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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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The Port of New York and New Jersey logged 749,906 TEUs in January 2026, a 4% year‑on‑year increase. Export volumes jumped 13.9% to 112,426 TEUs, while imports slipped 1.5% to 372,973 TEUs. Rail activity rose 11.5% with 58,522 containers moved, and auto handling surged 30.2% to 30,758 vehicles. The results underscore resilient demand across key logistics segments as the port kicks off a strong 2026.
The Cambridge Forum hosted a webinar on robotaxis, featuring Arthur Kay and moderator Stephen Guerriero. The discussion targeted urban planners and policy makers, exploring how autonomous vehicles operate, machine‑learning safety challenges, and cybersecurity risks. Speakers examined “safe enough” thresholds, profit‑driven...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby announced an aggressive growth plan despite oil prices climbing toward $175 per barrel, committing to take delivery of about 120 new aircraft this year and expanding hub infrastructure, especially at Newark. United’s cash reserves are...
This map tracks trucking spot rate momentum by market over the past 4 days. It tracks the percentage of lanes out of a market that are experiencing rate increases vs. decreases. If more than 50% have increases, the market will...
The Port of Valencia is the Mediterranean’s busiest container hub, handling millions of TEUs each year and serving as Spain’s primary gateway for global trade. Modern terminals equipped with advanced cranes and automation enable rapid cargo movement across rail and...
China Railway dispatched three trains loaded with lithium‑ion EV batteries from Chongqing, Guiyang and Yibin, using newly designed non‑combustible containers equipped with smoke and temperature sensors. The trial, welcomed by battery maker CATL, aims to cut logistics costs, speed exports...
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace announced it will unveil updates to its K1000ULE ultra‑long‑endurance unmanned aerial system at the 2026 AUSA Global Force Symposium. The platform is marketed as a dual‑role system delivering persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and resilient communications for...
Stellantis announced that its DS Automobiles brand will withdraw from Formula E after the 2025/26 season, ending an eleven‑year involvement that produced four championships, 18 race wins and 55 podiums. The brand will redirect its motorsport efforts toward sailing, partnering with...
Hong Kong's Transport and Logistics Bureau received over 100 applications for drone projects to develop its low‑altitude economy, with pilot launches expected within three months. Secretary for Transport Mable Chan aims to move advanced transport technologies from trials to regular...
In 2012, Amazon acquired Kiva. One year later, it had around 1,000 robots. Today, that number exceeds 1 million. This kind of growth didn’t happen by simply adding more machines. Amazon reorganized its warehouses around automation. Robots handle movement, positioning, and flow of goods,...
ITA Airways announced that its Volare frequent‑flyer program will cease and, starting April 1, 2026, the airline will adopt Lufthansa Group’s Miles&More as its official loyalty scheme. The transition does not automatically transfer Volare balances, which will expire unless redeemed. Miles&More will...
China Southern Airbus A330-343 (reg B-1062) on CZ3554 from Shanghai Hongqiao suffered a major bird strike shortly after takeoff... radome torn clean off, the crew declared emergency, returned immediately and landed safely with no injuries. This is one of the more...
SITC signed a cooperation agreement with Dalian Maritime University on 18 March 2026, overseen by Chairman Yang Xianxiang and attended by the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the Maritime Talent Cultivation Alliance. The pact seeks to fuse industry practice with academic research,...
Iran has effectively sealed the Strait of Hormuz, slashing daily oil‑tanker traffic by roughly 95% since early March 2026. The closure has pushed crude prices above $100 a barrel and disrupted about 20% of global oil and LNG flows. Despite...
In 1963, this farmer went head-to-head with Ferrari. After complaining about Ferrari's "terrible design", he was told to "stick to tractors." His response? Use farming equipment to build the world's first supercar. Here's how an insult started a $100 BILLION rivalry:
On 21 March 2026 CERN performed the world’s first road transport of antiprotons, moving roughly a hundred particles in a compact, vacuum‑sealed trap aboard a truck. The demonstration used the BASE‑STEP transportable trap system, a filing‑cabinet‑sized container that weighs slightly less than...
The article argues that many UK traffic fines stem from road designs that are confusing or unreasonable, turning minor driver errors into costly penalties. It cites examples such as bus‑lane incursions, low‑emission zone fines, and a Kingston‑upon‑Thames yellow‑box junction that...
Mexico City’s metro system is rolling out mobile and contactless ticketing, replacing traditional paper tickets across all lines. The initiative is part of a broader modernization plan that includes infrastructure upgrades and service expansions. Riders can now tap a smartphone...
India’s geographic position gives it a maritime “Strait of Hormuz” by leveraging the Malacca Strait to threaten China’s oil supply. Analysts estimate that roughly 80% of China’s crude passes through this chokepoint, making a blockade a potent asymmetric deterrent. Recent...
Iran has signaled willingness to permit Japanese‑flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a key conduit for global oil shipments. The offer follows phone talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Japanese officials amid heightened tensions from the...
Singapore Airlines is adding a second daily Gatwick‑Singapore service for the summer, expanding from three‑times‑weekly to daily flights between March and September. The new routes will be operated by Airbus A350‑900s with 253 seats across three cabins. Meanwhile, Avios has...
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor has introduced its compact T03 model at a striking €4,900 price point in Italy, thanks to generous local incentives. The T03 surged to fourth place in European electric‑vehicle sales in February 2026, outpacing many higher‑priced rivals....
I hailed a Waymo self-driving car for a ride back to my hotel from the Golden Gate Bridge after a 14 mile hike left me footsore. It’s awe-inspiring to live in the future-present, riding inside of a robotic car that...
