Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Cosco and OOCL Remove Conakry From WMAX Service
Cosco Shipping Lines and OOCL have removed Conakry, Guinea, from their West Mediterranean‑West Africa (WMAX) service. The revised rotation now operates with two 1,800‑TEU vessels on an 18‑day schedule, calling at Valencia, Algeciras, Dakar, Tema and Abidjan before returning to Valencia. By eliminating the Guinean port, the carriers aim to streamline West African coverage while preserving key Mediterranean connections. The change reflects a broader trend of optimizing liner services for tighter schedules and higher vessel utilization.
By Container News
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Access for Appraisal: A Systematic Review of Estimating Transport Benefits via Real-Estate Uplift
The paper by Mann and Levinson (2026) argues that real‑estate value uplift can serve as a robust alternative to travel‑time savings in transport cost‑benefit analysis. A systematic review identified fourteen empirical studies, most of which apply difference‑in‑differences for ex‑post appraisal,...
By Transportist
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Milaha Expands Intra-Gulf Express (MIG) Service to Include Bahrain
Milaha, the Qatar‑based maritime and logistics leader, has expanded its Milaha Intra‑Gulf Express (MIG) service to include Bahrain, adding the kingdom to a seven‑port rotation that spans the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain and Qatar. The revised loop runs...
By Container News
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Press Release: EASA Warns Operators to Avoid Middle East Airspace
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) warning operators to avoid the entire airspace of the Middle East and Persian Gulf at all altitudes, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. The...
By Runway Girl Network
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Wan Hai Revises JST Service Rotation
Wan Hai Lines has restructured its intra‑Far East Japan‑Kansai‑Thailand (JST) service, dropping Kobe and the southbound Hong Kong call from the rotation. The revised schedule still operates four 1,700‑TEU vessels, calling at Osaka, Moji, Hakata, Tokuyama, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Shenzhen (Shekou),...
By Container News
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
ANA Passenger Finds Metal Wire in Premium Cabin Meal
A passenger on an All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight from Mumbai to Tokyo discovered a sharp metal wire in a premium‑cabin meal, prompting concerns about food safety. The incident was shared on X, highlighting the potential hazard of ingesting foreign...
By The Bulkhead Seat
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Multiple Attempts Made to Sneak Electronic Waste Into Port Klang
Malaysian customs seized nearly 1,000 tonnes of electronic waste in five separate incidents at Port Klang. The shipments were uncovered after officers detected mismatches between declared cargo and the containers' actual contents. The crackdown highlights heightened vigilance against illegal e‑waste...
By Container News
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Port of Barcelona Launches Tender for Multipurpose Terminal
The Port of Barcelona has opened a tender for a public multipurpose maritime terminal at the Príncep d’Espanya wharf after the previous concession expired. The new terminal will handle non‑containerised general cargo and mixed traffic, excluding passenger, dry and liquid...
By Container News
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Turn of Fortunes As Thai Airways Posts Record 30.9 Bln Baht Profit For 2025
Thai Airways reported a record FY2025 net profit of 30.9 billion baht, reversing a 26.9 billion‑baht loss from the prior year. Revenue rose 1.3% to 190 billion baht, edging past pre‑pandemic levels. The carrier plans to expand its fleet to about 100 aircraft...
By LoyaltyLobby
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
RCL Shifts RCP2 Slot Allocation to CNC’s China–Philippines Service
Regional Container Lines (RCL) has moved its slot allocation from CNC Line’s Japan‑Philippines (JP8) service to the carrier’s China‑Philippines (CP2) rotation, continuing to market the lane as RCP2. The shift narrows RCL’s focus to the Shenzhen‑Philippines segment, replacing Batangas with...
By Container News
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Passengers On American Airlines Flight From Philadelphia Experience One of the World’s Longest Ever ‘Flights to Nowhere’
American Airlines flight AA-120 from Philadelphia to Doha was forced to turn back after seven hours when Gulf airspace closed amid the Israel‑Iran escalation. The Boeing 787‑9 spent a total of 16 hours in the air, becoming one of the...
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Sunday Movie: The Hill of Hysteria & Cargo Bikes
Two videos linked to the recent "Pedestrianize the Ave" discussion illustrate common resistance to street redesigns and the rise of cargo‑bike deliveries. The first video, titled "Hill of Hysteria," shows how opposition to congestion pricing and pedestrianization spikes before implementation...
