Evergreen and T.S. Lines Agree Slot Swap on Asia–Japan Services
Evergreen Marine Corporation and T.S. Lines have signed a slot‑swap agreement covering Evergreen’s JPI service and T.S. Lines’ JHTN service across China, Taiwan and Japan. The one‑way exchange lets each carrier add capacity on the partner’s route without deploying extra vessels. Evergreen will obtain slots on the JHTN line that calls Shenzhen, Xiamen, Osaka and Kobe, while T.S. Lines will gain access to the JPI route serving Kaohsiung, Taipei, Tokyo and Yokohama. The deal aims to broaden network coverage and improve flexibility in the Northeast Asian trade corridor.
Trump Administration Wants Autos Under USMCA to Be at Least 50% Made in the US - WSJ
The Trump administration is drafting a proposal to tighten USMCA automotive rules of origin, requiring at least 50% of a vehicle’s components to be sourced from the United States to qualify for preferential tariffs. Under the current pact, vehicles need...
Kyivstar, Uklon Launch Ukraine's First Live Testing of Autonomous Vehicle Technology
Kyivstar, a Veon subsidiary, and Ukrainian ride‑hailing platform Uklon have launched the country’s first live autonomous‑vehicle test. The pilot deploys onboard LiDAR, sensors, real‑time 5G connectivity and telemetry, with remote human operators acting as a transitional control layer. This marks...
OM in the News: Delta’s Pilot Scheduling Headaches
Delta Air Lines is grappling with a pilot‑scheduling crisis that has pushed its domestic cancellation rate above the industry average. Cancellations tied to pilot availability now represent 35% of mainline flight cancellations, up from 7% in 2024, and the airline...
Port of Savannah Frozen Poultry Exports Rise 8.5% Amid Cold Chain Expansion
Georgia Ports Authority reported an 8.5% rise in frozen poultry exports through the Port of Savannah, handling 55,957 TEUs in the 12 months to February—up roughly 4,400 TEUs year‑over‑year. The port captured 37% of all U.S. frozen poultry shipments, reaffirming...
Marriage of Necessity? Jaguar Land Rover and Stellantis Combine to Develop New-Generation Electrified Models
Jaguar Land Rover and Stellantis have signed a broad collaboration to co‑develop next‑generation electrified models, exchanging JLR’s JEA architecture and Stellantis’s STLA One platform. The deal could see Land Rover leveraging Jeep technology and vice‑versa, while moving Range Rover Sport...
Construction on ‘Gateway to the Ring of Fire’ to Start Soon in Northwestern Ontario – by Sarah Law (CBC News...
Ontario has approved a $61.8 million CAD (≈ $45 million USD) Geraldton Main Street Rehabilitation Project, slated to begin construction soon. The three‑year build will connect Highway 11 with Highway 584, creating the first road segment toward the mineral‑rich Ring of Fire in the James...
ST Board Meets to Postpone ST3 Projects
The Sound Transit board approved a revised ST3 plan, postponing several projects to stay within its debt limit while advancing the Ballard Link to 100% design. Thirteen amendments were adopted, including a focus on automation, innovative delivery methods, and the...
JetBlue Plans First-Ever Flights to Venezuela With New Fort Lauderdale to Caracas Route
JetBlue announced plans to launch its first nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Caracas, pending U.S. and Venezuelan government approvals. The airline aims to begin flights before the end of 2026, with tickets slated for sale in the coming months....
New Europe Stopover/National Park Deals/Schengen Shuffle
Lufthansa has embedded a stopover option into its booking engine, letting travelers spend up to a week in Munich at no extra fare before continuing to their final destination. Canada’s national parks will waive entry fees for all visitors from...
Over 200,000 EV Public Charging Points In Germany Now
Germany has surpassed 200,000 public electric‑vehicle charging points, comprising roughly 149,000 slow chargers and 51,000 fast chargers that together supply about 8.5 GW of power. The federal plan targets one million publicly accessible chargers by 2030, positioning the country as a...