United Airlines plans for the worst and no doubt hopes for the best. Source: https://t.co/aZdWvhb1R5 https://t.co/vYd0VS4sw7
Ethiopian Airlines announced it will relocate from Terminal 7 to the new JFK Terminal One when the facility opens in 2026. The move makes the carrier the latest Star Alliance member to join the $19 billion redevelopment of New York’s flagship airport. Ethiopian’s...
Jillian is an expert in transportation cybersecurity. The trucking industry is facing an unprecedented safety, security, and economic crisis because we don't know who is driving our trucks.
Despite the headlines, global container trade volumes are largely unaffected by the Iran War (CNY is the reason that China and Vietnam are down MoM). https://t.co/YplrKgSLTc
India’s crude oil imports plunged 23% in the first half of March as the Strait of Hormuz remained closed, sharply curtailing Gulf deliveries. Refiners responded by nearly doubling purchases from Russia, which now accounts for about 44% of total imports,...
Trucking volume rally continues to firm. With west coast container volumes finally showing up, market volumes should sharply increase in coming weeks. https://t.co/8OE3jShFEz
Postmaster General David Steiner said during a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee hearing last Tuesday that USPS must pursue heavier, more profitable shipments in order to better compete with FedEx and UPS. https://t.co/byidPtNYaz
The International Maritime Organization approved an emergency Gulf corridor to rescue roughly 20,000 crew members on 2,000 vessels after Iran’s attacks crippled the Strait of Hormuz. Europe, Japan and Canada pledged to join safety efforts, France intercepted a suspected Russian...
Rejection levels out of LA nearly double over the past week, shooting above 7% overnight. The role of Southern California in the psychology of shippers can not be understated. This "overnight flip" of LA will signal to shippers to...
Caixin: "The China Automobile Dealers Association said in a report that 55.7% of dealerships lost money last year, up 14 percentage points from 2024, as intense competition forced them to sell vehicles below cost." https://t.co/5TsYQRNMxx
Airbus lists the A320neo at $113.5 million in 2025, but airlines buying in 2026 typically pay 20‑50% less after negotiations. Discounts hinge on order size, delivery slots and broader market conditions, with large deals such as AerCap’s 100‑aircraft order securing deep...
They never went anywhere in trucking 68% of truckers are still burning heaters according to the NIH https://t.co/G3dLCEGhAT
President Donald Trump announced that U.S. operations against Iran are nearing completion and that the United States will step back from directly policing the Strait of Hormuz. He said the waterway will be guarded by nations that use it, with...
China floated its second domestically built cruise liner, the Adora Flower City, marking a milestone for the nation’s emerging cruise sector. The 141,900‑gross‑ton vessel expands passenger capacity to 2,130 cabins and 5,232 guests, featuring upgraded amenities and interactive cabin technology. Adora Cruises...
Nebraska’s Cottonwood Fire has scorched more than 800,000 acres, displacing roughly 35,000 cattle and destroying grazing land. The state, together with the Nebraska Trucking Association and the Department of Agriculture, is recruiting truckers to haul hay, feed and fencing, offering...
The Menai Strait Bridge, completed in 1826, was the world’s first road suspension bridge and the longest span of its kind for nearly six decades. Designed by Thomas Telford, its 1,368‑foot deck was suspended by 16 massive wrought‑iron chain cables, a...
Minnesota legislators have introduced bill HF3998 to raise the mandatory driver‑education age from 18 to 21, extending the current 30‑hour classroom and 50‑hour supervised‑driving requirements that apply only to teens. The proposal cites data showing drivers aged 18‑20 who skip...
The Compliance Crackdown has eliminated approximately 12k drivers from trucking over the past year. Rates and tender rejections have recovered to the same levels they were before the Great Freight Recession. Dalilah’s law could eliminate 200k+ drivers and deliver the biggest capacity...
100% Last year I did a Buc-ee's EV tour of the Texas Triangle and it was great. There are 2 Buc-ee's with superchargers on each leg of the interstates between Austin-Houston-Dallas-Austin. Seamless road trip. Now we just need Buc-ee's to expand...
An unidentified gray Lexus SUV equipped with a roof‑mounted lidar unit was photographed traveling northbound on Highway 101 in San Francisco on March 19, 2026 at 5:24 pm PDT. The vehicle’s sensor suite suggests it is part of an autonomous‑driving test program, though the operating...
United Airlines planning for oil to reach record $175/barrel, cutting 5% capacity https://t.co/SC3sCiQctU (via TAC/Intel)
Non-compliant motor carriers have thrived, while compliant motor carriers have suffered untold economic hardship. This is the travesty caused by eliminating the barriers to entry.
New Jersey's Senate Bill S4834 would reclassify all e‑bikes as motorcycles, demanding licenses, registration and insurance, while California’s AB 1942 seeks similar plate requirements for Class 2 and Class 3 e‑bikes. Advocates argue that e‑bikes cut emissions dramatically—about 8 g CO₂ per mile...
🤣 We’d have a bottomless pit of capacity and trucking spot rates would be trending towards a dollar
Lufthansa is piloting a reduced‑cleaning regimen for economy cabins on 20 short‑haul routes, while business class continues to be cleaned between flights. The test, running through March 29, limits lavatory cleaning to passenger requests and removes seat‑back trash only when necessary,...
Midsized freight brokers need a robust Transportation Management System (TMS) to stay competitive, and the article ranks five platforms that meet those demands. Revenova tops the list, touting a Salesforce‑native architecture, AI‑driven Agentforce, and reported 25% IT‑cost savings plus a...
A Jaguar and a Range Rover with lidar, cameras and other sensors were photographed driving around Paris’s 10th arrondissement. Both vehicles displayed British licence plates and stickers in English and German, some referencing NVIDIA. The sightings, reported over two weeks,...
