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Brightline West earmarks $21B for LA‑Las Vegas high‑speed rail
Brightline West is allocating roughly $21 billion to construct a high‑speed rail line linking Los Angeles and Las Vegas, targeting completion before the 2028 Olympics. The two‑hour train will compete directly with the three‑hour door‑to‑door flight that carries about two million passengers each year, offering comparable or lower fares.
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By the numbers: AIP Management acquires additional stake in Cross London Trains
Over the past year, the Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security have jointly tightened the commercial driver pool through non‑domiciled CDL restrictions and immigration raids, eliminating thousands of drivers and CDL schools. President Trump announced the removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin, a hard‑line immigration advocate with ties to Oklahoma’s aggressive truck‑driver enforcement model. While the leadership change does not alter the underlying enforcement architecture, Mullin’s arrival coincides with a prolonged DHS funding shutdown that could soon be resolved, potentially restoring full ICE operations. Analysts warn that continued enforcement could cut the driver workforce by up to 16%, keeping capacity tight through 2026.
Rising oil prices are prompting consumers to reconsider electric vehicles, citing lower operating costs and performance advantages. The author shares personal challenges from a year of EV ownership, highlighting limited charging convenience, steep depreciation, and immature repair and insurance processes....
Airlines have turned Net Promoter Score (NPS) into a core performance metric, with industry averages hovering between +35 and +45. Southwest once posted an exceptional +71, highlighting the competitive edge a high NPS can provide. Carriers use NPS to pinpoint...
France and Italy have opened diplomatic talks with Iran to secure safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit chokepoint. The initiative follows recent French casualties and heightened military presence that underscored the risks...
The 2026 roundup spotlights nine production cars under $150,000 that deliver the highest factory horsepower, ranging from the 1,020‑hp Tesla Model S Plaid to the 590‑hp Porsche‑inspired Taycan 4S Black Edition. The list blends pure‑electric, hybrid, and conventional V8 powertrains, proving...
A passenger bus carrying Indian pilgrims slipped off a mountain road near Shahid Lakhan village in central Nepal, killing seven and injuring nine. The crash occurred as the vehicle descended toward the Manakamana Temple, falling about 150 meters into a...
Airlines are increasingly turning to wet leasing—providing aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance—to keep long‑haul routes alive amid Middle‑East airspace closures caused by war. The model, illustrated by Air Seychelles’ Etihad‑leased A330 to Paris and a Qatar A380 rerouted to Manchester,...
Oil filters are a consumable component typically swapped with every oil change, but their service life varies by construction. Synthetic filters use engineered media and can reliably last 10,000 miles or more, while standard cellulose filters degrade faster and are...
Indian automakers are slashing electric‑vehicle prices by up to ₹5 lakh as the fiscal year closes, combining cash rebates, exchange bonuses and extended warranties. The push is fueled by fuel‑price uncertainty, generous corporate tax depreciation and the need to meet production‑linked...
The Port of Thessaloniki Authority has partnered with Five Senses Consulting to accelerate cruise sector growth, focusing on turning the port into a homeport rather than just a call‑away stop. The collaboration leverages the newly upgraded Alexander the Great Cruise...
Mexico’s automotive sector produced 311,457 light vehicles in February, a 1.8% year‑over‑year decline, while exports slipped 4.4% to 247,945 units. General Motors and Stellantis remained the top exporters, with GM producing 69,652 vehicles and shipping 57,473, and Stellantis producing 40,865...
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (SAFA) is urging India’s government to tap used cooking oil (UCO) as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). It recommends extending producer‑responsibility schemes and building robust collection networks across restaurants, hotels and food processors....
Shutdown strains air travel✈️: 50k TSA unpaid, absences causing long lines during record spring travel. Risk: delays and revenue hit. Trading insight: reduce US passenger-airline exposure. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA. More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Across the United States, most states enforce a “keep right except to pass” rule that reserves the left‑most lane for overtaking, merging, or exiting. States such as Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts and New Jersey apply stricter statutes, while California’s version hinges...
