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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.
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 price cuts. The A320neo family remains the world’s most popular narrow‑body, tallying over 19,700 orders and a backlog exceeding 7,000 aircraft, led by operators like IndiGo with 195 jets. The stretched A321neo and A321XLR now enable narrow‑body trans‑Atlantic routes, reshaping airline network strategies.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
The Texas Transportation Commission approved $160.4 million for rail‑grade‑separation projects across the state. Funding, sourced from the Off‑System Rail Grade Separation State Fund, will support five initiatives in San Antonio, Houston, Laredo and Amarillo. The projects aim to eliminate road‑rail conflicts,...
U.S. resin exporters are seeing a surge in container bookings as the Iran‑Israel conflict disrupts the Middle East’s dominant plastics supply chain. On March 16, Vizion recorded 6,191 daily export bookings, nearly double the 3,500‑4,500 range typical for 2026. The first...
How the new DOT ruling on food allergies threatens air travel safety http://dlvr.it/TRcKjc Conditions #AllergiesImmunology
Just had a ride in the NVIDIA autonomous vehicle. I could argue that the Tesla is slightly smoother, but that is missing the point. The point I learned this week by hanging out with a bunch of different companies building autonomous...
Fullbay’s 2026 State of Heavy‑Duty Repair report reveals record revenue growth, with $5.04 billion in service orders and a 68 % net new revenue increase since 2023, despite rising labor costs. The industry faces a structural technician shortage as wages jump 14 %...
Former Alfa Romeo designer Manuel Diaz revealed a 2008 sketch for a mid‑engine sports car meant to rival the Porsche Boxster. The concept, featuring Alfa’s signature trilobe grille and sleek convertible lines, was intended to position Alfa against premium rivals...
Delta Air Lines flight 521, an Airbus A319‑100, lost cabin electrical power during its final approach to Dallas/Fort Worth, prompting an emergency landing. The loss was traced to a malfunctioning integrated drive generator, and the aircraft was taken out of...
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Safety Committee released a study examining how workforce shortages affect business aviation safety. Fifty‑three percent of respondents identified pilot shortages as the most acute issue, with maintenance and safety management also impacted. While 62%...
The Eurofighter Typhoon and Russia's Su‑35 remain the premier fourth‑generation multirole fighters in 2026. Over 600 Typhoons are in service with NATO and Gulf states, while roughly 80‑100 Su‑35s operate for Russia and export customers. The Typhoon’s latest Captor‑E AESA...
Waymo’s autonomous ride‑hailing service at San Francisco International Airport delivered a smooth, safe journey for a passenger, but the pickup point was situated a considerable distance from the terminal gates. The inconvenience was exacerbated when the AirTrain station was closed, forcing...
Partial government shutdown, ongoing since Feb. 14, is now impacting TSA operations as employees risk missing pay on March 27. The staffing shortfall is causing airport security wait times to climb across the United States. Lawmakers from both parties face pressure to...
Ferrari announced a recall of 80 12Cilindri models sold in the United States because the rear and side window tint is too dark to meet federal safety standards. NHTSA documents show the glass fails to provide the required 70 percent...
FREIGHT BROKER SUED OVER CARGO THEFT: "Zurich American Insurance Company filed suit on March 18, 2026, in the US District Court for the Central District of California, targeting TForce Worldwide, Inc., a licensed freight forwarder it accuses of ignoring its...
RailTechnology has launched its Silent Track (ST) rail‑grinding system, a spark‑free, water‑efficient solution designed for confined urban tunnels. The electric‑powered unit uses oscillating, water‑cooled abrasive stones to achieve full rail coverage in a single pass, eliminating diesel engines and hydraulic...
The latest Electrek Podcast highlights Tesla’s aggressive expansion into clean energy, reporting a potential $2.9 billion purchase of Chinese solar equipment and confirming its role in LG’s $4.3 billion LFP battery contract for Megapack 3. It also flags regulatory pressure on Tesla’s Full...
Two versions of the Dalilah's bill are in Congress: House - Out of committee and up for a vote. Non-dom CDLs expire within 12 months. Senate - Still in committee. Non-dom CDLs expire within 6 months. TD Cowen estimates that...
