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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.
Amazon announced it will keep its partnership with the U.S. Postal Service but is accelerating the shift of parcels to its own delivery network. ShipMatrix data shows Amazon now handles roughly the same volume as USPS, and the retailer could divert up to two‑thirds of its shipments away from the carrier. Negotiations have stalled as USPS moves toward a competitive bidding model for last‑mile access, while Amazon expands its Delivery Service Partner program and air‑cargo capabilities. The evolving relationship signals a broader rebalancing of U.S. last‑mile logistics.
Air Charter Scotland has secured additional government funding to keep the Wick‑Aberdeen‑Wick public service obligation (PSO) route operating until 14 August 2026. The carrier launched the lifeline service on 15 January after Eastern Airways withdrew, initially using a Beechcraft King Air 200 and adding...
AI is proliferating across supply‑chain functions, but many firms misuse it by treating algorithms as autonomous decision‑makers rather than advisory tools. Executives often deploy AI on legacy, checkpoint‑based data that is stale and incomplete, leading to confident yet inaccurate recommendations....
Campus corridors are increasingly populated by e‑bikes, e‑scooters, and other micromobility devices, reshaping student travel patterns. While these low‑speed vehicles offer affordable, time‑saving alternatives to walking or driving, most universities lack coordinated policies and dedicated infrastructure. Institutions that have acted...
Shipsy has unveiled AgentFleet, an AI‑driven workforce that assigns virtual agents to core logistics roles such as customer experience, driver support, finance and dispute resolution. The agents monitor signals, make rule‑based decisions and execute tasks across TMS, ERP and third‑party...
The war in the Middle East has driven global oil prices higher, pushing Philippine diesel costs up more than double. Jeepney drivers like Toni Prado now earn as little as 200 pesos a day, down from roughly 1,000 pesos, prompting...
Bolt launched an electric three‑wheel tricycle service in Lagos in April 2025, distinguishing itself with a green, square‑shaped vehicle, enclosed cabin, and fan‑equipped interior. The service operates via the Bolt app in limited zones (Gbagada, Bariga) and requires drivers to...
The Office of Rail & Road (ORR) is set to see its remit dramatically reduced as Great British Railways (GBR) takes over the UK rail network. While the regulator will lose direct control over Network Rail’s assets and fare approvals, it...
GoVolta, a Dutch low‑cost rail startup, launched its first international service on 19 March, linking Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin Spandau with three weekly trips. Fares start at €10 one‑way and average €30, directly targeting budget airlines. The operator uses 13 refurbished...
At the JP Morgan Industrials Conference, U.S. legacy carriers reported record‑breaking demand as Q1 closed. Delta, American and United each logged multiple top‑sales days or weeks, while JetBlue and Frontier lifted revenue outlooks. United disclosed a $4.6 billion jet‑fuel cost hit and...
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been halted, driving oil prices above $100 per barrel and threatening global food security. The United Nations, recalling its 2022 Black Sea Grain Initiative that enabled safe Ukrainian grain shipments, could apply a...
Android Auto now lets users add custom Assistant shortcut buttons to the home screen, enabling one‑tap actions such as navigation, music playback, and smart‑home control. The feature is accessed via Settings → Connected devices → Android Auto → Customize Launcher, where users type any Google Assistant...
The Welsh Government has approved a £115.9 million Regional Transport Fund for 2026‑27, earmarked for walking, wheeling, cycling, road upgrades, public‑transport access and electric‑vehicle charging. The money will be split among North, Mid, South‑west and South‑east Wales, with projects ranging from...
The European Court of Justice has struck down Germany’s cap on track access charges (TAC) for local passenger services, a rule that forced rail freight operators to pay inflated fees since 2016. The decision ends the discriminatory charge structure and...
London Stansted has opened an upgraded main airfield security checkpoint that separates the public terminal from the restricted airfield. The new facility features modern security technology, a more ergonomic layout and better working conditions for staff. It is part of...