Dream day on the @type7 rally to @themagarigawaclub 🏁 Thank you to roundcatracing, luftgekuhlt and @pectokyo for your organization and support of this epic day in Chiba prefecture. Once in a lifetime to share this week together in celebration of luftgekuhlt...
Finland‑based Kelluu has launched 12‑metre hydrogen‑fuel‑cell airships that hover silently for days, capturing high‑resolution geospatial data. The lighter‑than‑air platforms can operate in extreme Arctic cold and resist GNSS jamming, drawing interest from NATO and defence customers. Kelluu offers a turnkey...
Former Paralympian Seth McBride, paralyzed after a ski accident, highlights the daily hurdles wheelchair users face when flying, from missing equipment to unsafe handling. The Biden administration issued rules obligating airlines to assume liability for damaged or delayed wheelchairs and...
India Post will launch premium “24 Speed Post” and “48 Speed Post” services on March 17, 2026, offering next‑day and two‑day document delivery between six major metros. A new “24 Speed Post Parcel” product adds next‑day parcel delivery with weight‑based tariffs up to 5 kg. The offerings target both retail...
A limited‑slip differential (LSD) directs torque toward the wheel with the most grip, preventing the loss of traction that plagues open differentials in low‑traction scenarios. The article outlines how LSDs balance torque while still allowing wheels to rotate at different...
Emirates says full capacity is coming “within days”... currently at ~61% pre-war schedule after 46,000+ cancellations since late February(subject to airspace and ops approvals). Good for passengers stuck or rerouted... the airline is trying to push hard to get back...
New research from ETH Zürich and PSI finds that electric vehicles paired with off‑grid solar can already be cheaper than petrol cars in many African markets, especially where financing conditions are favorable. Falling battery prices and expanding global EV production...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), launched in 2015 by the UN, WWF and the CDP, now serves as the gatekeeper for the UK’s Electric Car Grant. It requires manufacturers to set science‑aligned carbon‑reduction targets, with many automakers only committing...
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737 experienced a vape‑induced fire during descent, prompting the crew to issue a PAN emergency call before landing safely at Melbourne Airport. Emergency services were placed on standby and removed the device after the aircraft touched down,...
Riyadh’s metro celebrated its first anniversary on December 1, 2022, marking a milestone for Saudi Arabia’s urban transport agenda. The system now operates 85 stations across six lines, serving millions of passengers annually. Authorities have announced an expansion toward the rapidly...
Cathay Pacific has launched an award‑rebate promotion for Asia Miles members traveling to or from Hong Kong between May 5 and June 30 2026. Members who register and book by March 22 receive a 10% mileage rebate on one‑way flights and a 15% rebate on...
The Port of Piraeus has launched a cooperation with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) following the inaugural call of the M/V Tourmaline Ace at its car terminal. The vessel arrived with roughly 1,000 vehicles bound for the Greek market, marking the...
The UK government’s pay‑per‑mile electric vehicle tax (eVED) is slated to launch in April 2028, charging 3p per mile for EVs and 1.5p for PHEVs. Illegal mileage‑blocking devices, which freeze a car’s odometer, are already being sold for £200‑£900 and...
Drewry’s World Container Index jumped 8% to $2,123 per 40‑foot container, driven by strong Asia‑Europe freight gains and continued Transpacific growth. Shanghai‑Rotterdam spot rates surged 19%, while Shanghai‑Genoa rose 10%, reflecting heightened demand on key lanes. Carriers limited capacity, announcing...
𝗔 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀… 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗯. 🦀🚗 I recently came across Hyundai’s 𝗲-𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, and it immediately made me think: why didn’t we build cars like this earlier? Each wheel can rotate independently. Which means the car can literally 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀. No awkward...
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝘇 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁. Here's something most supply chain professionals don't fully appreciate — and probably should. Iran doesn't need to physically block the world's most critical oil chokepoint. They just need to...