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...
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced it will debut occupant‑protection safety ratings for cargo vans, work trucks and other commercial vehicles this spring. The initial ratings will assess equipment such as airbags and advanced seatbelts, with crash‑avoidance testing...
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.
Hyundai unveiled the Casper Electric Lounge, an upscale trim of its compact city EV. The model adds genuine leather seats, a 10.25‑inch screen, ventilated front seats and a premium sound system, plus bold 17‑inch alloy wheels. It is powered by...
🤣 We’d have a bottomless pit of capacity and trucking spot rates would be trending towards a dollar
This is the US Flagged UMX/MUS/MECL service that calls the port of Jebel Ali. The service originates in Savannah before going to Norfolk, New York, and then across. It is a very popular service for US Exports as well as USGOV...
The U.S. Army has taken delivery of its first H‑60 Black Hawk equipped with the DARPA‑funded ALIAS optionally piloted system. The retrofit kit adds fly‑by‑wire controls and an autonomy suite that can manage takeoff, flight and landing, while still allowing...
DoorDash will win the race to own the physical world robotics service network they already have drivers and the ability to deliver any type of services anywhere and are well positioned with the best leadership team
Fare gates are the easiest way to reduce crime on public transit. After BART installed gates, violent crime dropped 36%. Overall crime dropped 41%. NYC got the same result in 1990. Enforcement, not hand-wringing about "root causes," works. https://t.co/bh2lDWF8jA
General Motors filed VIN paperwork showing the 2027 GMC Yukon will offer a new LT4 supercharged 6.2‑liter V‑8, borrowed from the Cadillac Escalade‑V. This adds a fourth engine choice, putting the Yukon ahead of its Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban siblings,...
We may be getting a reminder just how much it matters not to have a robust commercial shipping fleet - no matter what we say, we can’t make other countries’ merchant ships go through the Strait of Hormuz if they...
Delta Just Added Austin-Phoenix — And American Airlines Now Has A Two-Front War To Fight - View from the Wing https://t.co/nirDAUcOGS
Uber Technologies has pledged up to $1.25 billion to Rivian Automotive for a fleet of 10,000 autonomous R2 robotaxis, with an initial $300 million equity purchase contingent on regulatory clearance. The rollout targets San Francisco and Miami in 2028 and could expand to...
Rationale for ripping out a beloved stretch of DC bike lane: allow more cars to pile up at the cherry blossoms – an already gridlocked hellscape. The data shows cutting off bikers at this stretch could get cyclists AND drivers...
The article compares business‑class products across the trans‑Pacific market, highlighting ANA’s private‑suite The Room, JAL’s consistent Sky Suite, Singapore Airlines’ wide 78‑inch flat beds, Cathay Pacific’s reverse‑herringbone layout, EVA Air’s Royal Laurel, and Fiji Airways’ hospitality‑focused cabin. Each carrier offers a...
The logistics marketplace for third‑party providers still relies on 1990s‑style pre‑sales methods, creating friction for shippers seeking partners. Ryan, co‑founder of Warematch, turned his own distribution challenges into a tech solution that adds a digital matchmaking layer between shippers and...
The Detroit Engineer District will open the Poe Lock at the Soo Locks on March 25, 2026, officially starting the Great Lakes shipping season. After a 10‑week winter shutdown, crews completed extensive repairs, including gate work and an experimental ice‑shedding...
Eurowise Offroad has unveiled the Cayenne Ultra EVO, a limited‑edition, carbon‑widebody transformation of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The remodel boosts output to roughly 650 horsepower and 750 lb‑ft of torque, adds eight inches of width, and features a bespoke long‑travel suspension...
Genesis announced that its upcoming GV90 electric SUV will be the first vehicle to feature the secretive Connect W system, a high‑tech platform built on Hyundai’s Android‑based Pleos OS. Production of the GV90 has been pushed to June 2026, with the brand...
DIY builder David Mazzei has swapped the Formula Five’s 106mm Garrett G57 turbo for a larger 119mm unit, featuring a custom cast housing and a 7+7 splitter blade that boosts airflow by roughly 30%. The upgrade aims to reduce exhaust...
