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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.
Mobileye announced that a leading U.S. automaker will integrate its Driver Monitoring System (DMS) with the EyeQ6L system‑on‑chip, targeting production start in 2027. The deal expands an existing ADAS program to span millions of vehicles across multiple models and model years. By unifying interior sensing with exterior perception on a single chip, Mobileye aims to assess driver engagement in real time, not just alertness. The integration also aligns with forthcoming Euro NCAP scoring requirements for meaningful driver engagement.
The Borowitz Report published a satirical piece claiming TSA officers arrested hundreds of ICE agents after their firearms triggered airport metal detectors. The article describes agents walking through checkpoints despite clear signage prohibiting weapons, and includes a tongue‑in‑cheek quote from...
Federal Maritime Commission Chair Laura DiBella told a ports conference that the United States faces a "critical moment" for revitalizing its shipping industry. She highlighted that more than 95% of U.S. imports and over 80% of global trade move by...
Railway Age’s fourth annual Young Professionals virtual conference returns on April 23 at 2 p.m. ET, offering free, career‑focused sessions for early‑ and mid‑level rail workers across freight, passenger and supply‑chain segments. The event opens with R.J. Corman CEO Justin Broyles,...
Xpeng has launched a standalone robotaxi business unit that will coordinate product definition, integration, R&D testing and daily operations. The division aims to begin real‑world passenger trials in the second half of 2026, with fully autonomous, safety‑operator‑free rides expected by...
DHL Express and fast‑fashion retailer SHEIN have deepened their partnership to trial sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in SHEIN’s international air freight. The collaboration, part of DHL’s GoGreen Plus programme, aims to scale SAF use across cross‑border e‑commerce logistics. DHL reports...
The inaugural European Cargo Experience will take place in Gdansk, Poland, on May 6‑7, 2026, with a program centered on terminal automation and digitalisation. Organized alongside WorldCargo News and Project Cargo Journal, the two‑day event features a high‑profile speaker lineup,...
Alstom secured a roughly $415 million contract to modernise Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport Skyway system, delivering 16 new Innovia APM R vehicles and a 15‑year operations‑and‑maintenance package. The upgrade includes Urbalis automatic train control, new communications, an operations control centre, and...
London Heathrow has been named the 16th‑best airport worldwide and the eighth‑best hub in Europe in the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards, climbing six spots from last year. The airport also captured the World’s Best Airport Shopping award, highlighting its...
Dutch Railways (NS) is scaling its cyber defenses, now employing 140 specialists and allocating roughly $545 million to IT security. The firm runs a Red Team of ethical hackers and has deployed an AI‑powered firewall that monitors train‑level IP traffic. NS...
LATAM Airlines is expanding its transatlantic network, launching São Paulo‑Amsterdam flights on March 30 with four weekly B787‑9 services, increasing to six by mid‑April, and adding a São Paulo‑Brussels route in June with three weekly flights. The airline’s cargo division saw revenues rise...
Specialist air cargo manager Magma Aviation has appointed Paul Hoatson as director of commercial and network planning. Hoatson, who previously led network planning and alliances for eight years, will now align commercial objectives with network strategy. The expanded role is...
Shipping leaders warned that scaling back decarbonisation amid IMO regulatory delays would jeopardise long‑term competitiveness. The Sea Cargo Charter, now with 33 charterers and operators, provides a voluntary framework to measure and disclose emissions. Signatories are reporting more than 90%...
Aston Martin has disclosed the design language and active‑aero architecture of its new Valhalla hypercar, a mid‑engine, all‑wheel‑drive machine delivering 1,079 horsepower. Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman explained how the brand’s century‑old design DNA was translated into a radical new...
SAIC’s MG brand unveiled its SolidCore Battery, a semi‑solid‑state pack slated for mass production and European vehicle fitment by the end of 2026. The technology promises longer range, faster charging, superior low‑temperature performance and enhanced safety through a solid electrolyte...