By Seattle Transit Blog
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Loganair Opens Winter 2026/27 Schedule with Fares From £54 One-Way
Loganair has released its 2026/27 winter schedule, offering fares as low as £54 one‑way and selling seats through March 2027. The carrier highlights early‑bird discounts, a 21 kg standard baggage allowance, and its tenth base in Southampton, which adds routes to...
By UK Aviation News
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Port of Bilbao Advances Connectivity and Energy Transition in 2025
The Port of Bilbao closed 2025 as a strategic year, delivering over 32 million tonnes of throughput despite a 6.8% traffic dip caused by the temporary Petronor refinery shutdown. Second‑half volumes rose 1.5% year‑on‑year, driven by expanding trade with the United...
By Container News
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Hellmann and Exotec Sign Global Warehouse Automation Agreement
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and French robotics firm Exotec have signed a global framework agreement to automate Hellmann’s contract‑logistics warehouses. The partnership will roll out Exotec’s modular goods‑to‑person robotic systems, starting with a pilot at a German healthcare customer. The solution...
By Container News
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Tesla FSD (Supervised) Fleet Passes 8.4 Billion Cumulative Miles
Tesla announced that its Full Self‑Driving (Supervised) system has now accumulated 8.4 billion cumulative miles, as shown on the company’s safety dashboard. The mileage grew from roughly 6 million in 2021 to 4.25 billion in 2025, with an additional 1 billion miles logged in...
By Teslarati
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Tesla Sweden Appeals After Grid Company Refuses to Restore Existing Supercharger Due to Union Strike
Tesla Sweden has appealed to regulators after Jämtkraft elnät refused to reconnect its Åre Supercharger, citing ongoing union sympathy actions. The charger was temporarily shut down in April 2025 for safety after a construction power cabinet fell, and the safety...
By Teslarati
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Etihad Flights Suspended Until 2 AM Local Time On March 2, 2026
Etihad Airways announced that all flights to and from Abu Dhabi Airport are suspended until 02:00 UAE time on Monday, March 2, 2026, citing ongoing regional airspace closures. The carrier is offering free rebooking for tickets issued on or before February 28,...
By LoyaltyLobby
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Qatar Airways Flights Stay Suspended & Next Update At 9 AM On Monday March 2, 2026
Qatar Airways announced that all flight operations from Hamad International Airport remain suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airline will issue its next operational update at 09:00 Doha time on Monday, March 2, 2026. Current flight information...
By LoyaltyLobby
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
DP World Secures Warehouse Contract with Suzano
DP World has secured a five‑year contract with Suzano to operate a 5,000‑square‑metre warehouse and production‑line supply hub in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Brazil. The agreement covers inbound receiving, inventory control, line replenishment and outbound distribution of tissue products, handling up...
By Container News
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Airlines Battle Over Slot Allocation at Bogota’s Airport
Bogotá’s El Dorado airport handled a record 45.8 million passengers in 2025, prompting Colombia’s Aerocivil to propose a slot‑reallocation plan aimed at reducing Avianca’s dominance and opening capacity to new entrants. The draft reform, framed as a democratization of a public...
By AirInsight
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association and BIMCO Adopt SALEFORM 2025
The Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association (NSA) and BIMCO have adopted SALEFORM 2025, the latest version of the standard ship sale and purchase memorandum. The revision updates the 2012 form to reflect new banking, KYC/AML, anti‑bribery, sanctions, and EU emissions regulations. It...
By Container News
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
UK Flights to Middle East Suspended as US Launches Attacks on Iran
UK airlines have halted flights to key Middle‑East hubs—including Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi—following the United States’ launch of air strikes against Iran. Iran responded with missile attacks on eight Gulf states, heightening regional tension. The suspension affects roughly 18,000...
By UK Aviation News
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Explainer: Washington Declares Maritime War on Beijing
The White House unveiled a Maritime Action Plan aimed at confronting Beijing’s dominance in global shipbuilding. The strategy calls for a massive increase in U.S. shipyard capacity, leveraging $30 billion in federal funding and new partnerships with allies such as Japan...
By Container News
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
The Busiest International Airport in the World Remains Indefinitely Shut Down Amidst Continuing Iranian Missile Attacks
Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest airport handling roughly 261,000 passengers daily, remains shut indefinitely as Iran’s missile and drone attacks force airspace closures across the Middle East. Emirates has halted all flights to and from Dubai with no...
