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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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Logistics aggregator Zimi Charge and Zero Carbon Holdings have signed a three‑year deal to electrify freight on South Africa’s N3 corridor between Johannesburg and Durban. Charge Holdings will launch two off‑grid, solar‑powered fast‑charging stations – Charge N3 Tugela in KwaZulu‑Natal and Charge N3 Roadside in the Free State – in May 2026. Each site will provide up to 500 kWh of reserved capacity daily and peak power exceeding 300 kW across six high‑current connectors. The partnership enables Zimi’s electric delivery fleets to operate on a major freight route while shielding operators from volatile fuel and electricity costs.
China’s central government announced a target of over 100,000 fuel‑cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) by 2030, more than double the roughly 40,000 on the road today. By the end of 2025 the country operated 574 hydrogen refuelling stations capable of dispensing...
Dalian Shipping Co was launched this week as a government‑backed shipping venture supported by Hengli, the world’s fastest‑growing shipbuilder. The partnership blends municipal and provincial financing with Hengli’s massive order book, allowing newly built vessels to be quickly absorbed into...
The episode explores the warehouse automation buying journey from three angles: iAutomate’s CEO Christoph Buchmann explains how the process truly begins with identifying a problem and validating automation as the right solution; Staples Canada’s Mert Selchuk describes a data‑driven, internal...
Ofiniti, an Oslo‑based spin‑out of DNV, raised $6.8 million in a growth round led by Verb Ventures, bringing its total capital to $9 million. The funding will fuel its expansion beyond Singapore, where it commands roughly 40 % of the digital bunkering market,...
Air Astana is boosting its international schedule from Almaty for the Nauryz holiday. The carrier adds nine extra Almaty‑Phuket flights and upgrades Almaty‑Phu Quoc to Boeing 767s, raising capacity by 35 %. Additional frequencies include 13 more Almaty‑Delhi services and increased flights...
VTG Rail UK has renewed a 15‑year lease with Breedon Group for 72 JPA cement wagons, extending a long‑standing bulk‑cement logistics partnership. The wagons, each capable of carrying 81 tonnes, move more than 1.5 million tonnes of cement annually from Hope Cement...
Airlines worldwide are scaling back Middle East services as the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict intensifies. Cathay Pacific announced cancellations of Dubai and Riyadh flights through April 30, while Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines and the Lufthansa Group have extended suspensions across key hubs...
Maritime researchers uncovered four critical flaws in the SmartShipWeb IoT platform that let a remote attacker commandeer a vessel's propulsion, navigation, power, ballast, steering and fire safety systems directly from a web browser. The attack chain starts with a client‑side...
Luxembourg’s maritime registry has added a second Greek‑operated tanker, the 183‑metre Theanoula, to its flag, underscoring a growing pipeline of Greek tonnage. The registry, launched in 1990, leverages the country’s political stability, sophisticated financial‑services framework and EU legal regime to...
India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation, via the DGCA, has issued new directions mandating airlines to allocate at least 60% of seats free of charge and to seat passengers on the same PNR together where feasible. The guidelines also require clear...
Qatar’s customs chief assures that supply chains remain secure despite regional tensions, citing strategic reserves, digital customs systems, and multiple transport routes. The Al Nadeeb electronic platform and recent upgrades have accelerated clearance and increased transparency. Coordination with the GCC Customs...
DeepRoute.ai unveiled a 40‑billion‑parameter vision‑language‑action (VLA) foundation model at Nvidia GTC 2026, compressing the autonomous‑driving data‑processing cycle from over five days to roughly 12 hours per iteration. The model simultaneously drives, analyzes events, and critiques trajectories, automating high‑value training data...
DS Automobiles unveiled the DS N°7, the brand’s first model renewal and successor to the DS 7 compact SUV. The flagship E‑Tense Long Range version delivers up to 740 km WLTP range from a 97.2 kWh battery produced at the ACC Gigafactory in northern...