State‑owned COSCO Shipping Ports announced a push to grow its global terminal footprint, focusing on Southeast Asia, South‑America and Africa to mitigate rising geopolitical risks such as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, China Merchants Shekou reported a 74.7%...
Simon Loos, a Dutch logistics provider, ordered 75 additional Mercedes‑Benz eActros 600 trucks, raising its electric fleet to 210 units – the largest in the Netherlands and among Europe’s pioneers. The decision is driven by sustained high diesel prices and the...
DeSL has entered a strategic agreement with Textile Solutions Group (TSG) to broaden its AI‑driven product lifecycle management (PLM) platform across the global textile and apparel market. The partnership will integrate DeSL’s SaaS PLM suite with TSG’s manufacturing and execution...
Alstom and ScotRail have sealed a ten‑year, £250 million Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement covering 22 five‑car Class 222 trains. The deal includes an £80 million refurbishment programme that upgrades interiors, exteriors and onboard technology. Alstom will provide maintenance, spare‑parts logistics and...
Poland's Judge‑Commissioner has approved PKP Cargo's restructuring plan, clearing the way for the rail operator to settle with creditors and shed the "in restructuring" suffix. The plan, submitted in June 2025, focuses on boosting liquidity, reducing debt, and improving operational...
TTA Mariner Co. and mobility platform MuvMi have launched an electric boat taxi service on Bangkok’s historic canals, operating between 09:00 and 17:00 with an initial fleet of eight vessels. The boats, each seating six passengers and cruising at about...
E‑commerce brands typically start fulfillment in‑house, but rapid sales growth, rising shipping costs, and multi‑channel complexity often trigger a shift to third‑party logistics (3PL). The guide highlights five key signals—order‑volume spikes, escalating carrier fees, tighter delivery expectations, operational distraction, and...
Maersk has opened World Gateway II, a 1.1 million‑square‑foot fully automated distribution centre in Singapore. The hub integrates Multi‑Shuttle, ASRS, ACR and AMR technologies to accelerate B2B and B2C fulfilment across retail, FMCG, wellness and technology sectors. Around 500 new roles focused...
AirlineRatings.com released its 2026 world’s best airline rankings, evaluating carriers on onboard product and passenger experience rather than public voting. Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines occupy the top three spots among full‑service airlines, while HK Express is crowned...
Scandinavian Airline SAS would cancel 1000 flights in April due to high oil prices, CEO Anko van der Werff told Swedish media Dagens Industri. The airline has already cancelled a few hundred flights in March mostly domestic routes in Norway...
Commercial truck lessor TEL announced it will add the Volvo VNL 860 to its Class 8 leasing lineup, expanding options beyond the Freightliner Cascadia and Peterbilt 579. The new model will debut at the Mid‑America Trucking Show in late March, highlighting TEL’s push...
German tuner Brabus has leaked images of its upcoming Bodo V12 Coupe, a front‑engine luxury sports car named after founder Bodo Buschmann. Early analysis suggests the model will sit on an Aston Martin Vanquish (or possibly Mercedes‑SL) platform, borrowing design cues from...
New Zealand’s Defence Science and Technology agency and the Royal Navy teamed with Dawn Aerospace to conduct the DARTE radar‑tracking experiment, using the Aurora suborbital spaceplane off the Canterbury coast. The trial demonstrated that the frigate HMNZS Te Kaha’s surveillance radar can...
Mayor Muriel Bowser finally released a five‑year‑old, council‑mandated study on congestion pricing in Washington, D.C., after a lawsuit forced disclosure. The pre‑pandemic analysis projected an 11% drop in vehicle traffic, a 30% rise in transit trips, and up to $667 million...
I am convinced there are just some folks in freight that just want truckers to suffer more. They will tell you that the compliance developments won’t be impactful. Then the market tightens. You ask them if it’s volume, they say...