US, Iran Agree To Keep Talking
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding that extends their cease‑fire for 60 days and pledges unrestricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The deal also calls for Iran to reaffirm it does not seek a...
Final Mile Excellence: What Separates the Best From the Rest
Werner’s senior leaders explain how final‑mile delivery has shifted from a simple drop‑off to a critical brand touchpoint. Customers now demand faster speeds, real‑time visibility, and white‑glove service, pushing costs higher while technology offers new predictability tools. Werner warns against...
CVSA Reports 574 Commercial Vehicles Removed From Service for Brake Violations
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Day on April 14 inspected 4,021 commercial trucks across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, removing 574 vehicles—about 14.3% of those examined—from service for serious brake violations. Inspectors focused on drums, rotors and other...
Airbus Next New Airplane Part 2. The Neo Success.
Airbus is planning its next single‑aisle aircraft to replace the A320/A321 family, with deliveries slated for the late 2030s. Recent upgrades to the A320neo and A321neo show the company’s focus on engineering efficiency and market responsiveness. The neo’s strong sales...
Design Flaw to Finally Be Fixed: Pedestrian Walkways to Be Built at Denver International Airport
Denver International Airport will add pedestrian walkways to address a long‑standing design flaw that left the terminal, A, B and C gates dependent on a single automated train. The train, which carries more than 150,000 passengers daily, has suffered multiple...
United Airlines Will Send Maintenance Videos To Passengers — And AI Will Explain Every Flight Delay
United Airlines announced it will use generative AI to send passengers real‑time maintenance videos and plain‑language explanations whenever flights are delayed. CEO Scott Kirby said the system, dubbed “Every Flight Story,” will operate without human intervention, pulling data from aircraft...
Indian Airlines Cut Flights as Fuel Costs Surge
Indian carriers are slashing domestic capacity through August as soaring crude prices strain operating costs. IndiGo will trim 5‑7% of its flights while Air India plans a steeper 22% reduction, together wiping out roughly 250 daily departures, including about 110...
American Airlines to Install Starlink on 500+ Narrowbody Aircraft in 2027
American Airlines will equip more than 500 narrow‑body jets with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite Wi‑Fi, starting in the first quarter of 2027. The Aero Terminal can deliver up to 1 Gbps per antenna, far surpassing current inflight connectivity speeds. The upgrade focuses...
Ortberg: 737MAX at 47/Mo, Target Is 63/Mo in the Future
Boeing’s commercial chief Ortberg announced that a recent China visit secured the first narrow‑body order in nearly ten years, targeting 47 aircraft per month with a longer‑term goal of 63. He said the Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese carriers is...
Russian Fuel Tanker Aborts Cuba Delivery After Drifting In Caribbean For A Month
The Russian‑flagged tanker Universal, carrying about 270,000 barrels of diesel and subject to U.S. and EU sanctions, left Russia in April under a rare military escort. After entering the Atlantic, the ship drifted for nearly a month in the Sargasso...
Port of Auckland Launches Te Waharoa Cruise Terminal
Port of Auckland announced Te Waharoa, a new international cruise terminal slated to open in early 2027 on Quay Street. The $120 million project is part of a broader NZ$200 million investment that also adds a big‑ship wharf at Bledisloe North. Designed...
Tesla Teases Going Plaid Mode with the Model 3
Tesla Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy said the company regularly envisions a Plaid‑powered Model 3, but integrating the high‑output carbon‑sleeved motors would be a tight engineering squeeze. While the Model S and Model X Plaid trims have been discontinued, a Model 3...
Israeli Air Force Takes Delivery Of Its First KC-46A “Gideon”
The Israeli Air Force received its first KC-46A tanker, nicknamed “Gideon,” at Nevatim Air Base on May 27, 2026, less than a month after the flight was announced. The delivery is the first of an initial six‑aircraft order valued at...
