing and charging access deducted from payroll over...
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) announced the return of its Wellbeing Walk‑Through at the 2026 show, featuring 13 curated exhibitors that showcase health‑focused food, drink and amenity solutions for airlines. Highlights include POSHI vegetable snacks, Life is...
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will replace up to one‑third of its subway car fleet, roughly 2,390 vehicles, as part of a major rolling‑stock upgrade. The initiative is embedded in the agency’s $68 billion 2025‑2029 capital plan, with funding...
The article traces how Western powers have long portrayed Iran’s oil as a coveted prize, beginning with the 1908 discovery that birthed the Anglo‑Persian Oil Company, later BP. It shows how BP’s interwar advertising turned Iran into an exotic backdrop...
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) and electric‑vehicle (EV) infrastructure are expanding in both the United States and Europe, but growth patterns diverge sharply. Europe benefits from consistent, long‑term government incentives that keep EV adoption and grid‑scale storage on an upward...
China’s National Development and Reform Commission approved two high‑speed rail projects. The first is a 222 km, 350 km/h line from Qianjiang to Jishou, linking Chongqing to Changsha and costing about $6.5 billion, with construction slated to start in September and run for...
Täby Air Maintenance (TAM) received Federal Aviation Administration approval for its Saab 2000 freighter conversion Supplemental Type Certificate, clearing the path to sell the modified aircraft in the United States. The conversion, which began in early 2022, offers a 55.4 m³ cargo...
China Eastern Airlines filed a follow‑on order for 101 Airbus A320neo family jets, valued at roughly $15.8 billion at list price. Deliveries are slated between 2028 and 2032, pending regulatory approval. The order builds on an existing fleet that already includes...
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has completed a transition to 100 % closed‑loop recycled plastic sheets for its cargo operations, after piloting 30‑50 % recycled content since 2022. The program, developed with the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute, uses post‑consumer...
Germany’s National Centre for Charging Infrastructure and consultancy P3 have introduced a new user‑centric metric called the Charging Success Rate (CSR). CSR blends technical uptime with the actual success of charging sessions, revealing that while network availability hovers around 99%,...
Australian freight forwarders, backed by APSA and the Freight & Trade Alliance, are seeking government assistance to offset soaring shipping costs caused by the US/Israeli war against Iran. Conflict‑related surcharges and end‑of‑voyage fees are adding up to about $4,000 per...
Flexport is suing former employees and rival startup Freightmate AI over alleged misuse of shipment documents to train AI tools. The dispute centers on thousands of real‑world freight documents that were downloaded and could give Freightmate a data advantage, rather...
Autobrains unveiled an agentic AI architecture that replaces monolithic driving models with specialized, scenario‑focused agents. The approach activates only the agents needed for a given situation, slashing compute demand and allowing advanced driver assistance and automated driving features to run...
Trenitalia’s heritage night train Espresso Riviera, which linked Milan to Nice in 2024 and expanded to a Rome‑Marseille route in 2025, will not run in the 2026 summer despite carrying over 3,500 passengers across nine weekends. The operator cites force‑majeure after...
Women in Trucking (WIT) announced its 2026 Top Women to Watch, naming 75 professionals across the trucking ecosystem. Selections were based on achievements and measurable impact over the past 12‑18 months, spanning carriers, logistics firms, equipment makers, technology companies, and...
Diesel prices have surged from $2.55 per gallon in 2020 to nearly $5 in 2022, underscoring the volatility that fleets now face. Michael Roeth urges operators to treat fuel efficiency like a squirrel stockpiling for winter, investing in engine optimization,...
Polestar announced that the batteries in its Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 models now contain at least 50 percent recycled cobalt and will use refurbished modules for any replacements. The move is part of a broader circular‑economy strategy that aims to extend battery...
Dubai‑based Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) has placed a $300 million order for six 50,000‑dwt medium‑range product tankers, split evenly between HD Hyundai’s Korean and Vietnamese shipyards. The vessels are slated for delivery between 2027 and 2029, expanding GEM’s fleet beyond ten...
Lots of interesting conversations as the line snaked around the airport terminal. Judging from the small sample in this one-hour wait, there was an interesting mix of resignation, anger, anxiety, and camaraderie. The most common reactions were gratitude for the TSA colleagues...
US demands. Iran demands. Will there be resolution? If so, how long to achieve? And if not? In the meantime, what about maritime and the Strait? https://t.co/H96YCgv7lV
In a candid CEO‑to‑CEO letter, Rafat Ali warns that the core assumptions underpinning 2026 travel‑industry plans—stable Gulf hubs, falling fuel costs, and a rebound in Chinese outbound travel—have been upended by geopolitical turmoil, soaring energy prices, and regulatory shifts. The...
Which countries are most dependent on fertilizer through the Straits of Hormuz. More on this in the Chartbook Top Links today. https://t.co/r2Cnz3sGtS
Thought I'd go check out the @LGAairport Terminal B security line. (I live nearby.) It's the entire length of the terminal and also doubles back a ways. Moving, but just way too much volume. Also maybe 20pct of flights look...
Rail operators are confronting a looming “maintenance mountain” as the drive to install more point sensors for landslides, trespass and cable theft creates endless battery swaps, cleaning and access challenges. The article proposes Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) that repurposes existing...
Not Satire: Influencer Says Airline Rules Don’t Apply To Him, He’ll Do As He Wants https://t.co/aNNCKC23vR
"The D.C. Streetcar is a good example of how, even when something is built, it can still be a wasteful disappointment." https://t.co/rDmA0XIdet https://t.co/6rczQvLuas
ah.. that "Sunrise over the starboard wing of an @AirBus #A380 as you're coming into #Sydney" moment.. pure bliss.. https://t.co/gZ6ZxTzQAT
Fuel surcharges are starting to roll in around the world. This one's for an Australian car service, but I'm betting your going to see a lot more of these everywhere very soon. https://t.co/4lWJw5vyNw
Canadian Politicians Want Air Canadas CEO Fired — For Recording LaGuardia Tragedy Message In English [ROUNDUP] - View from the Wing https://t.co/Jc3f7NNHI5