Škoda has refreshed its Elroq and Enyaq electric line‑up for the 2026 model year, introducing lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) batteries in the base‑grade Elroq 60 and Enyaq 60. The new APP350 motor provides 350 Nm of torque while output dips slightly to 140 kW, and charging...
Grab Holdings announced a cash‑only $600 million deal to buy Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda Taiwan, marking its first expansion beyond Southeast Asia. The acquisition, slated to close in H2 2026, gives Grab a foothold in 21 Taiwanese cities and pits it directly against...
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dispatched 12 petroleum‑product cargoes to five African markets, positioning itself as a regional alternative amid soaring Middle East oil prices and supply shocks. The move comes as Nigeria grapples with domestic fuel price spikes and...
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has broadened its investigation of Tesla's Full Self-Driving software to 3.2 million vehicles, intensifying safety concerns that could delay the company's robotaxi rollout. Analysts warn a forced recall could erode the premium investors have...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed $2.8 billion of new unsecured revolving credit facilities, replacing a $1.4 billion line and lifting its total capacity to roughly $4 billion. The financing, split between conventional and Sharia‑compliant tranches, underscores the CFO’s role in securing diversified...
A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo, killing 66 soldiers and leaving dozens injured. The tragedy has intensified President Gustavo Petro's push to modernize the armed forces, while officials investigate the cause and assess...
Cathay Cargo lifted February 2026 cargo tonnage 7% year‑on‑year, with Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) rising 4%. The first two months of the year saw a 6% tonnage increase versus 2025, despite a mid‑month dip linked to Lunar New Year...
NASA’s experimental X‑59 quiet‑supersonic jet ended its second test flight after nine minutes when a cockpit warning forced an immediate return to Edwards Air Force Base. The early landing, while safe, delays the program’s plan to expand the flight envelope...
Battery‑electric vehicle (BEV) sales in China are set to overtake internal‑combustion engine (ICE) sales for the first time in 2026, as the market share of electrified models climbs to 44.9% in February. Domestic retail sales fell 25% year‑over‑year, driven by...
Zipline announced a $200 million infusion that lifts its Series H round to $800 million and values the autonomous drone logistics firm at $7.6 billion. The capital will fund entry into at least four U.S. states and broaden its home‑delivery platform,...
The 26‑year‑old Hitachi‑built VLCC Kin A, a 298,000 dwt tanker, has been sold to undisclosed interests and renamed Helga. The vessel, flagged in Comoros, is now unclassed after its Bureau Veritas class was withdrawn and is anchored in southern China. No...
Pharma last‑mile delivery faces unique challenges: chain of custody and strict cold‑chain requirements. Most shippers and 3PLs lack technology to shift from static forecasting to real‑time agility, due largely to compliance costs and legacy routing systems. Advanced IoT sensors, AI‑driven...
Los Angeles Metro is poised to vote on a 9.7‑mile underground extension of the K Line from Crenshaw/Expo to Hollywood, adding nine stations and a tenth at the Hollywood Bowl. The project, projected to cost $11‑$15 billion, could raise daily ridership...
The Philippine Ports Authority has launched the Online Reservation Assistance System (ORAS), a digital platform that lets passengers book ship tickets online, aiming to ease the chronic congestion at ports during peak travel periods. The pilot will be tested at...
A Russian FPV drone struck a Kharkiv regional electric train on March 24 at 05:20, killing a 61‑year‑old passenger and injuring two crew members who suffered acute stress. Ukrainian prosecutors have opened a pre‑trial investigation and classified the incident as...
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has teamed with Chinese automaker Chery to resurrect the Freelander name, unveiling a new plug‑in hybrid SUV on March 31. The vehicle will sit on Chery’s in‑house T1X flexible platform but feature a JLR‑led design language...