Cathay Group Orders A350 Freighters
Cathay Group in Hong Kong placed firm orders for two Airbus A350F freighters, bringing its total A350F commitment to eight aircraft and raising the global order book for the cargo variant to 107. The A350F, still under development, is expected...
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American Airlines Reminds Banned AAdvantage Members: “Lifetime” Means Forever [Roundup]
American Airlines has reiterated that its "lifetime" bans on AAdvantage members are permanent, closing new accounts for individuals whose original memberships were terminated seven years ago. The airline cited a court ruling that any credit‑card sign‑up linked to a banned...
Dry Van Spot Rates Surge Toward 2021 Peak as Trucking Market Tightens Again
Spot rates for dry‑van, refrigerated and flatbed trucks climbed ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, with dry‑van rates now just 12 cents shy of their December 2021 peak. FTR data shows dry‑van spot rates rose 13 cents in a week and...
Why Autonomous Fleets Aren’t Ready for Real Cities Yet
Chris Nielsen, founder of Austin‑based eCab, argues that fully autonomous fleets are far from ready for real‑world cities. While vehicle perception and AI have advanced, the operational ecosystem—remote operators, maintenance crews, and city‑level chaos—remains a major hurdle. He highlights that...
CN Magazine – Free Issue Now Available
Container News has released a free issue of its CN Magazine ahead of Posidonia 2026 in Athens. The edition offers exclusive analysis, service updates, market intelligence and strategic insights across container shipping, ports and international trade. It highlights growing geopolitical...
Asia-Europe and Transpacific Container Trades Face Diverging Trends in Early 2026
Container shipping showed divergent trends in early 2026. Transpacific volumes from Asia to the United States fell 8.8% year‑on‑year, with China’s exports down 17.5%, while ASEAN shipments grew, especially Thailand (+23.3%) and Cambodia (+48.5%). In contrast, Asia‑Europe trade remained resilient,...
Huawei-Backed Aito Launches Updated M9 SUV to Target Premium Buyers
Huawei‑backed Aito unveiled the second‑generation M9 SUV on May 27, pricing the base model at 479,800 yuan ($70,760) and the top Ultimate edition at up to 659,800 yuan. The lineup drops the four‑seat variant, offering only five‑ and six‑seat EREV and BEV...
GE’s LEAP Engines Shipped Today Should Match Durability of the Venerable CFM56, Company Says
GE Aerospace announced that the latest batch of CFM International LEAP engines shipped this week meet the durability benchmark set by the long‑standing CFM56 family. The company says the LEAP now achieves the 20,000‑cycle service life that airlines have relied...
Alaska Airlines Faces $165,000 Fine For Allowing Intoxicated Passengers On Board Its Planes
Alaska Airlines is confronting a proposed $165,000 civil penalty from the Federal Aviation Administration after the regulator documented intoxicated passengers on 11 flights between February 2024 and February 2025. Under 14 CFR § 121.575(c), carriers must refuse boarding to visibly intoxicated individuals, a rule the...
What Happens to Auto Insurance When There Are No Drivers?
Tesla confirmed production of its Cybercab, a fully autonomous robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals, marking a tangible step toward driverless mobility. The vehicle’s launch underscores a looming disruption for commercial auto insurers, whose pricing and liability models are...
Why BUILD America 250 Would Be Uniquely Bad For Passenger Rail
The draft BUILD America 250 Act appears to increase rail funding on paper, but ties almost all of it to the annual appropriations process, leaving more than 80% of current federal rail money at risk. Advocates warn that the $64 billion...
Albania April 2026: Market up 3-Fold, BYD Holds 54.5%+ Share
Albania’s auto market exploded in April 2026, expanding 214% year‑on‑year to 1,388 units and up 164.3% year‑to‑date. BYD retained a commanding 54.5%+ share, with the Sealion 7 SUV leading sales at a 17.6% slice of the market for the third consecutive...