The 2026 Supply Chain Checklist warns that volatility—from tariffs and geopolitical conflict to cyber threats and climate shocks—has become the norm. Legacy, siloed systems leave firms exposed to costly errors and missed opportunities. The checklist offers a practical roadmap that...
Grab Philippines and Move It have launched a financial support package for driver‑partners to offset soaring fuel costs caused by a global oil price surge and Middle East supply disruptions. The program offers up to P4 per litre discounts at Seaoil, Caltex...
DAB Motors, acquired by Peugeot, has launched the DAB 1, its first mass‑production electric supermoto, derived from the limited‑run DAB 1α. The bike delivers 31 hp peak power, 291 lb‑ft torque, a 6.2 kWh battery with up to 93 miles range, and five ride modes, including...
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is deploying advanced technology—including drones, enforcement action cameras, body‑worn cameras, smart management devices and dash cams—to monitor traffic during the two‑week Aidilfitri period ending March 29. A heavy‑vehicle ban will be enforced on March 19‑20 and March...
MSC has overhauled the rotation of its Koala service linking Northeast Asia and Australia. The southbound call at Jakarta is being dropped in favor of a Singapore stop, and a second northbound call at Adelaide has been added. The revised...
Um, this seems largely due to the fact that the Beltline is basically the largest transit project in the U.S. with no trains on it. If we pay Trees Atlanta to plant stuff in places other than the Beltline (like parking...
Southwest Airlines is pulling out of Chicago O'Hare Airport, roughly five years after launching service there. Why couldn't Southwest make service to one of the country's biggest airports work? https://t.co/YMtjlamyTo
HS2’s new approach tunnels to London Euston involve a 7.2 km stretch bored by two 7.5 m diameter tunnel boring machines (TBMs). The TBMs will halt about a kilometre from the station, leaving the final 300 m to be excavated with mined‑tunnel techniques....
More than 100 cargo ships are stuck in the Persian Gulf. Nearby ports are packed with redirected cargo. Costs are being driven up globally. NOBODY IS SPARED FROM THE TRUMP- NETANYAHU WAR TAX. https://t.co/EF8fmqKgiV
Greece' shipping oligarchs fatally undermined the maritime services ban that should've been in the EU's 20th sanctions package. They're loyal only to money. If that means helping Putin, they fall over themselves doing it. No one should celebrate them... https://t.co/LOEwsvkjYG https://t.co/xUJgZVccK2
Fit Reisen evaluated public‑transport links for 66 European airports, scoring each on travel time and fare cost. Southern and Eastern European hubs such as Málaga, Vilnius and Poznań topped the list with sub‑15‑minute trips priced under €2. In contrast, northern...
COLUMN: While the price of Brent and WTI crudes remain well below their record high, the cost of fuel oil has surged above the 2022 and 2008 peaks. The surge is a big problem for the workhorse of globalisation: the container...
Electric trucks and other electric commercial vehicles will take over their markets faster than personal electric cars. Fleet owners and operators care about cost per mile, not just up front cost. And electric drive trains are cheaper in energy and...
Professional negotiator Tomi Mikula, operating under the brand Delivrd, charges a flat $1,000 fee to haggle car prices for buyers and livestreams the calls to a 600,000‑strong TikTok and YouTube audience. In February 2026 he aimed to close 30 deals,...
As they said at the White House, "who could have imagined Iran would block the Straits of Hormuz?"
⭕️A large number of LNG carriers were diverted from Europe to Asia. Will China restarts buying US LNG? Map form @Kpler I added the red arrows
Carriers should stay in the Midwest, where the conditions are extremely tight, while the West Coast remains weak
Mad love and respect to GCC countries for opening up their civilian air traffic in the midst of all of this. https://t.co/Bl9Wu5d731
Any country except for US and Israel can pass through Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister says: NY Post
Because some folks seem confused: I think it’s really bad that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is halted, and it would be better for pretty well everyone (except Russia) if traffic resumes It will be utterly miserable for billions of...