Frankfurt‑Hahn Airport is expanding its summer schedule with three new destinations—Rabat, Timișoara and Tuzla—bringing the total to 38 routes and up to 130 weekly movements. Ryanair will launch twice‑weekly service to Morocco’s capital on April 1, while Wizz Air adds twice‑weekly flights...
Railway maintenance is becoming precise, fast, and increasingly automated. In China, a robot is now repairing track cracks at up to 10,000 RPM, while detecting flaws as small as 0.1 mm. That level of accuracy changes the game. Instead of reacting to visible damage, systems...
The flatbed market, the most sensitive to industrial demand, is on fire. Spot rates at $3.69/mile. +$.46/mile since the beginning of March. I haven't seen charts like this since COVID. https://t.co/YAEFIEkC4F
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) appointed Andy Lawrence as president of its Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) leasing unit. Lawrence will oversee global leasing, portfolio optimisation, customer relationships, and growth initiatives as ATSG expands its leasing, airline operations, and MRO capabilities....
Van spot rates on the 7-day chart jump to $2.94/mile as demand surges in recent weeks, against tightening capacity. https://t.co/Baw74kKjo8
Trucking rates markets are smokin'. +$.03/mile overnight and $.32/mile in the past month. $3.04/mile on the daily chart, the highest level since March 2022, as freight demand firms in a backdrop of tighter capacity. https://t.co/Sabmv22Rjx
Dealerships are increasingly refusing test drives or demanding credit checks before letting a buyer behind the wheel, especially for higher‑priced models. A soft credit inquiry, which many dealers use, does not impact a consumer’s credit score, while a hard inquiry...
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GS: We Estimate Based on Reported Vessel Counts that Average Daily Flows Through the Strait of Hormuz Are Down 98% From Their Normal Levels (4-Day Moving Average) https://t.co/af4DPzafNM
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that India can mobilise up to Rs 8 lakh crore (≈ $96 billion) annually for road projects, combining roughly $60 billion from market issuances and $39 billion in budget support. He highlighted a 1:3 economic multiplier, noting that every rupee spent on...
Wellington Airport in New Zealand has installed an engineered materials arresting system (EMAS) at both runway ends, adding a safety net for aircraft overruns. The new EMAS beds, each 55 × 90 m and made of over 3,000 U.S.-manufactured blocks, effectively extend the usable...
Mazda has committed to keeping the next‑generation MX‑5 Miata under 1,000 kg (2,204 lb), making it lighter than the current ND3 model sold in the United States. The automaker’s global sales chief, Manabu Osuga, said the company will forgo hybrid or electric...
In February 2026 the EU recorded 158,280 newly registered battery‑electric vehicles, a 20.6% year‑over‑year rise. Combined with January, BEV registrations hit 312,369, up 22.3% and representing 18.8% of all new car sales, while total new car registrations fell 1.2% to...
Travel influencer Ed Soto publicly criticized Qatar Airways after crew members on three of four recent flights asked him to stop filming. Soto posted on Instagram claiming the airline should accommodate content creators and that faces could be blurred later....
The West Dalarna Line, Sweden's sole freight‑only railway, has failed to attract freight traffic due to its unique ERTMS Regional signalling system, which limits locomotive compatibility and causes frequent delays. In 2024, 40% of trains to the Fiskarheden sawmill were...
DS Automobiles has introduced the No4 E‑Tense, an electric version of its best‑selling compact crossover, as part of a refreshed lineup aimed at revitalising the brand in Europe. The model sits on Stellantis' EMP2 platform with a 58.3 kWh battery delivering up...
In this Rapid Response episode, Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen explains how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is rippling through global trade, driving up oil and air‑freight costs while leaving container shipping relatively unscathed. He highlights secondary crises such...
Reader’s Digest evaluated a broad range of under‑seat luggage and identified five standout models for 2026. The Travelpro Maxlite 5 earned the top overall spot thanks to its lightweight construction, water‑repellent fabric, and smooth inline‑skate wheels. Specialty categories highlighted the stylish...