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Aerospace Drives Robust 4Q Sales and 2026 Outlook at Astronics
Astronics Corp reported record Q4 2025 aerospace sales, with revenue rising 15.1% to $240.1 million and the aerospace segment up 16.5% to $219.6 million. The company projects 2026 revenue of $950‑$990 million, roughly a 13% increase over 2025, and expects double‑digit growth. Strong...
By Runway Girl Network
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Finnair Suspends Doha & Dubai Flights Through March 6, 2026
Finnair announced a temporary suspension of all flights to and from Doha and Dubai, effective February 28 through March 6, 2026, citing heightened safety concerns in the Middle East. Affected passengers will be rebooked on alternative carriers only if seats...
By LoyaltyLobby
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
DHL Group and JD.com Sign MoU
DHL Group and JD.com have signed a memorandum of understanding to help German brands expand into China and Europe. The partnership merges DHL’s global logistics network with JD.com’s Joybuy platform, creating an integrated e‑commerce solution. It enables German manufacturers to...
By Container News
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
El Al Israel Airlines Breaks Shabbat Tradition To Evacuate Airplanes Out of Tel Aviv As Iranian Missile Strikes Continue
El Al Israel Airlines broke its Shabbat grounding policy on Saturday to launch an emergency evacuation of its fleet from Ben Gurion Airport amid ongoing Iranian missile strikes across the region. Twelve aircraft, including Boeing 787 Dreamliners and a 737...
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Laundering Accountability with Embodied AI
The article warns that autonomous‑vehicle firms are rebranding human remote operators as "assistants" to dodge legal responsibility. By labeling these operators as non‑drivers, companies aim to shift liability from tort negligence to product‑defect claims, even when human error directly causes...
By Phil Koopman — Autonomous System Safety (Substack)
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Cranky on the Web: United Only Likes You If You Have the Credit Card, Spirit in Vegas
Spirit Airlines is reportedly considering the termination of several West Coast flights to Las Vegas, a move that could include shutting its Las Vegas crew base. The airline’s shifting priorities suggest a focus away from short‑haul leisure routes. Meanwhile, United Airlines announced...
By Cranky Flier
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Upcoming Link Maintenance: March 2026
Sound Transit’s March 2026 Link maintenance will reduce service frequency and introduce extensive single‑tracking. Starting 11 pm Friday, 1 Line trains run every 20 minutes, and Pinehurst station construction forces 1 Line single‑track between Northgate and Shoreline South and 2 Line terminations at Northgate on...
By Seattle Transit Blog
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
PortSide Stories: Yokohama
The Port of Yokohama remains Japan’s busiest container gateway, handling millions of TEUs each year and accommodating the world’s largest vessels. Its deep‑water berths link Japan’s export‑heavy industries—automobiles, electronics, food—to markets across Asia, North America and Europe. Beyond logistics, the...
By Container News
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Delta’s Latest A321neo Order Grows Its Backlog to 290 Aircraft
Delta Air Lines announced on Feb. 27 that it is exercising 34 previously held options for Airbus A321neo jets equipped with Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan engines. The exercise brings Delta’s total A321neo backlog to 290 aircraft, comprising 155 firm...
By AirInsight
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Starlink High-Speed Wi-Fi Is Coming to British Airways Planes in March, But Rollout Schedule Remains Unclear
British Airways will launch its first aircraft equipped with high‑speed Starlink Wi‑Fi in March, though the broader rollout timetable remains vague. CEO Sean Doyle highlighted "excellent progress" despite the system not yet being installed on any plane. The IAG‑wide contract...
By Paddleyourownkanoo
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
ONE Enhances North-South Connectivity with New AEX and Revamped LEX Services
Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced a strategic overhaul of its European network, launching the Aegean Express (AEX) and revamping the Levant Express (LEX) effective March 2026. The AEX will run weekly, linking major North European hubs such as Felixstowe, Hamburg...
By Container News
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Port of Auckland Posts Strong First Half Results for FY26
Port of Auckland reported a strong first‑half FY26 performance, posting NZD 204.3 million in revenue, a 4.5% increase year‑on‑year. Underlying net profit after tax rose 28.1% to NZD 53.8 million, prompting an interim NZD 26 million dividend to Auckland Council. Volume growth drove results, with...
By Container News
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
12 Reasons Why Early Morning Flights Are Preferable
Early morning flights offer several practical advantages, including lower ticket prices and reduced airport congestion. Travelers benefit from shorter security lines, more available parking, and higher on‑time departure rates. While the schedule demands an early wake‑up and limited services, the...