SABIC unveiled three new specialty compounds at PIAE 2026 aimed at ADAS thermal management, recycled exterior parts, and EV battery structures. The LNP Konduit WTF2C replaces die‑cast aluminium in ADAS radar housings, delivering weight savings and design flexibility. LNP Elcrin SLX2373RCC and SLX2375RCC...
Scalvy and Valeo have completed a concept evaluation of Scalvy’s distributed Power Neuron architecture for electric‑vehicle powertrains under WLTC laboratory conditions. The modular platform achieved a peak inverter efficiency of 98.3 % at 10,000 RPM, kept motor temperatures below 62 °C and power‑device...
Raglan Mine, owned by Glencore, marked a milestone when its first autonomous haul truck successfully discharged ore at the Anuri underground operation in Quebec. The unload was executed from a remote control centre 14 km away using Sandvik’s AutoMine® platform, which...
Lulu Group has moved more than 8,000 tonnes of essential food items from India to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations over the past two weeks, using 17 chartered cargo flights and sea shipments. Over 5,000 tonnes of fresh perishables reached...
AiDEN Auto partnered with Volvo Trucks to launch an in‑cab solution that satisfies Poland’s SENT (System for Electronic Transport Supervision) regulation, which mandates electronic monitoring of certain goods. Developed through Volvo Group’s CampX innovation arena, the system moved from concept...
Greek shipping firm Euroseas has placed an order for two 2,800‑TEU high‑reefer boxships from Huanghai Shipbuilding in China, with deliveries slated for June and August 2028. Each vessel, priced at about $46.35 million, will comply with EEDI Phase 3 and IMO NOx...
The Nature Conservancy is spearheading road‑design upgrades across the Appalachian region to curb flooding, wildlife mortality, and related public‑health hazards. By swapping undersized culverts for larger, wildlife‑friendly structures, projects in Tennessee and New York have already restored dozens of miles of...
Private jet arrivals in the Maldives surged 166% year‑over‑year, with 128 jets landing between Feb 18 and Mar 14, while overall tourist arrivals fell due to Middle East conflict disrupting key transit hubs. The high‑end segment now represents less than 1% of...
European airlines are scanning the fallout from the Iran conflict for growth prospects. Airspace restrictions and sanctions have disrupted traditional routes, creating capacity shortages and higher yields. Carriers are evaluating additional slots, cargo opportunities, and aircraft leasing to capture displaced...
Amadeus’s Outpayce unit partnered with UnionPay International to embed UnionPay cards directly into airline payment systems via the Xchange Payments Platform. Native acceptance across direct and indirect booking channels is slated for the first half of 2026, with a global...
Danfé Airlines secured a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Nepal's civil aviation authority, clearing a key regulatory hurdle toward launch. The carrier plans to operate ATR turboprop aircraft on domestic routes, building on an AOC application filed in May 2025....
Scenic Group announced a three‑ship river cruise expansion slated for 2027‑2028, adding vessels on Portugal’s Douro River and Vietnam‑Cambodia’s Mekong River. The new ships—Emerald Nova, Scenic Aria and Scenic Spirit II—join an existing fleet that already includes Emerald Astra, Emerald Lumi...
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver introduced the Parks to People Act, proposing a $300 million discretionary grant program to fund national and regional greenways that improve active transportation. The bill expands on the 2021 Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program, which allocated only $44.5 million,...
Rising petrol prices and geopolitical tensions are prompting Australian drivers to reconsider electric vehicles. New EV models now deliver 300‑500 km of real‑world range and benefit from expanding public charging networks. Home charging remains the cheapest option, with electricity costing...
Qualified Temperature‑Controlled Corridors (TCCs) are emerging as a new global standard for pharmaceutical logistics, offering fully validated, end‑to‑end temperature management. The model combines regulatory compliance, digital telemetry, predictive analytics, and harmonized quality frameworks to cut handoffs and prevent excursions for...
Qualified Temperature‑Controlled Corridors (TCCs) are emerging as a global standard for shipping temperature‑sensitive pharmaceuticals, integrating regulatory compliance, digital telemetry, and predictive analytics. The model reduces handoffs, minimizes excursion risk, and provides continuous visibility from origin to destination. Industry leaders from...