Cosco tankers positioned to exit Middle East Gulf as speculation mounts over Hormuz crossing ▶️Cosco and China Merchants shares rallied on unverified reports that Chinese shipowners have been told to prepare for Hormuz transit ▶️Seven Cosco tankers are gathered in central Middle...
Maharashtra’s Legislative Assembly unanimously approved the Motor Vehicles Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, doubling the environmental levy on two‑wheelers, petrol and diesel cars. The new one‑time five‑year tax is projected to raise more than Rs 160 crore annually, funds earmarked for road safety,...
Concerns mount over rate hangover after wartime tanker boom ends ▶️Global seaborne crude liftings volume plunged last week; alternatives to MEG are replacing only half of lost VLCC tonne-mile demand, according to Vortexa ⏩️Oil at ses is down ⏩️Nobody will keep oil at...
Airlines have been warned that they will face jet fuel shortages as soon as next month, risking flight cancellations
Silverback Marine announced the successful sea trials and commissioning of its new OX series truckable tug, a twin‑Z‑Drive vessel delivering 14,300 lb of bollard pull. The tug features a 25‑by‑16‑foot hull, twin Cummins QSL9 diesel engines, and a 480 V Wintech towing...
Live on @CNBC: The Iran war continues to be an agility test for the Gulf carriers, as airspace closures continue to limit operations & airlines look elsewhere for solutions to keep passengers moving. #aviation https://t.co/LnyWIPG8et
Which airlines don't serve alcohol? And did you realize you can bring your own alcohol on some airlines that are "dry?" https://t.co/XkcVcAMDYx
The California Transportation Commission is set to approve $16.8 million for a managed‑lane expansion on US 101 in San Mateo, a second express‑lane addition in Santa Clara, and a $500 million widening of State Route 37 in Sonoma County. All three projects run counter to California’s...
Not sure of the meaning of ‘MI-17’ being in quotes here, but this is surely not a HIP-series helicopter? Presumably something in the Bell 206 family.
#WhosNext? Mail sorters? Package sorters? Just look at the revolution in #SupplyChain, #Logistics and #Warehouse Operations that #Robotics makes possible. Amazing or what? (GiGadgets) https://t.co/dDvWhJ7TkA
The cost to replace the Interstate Bridge between Washington and Oregon increased ~ 140% from a 2022 estimate of $6 billion to a new "target" of $14.4 billion. How much of this cost is not related to actual construction and is...
Arctic weather, meet the 2025 @Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD Rally 4x4! Last week's miserable weather was really the perfect week for me to have this vehicle loaner, as I explain in my latest vehicle review: https://t.co/bJ7QTzEkZn #toyota #tundra #trucks #auto https://t.co/DasBvS1Fon
Only if the United States lets them. The US Navy can close the strait at anytime to anyone paying the enemy.
Lots of chatter in the oil market about whether a Saudi refinery in the Red Sea was attacked or not. One thing, however, appears clear: crude loadings at Yanbu and Al Muajjiz continue as normal, with 4 tankers getting their...
Trying to explain the role of a freight broker to anyone outside the trucking industry is…. Challenging.
English is the official language of aviation. Every pilot, globally, is supposed to have a working knowledge of aviation English.
Container port congestion eases after initial Iran shock Initial disruption to container supply chains from the Middle East crisis appears to have eased but rates remain elevated. https://t.co/fvMVOw29Pz
We are all critical of the ATA, but having the organization endorse this law is very important. The ATA is a very important lobbyist group that has an outsized influence on Congress. They are on the right side of history...
Dalilah’s law is a massive pivot from the FMCSA rule. It would mandate that current non-domiciled CDLs are banned 1 year out from the enactment date. The FMCSA offered 5 years. If this passes, go long truckload.
Not only will Dalilah's law permanently eliminate non-domiciled CDLs, it will also restrict foreign dispatchers and freight brokers https://t.co/zQYNP3Ja4g