By The Gate
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
TAP Air Portugal to Launch Lisbon to Orlando Service This October
TAP Air Portugal will start nonstop service between Lisbon (LIS) and Orlando (MCO) on October 29, operating three times a week. The new flight uses the airline’s Airbus A330‑900 and adds Orlando as the ninth U.S. destination in TAP’s long‑haul...
By The Bulkhead Seat
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Hyundai eVTOL Subsidiary Supernal Lays Off Most of Its Staff in Major Retrenchment
Hyundai Motor Group’s eVTOL arm Supernal announced a major workforce reduction, laying off 296 employees—roughly the bulk of its staff. The cuts underscore the subsidiary’s struggle to deliver a market‑ready electric vertical take‑off and landing aircraft despite five years of...
By The Air Current
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
This Viral ‘Cheek Splitter 9000’ Airline Seat Looks Like A Torture Device—Is It The Future Of Passenger Misery?
Japan Airlines has permanently deactivated the aisle seat in row 15 of its domestic Boeing 737‑800s by installing a custom cushion, effectively turning the seat into a fixed bulkhead. The row, normally three‑seater, now seats only two passengers, prompting viral online attention...
By View from the Wing
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Lawsuit Seeks to Halt FMCSA's Non-Domiciled CDL Final Rule
Owner‑operator Jorge Rivera Lujan and other petitioners have filed an emergency petition asking a federal court to halt the FMCSA’s final rule that restricts non‑domiciled commercial driver’s license (CDL) eligibility, effective March 16. They argue the rule is arbitrary and...
By Overdrive
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
FMCSA Chief Emphasizes Aggressive Approach to CDL Qualifications
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs announced that the agency is collaborating with Congress on the “Dalilah Law,” a bill that would codify the agency’s final rule barring most non‑U.S. citizens from obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The legislation mandates English‑only...
By Overdrive
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Kuehne+Nagel Acquires Lohmöller Road Logistics Business in Germany
Kuehne+Nagel has completed the acquisition of the road logistics operations of LSL‑Lohmöller Spedition und Logistik GmbH, adding groupage, LTL and FTL services to its German portfolio. The deal brings roughly €23.5 million of 2024 revenue, 142 logistics specialists and about 50...
By Container News
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
UK Confirms New Chinooks to Get Aerial Refuelling Equipment
The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed that the incoming Chinook H‑47(ER) helicopters will be delivered with a built‑in air‑to‑air refuelling receiver. Despite this capability, the current plan is to rely on United States KC‑130 aircraft for in‑flight refuelling rather than...
By UK Defence Journal – Air
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Tesla Drops Latest Hint that New Cybertruck Trim Is Selling Like Hotcakes
Tesla has pushed the delivery date for its new dual‑motor AWD Cybertruck trim to April 2027, after a prior slip to early fall 2026. The $59,990 model remains available at the current price only until March 1, when a price increase...
By Teslarati
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Frontier Passenger Claimed She Was Denied Boarding Because She’s Indian—Used Fake ChatGPT Citations In Her Lawsuit
Frontier Airlines denied boarding to a passenger of Indian descent during a June 13, 2023 overbooked flight, offering vouchers but no seat. The passenger, an attorney representing herself, sued for $15 million alleging racial discrimination and breach of contract. The 10th Circuit dismissed the...
By View from the Wing
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Port of Lázaro Cárdenas Opens 2026 with Cargo Growth
The Port of Lázaro Cárdenas opened 2026 with a strong start, handling 2,383,826 tonnes in January – a 6% increase over the same month last year. Containerised cargo dominated, representing 56% of throughput, while TEU volumes jumped 22% to 234,962....
By Container News
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Robotaxi Ballet: Clumsy Navigation By Several Waymos
Waymo's autonomous robotaxis were captured in a surveillance video attempting to navigate a narrow street in opposite directions, resulting in a minor traffic jam dubbed a "robot‑taxi ballet." Two, then three Waymo units struggled to coordinate, briefly blocking the crosswalk...
By The Last Driver License Holder
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Supreme Court to Consider Whether Freight Brokers Can Be Held Liable for Negligent Hiring
The Supreme Court will hear Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, examining whether the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) preempts state negligence claims against freight brokers for negligent hiring. The case stems from a 2017 Illinois crash where...
By SCOTUSblog