Greece abstained from the IMO’s historic climate vote and later announced a joint CO₂‑curbing position with Saudi Arabia, sidestepping the EU’s coordinated strategy. The move could trigger an EU infringement procedure and reflects growing US‑Saudi pressure on maritime decarbonisation. Greek...
JUST IN: Cathay Pacific cancels passenger and cargo flights to Dubai and Riyadh until April 30, 2026 due to the volatile situation in the Middle East. Initially, the suspension of operations to these two destination was until March 30, 2026....
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The fourth‑generation Toyota Supra, celebrated for its twin‑turbo 2JZ engine, disappoints in stock form, delivering a soft, sluggish driving experience. Intended as a four‑seat grand touring cruiser rather than a track weapon, its 320 hp output and 5.4‑second 0‑60 time are...
NEW ANALYSIS: Electric cars are expected to be far cheaper to drive during the coming energy crises. In these times of high oil prices, driving a petrol car in Europe is expected to cost around €140 per month, compared to €65...
BYD is taking its quick-stop charging technology to Europe this year. It is another challenge for Western automakers competing with Chinese rivals there and at home—and potentially in the U.S. someday. @ryanfelton https://t.co/gSUlkTsjC9
The U.S. Coast Guard remains operational amid a federal shutdown, forcing roughly 40,000 enlisted members and civilian staff to work without pay. The American Pilots Association warns that the funding lapse jeopardizes navigation safety, staffing at vessel‑traffic‑service centers, and maintenance...
I can't wait a couple of weeks before sharing this test drive. Here's another one I never imagined ever being behind the wheel, yet alone testing it out. Can you believe that the 2026 @chevrolet Corvette E-Ray has hybrid power?...
Ok, hear me out There’s nothing on earth like a genuine, bona fide, electrified, six-car monorail https://t.co/1xCk7E4vvH
Crawford Trucking of Des Moines earned the Best Overall Fleet award in the small‑carrier category, marking its first overall win and third consecutive Top 20 placement. Fortigo Freight Services of Etobicoke, Ontario captured the Best Overall Fleet title for large carriers, its...
easyJet is offering British Airways Club Bronze, Silver and Gold members a 50% discount on its easyJet Plus subscription, reducing the annual fee from £249 to £124. The promotion, valid for applications emailed by 31 March and usable until 30 April, grants...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering maritime operations, from collision‑avoidance tools to structural health monitoring. The article argues that the greatest vulnerabilities will stem from degraded or poorly governed data rather than flawed algorithms. Sensor drift, AIS inconsistencies, and GPS quality...
On March 17, 2026, a third tractor‑trailer crash was reported Tuesday morning on Interstate 85 in Anderson County, South Carolina, according to NBC29. Emergency responders were dispatched as the incident added to a string of recent multi‑vehicle accidents on the highway,...
On March 16, 2026 in Toulouse, France, Atlas Air Worldwide CEO Michael Steen signed a firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters, the largest single‑operator order for the type. Deliveries will start in 2029 and run through 2034, marking the...
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The 2025 @Ford Expedition is enormous, but that makes is both spacious and capable of towing even the heaviest boats or trailers. Here's my drive experience after a week traveling around Colorado: https://t.co/ur6Py74FE9 #cars #auto #ford #expedition https://t.co/5W5NTSufNY
Iraq announced the rapid revival of the 600‑mile Kirkuk‑Ceyhan pipeline, aiming to resume crude shipments to Turkey and bypass the Hormuz bottleneck caused by the Iran‑US‑Israel conflict. The oil ministry expects the line to be operational within a week, targeting...
Iranian FM Araghchi is talking of a new "post-war arrangement" for the Strait of Hormuz. Would be interesting to see what other details emerge. Right now, the markets are more focused on what kind of "war arrangement" might fall into place, if...
The International Airport Review’s 2026 eReport compiles strategic insights from the International Airport Summit, roundtables, and its Advisory Board. It offers airport executives a framework to decouple growth from capital intensity, adopt AI‑driven operational intelligence, and build digital foundations that...
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