The 5 Maritime Chokepoints That Move the World Economy
A handful of maritime chokepoints—Hormuz, Malacca, Bab el‑Mandeb, the Turkish Straits and the Taiwan Strait—carry the bulk of global seaborne trade. Hormuz alone moves roughly 20 million barrels of oil daily, about a quarter of the world’s seaborne crude, while Malacca...
How Waymo Is Helping Visually Impaired People Gain New Independence
Waymo’s driverless robotaxis are gaining traction among visually impaired users, highlighted by a New York Times feature on Ruben Brunt and Sarah Funes. The American Council of the Blind, an early supporter, cites Waymo’s reliable, guide‑dog‑friendly service as a breakthrough in mobility. Users praise...
Denver Airport Has a Radical Fix for Overcrowded Trains: Make Passengers Walk
Denver International Airport announced that, beginning in 2027, it will convert sections of its existing underground baggage tunnels into pedestrian walkways linking Concourses A‑B and B‑C. The move aims to relieve chronic overcrowding and reliability problems on the airport’s inter‑terminal...
SpaceX Starlink Gets Its Latest Airline Adoptee, Grabbing Three of the ‘Big Four’
SpaceX’s Starlink will be installed on more than 500 American Airlines narrow‑body jets, starting in the first quarter of 2027. The rollout brings Starlink’s satellite internet to three of the U.S. "Big Four" carriers—American, United and Southwest—solidifying its dominance in...
Tuesday’s Headlines Have Long COVID
Transit agencies across the U.S. continue to grapple with pandemic‑induced ridership declines, especially commuter rail serving white‑collar workers, while Amtrak bucked the trend with a 6% rise in ridership and smaller losses. States are experimenting with speed‑limiting devices for repeat...
Breeze Airways Promo: Save 45% on Round Trip Base Fares with Promo Code BIRTHDAY
Breeze Airways is offering a 45% discount on round‑trip base fares when travelers apply promo code BIRTHDAY. The promotion is available for bookings made between May 26 and May 29, 2026, for travel from August 11, 2026 through January 30, 2027, with several blackout dates. Supply is...
US Airlines Continue to Push Off Timeline for Return to Tel Aviv
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have further delayed the resumption of flights to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, now targeting January 2027 and December 2026 respectively, citing heightened security risks from the 2026 U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict. Delta will still restart JFK‑TLV service...
Federal Tech Overhaul Mandated as Trucking Identity Theft Skyrockets
An amendment to the BUILD America 250 Act would force the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to deploy automated tools that flag suspicious commercial‑vehicle registrations. The proposal, championed by Rep. Brad Knott, responds to a 1,500% surge in cargo fraud since...
How the Hormuz Crisis Is Normalizing Administered Access
Recent geopolitical friction in the Strait of Hormuz has prompted a shift from open navigation to administered access. A major reinsurer pulled its coverage for vessels transiting the waterway, and a leading P&I club issued a 72‑hour cancellation notice, forcing...
Missed Opportunities: Using Access to Assess Alternative Historical Urban Rail Networks
The paper applies an accessibility‑based appraisal to Sydney’s rail history, estimating how alternative network configurations would have altered job accessibility and translating those changes into land‑value uplift using hedonic pricing models. It revisits Bradfield’s 1916 heavy‑rail proposal, the 1974 Sydney...
Pony AI Raises 2026 Robotaxi Revenue Target to 3.5 Times of 2025 Level
Chinese autonomous‑driving firm Pony AI announced it will aim for robotaxi revenue in 2026 that is more than 3.5 times its 2025 level, after reporting a 395% year‑on‑year jump to $8.6 million in the first quarter. The company also lifted its...
Maersk Updates Inland Fuel Surcharges
Maersk will impose a 5% export fuel surcharge (EFS) and a matching 5% import fuel surcharge (IFS) on the base price of all inland haulage routes, starting May 27, 2026. The move follows a sharp rise in global fuel prices...
Italian Regulators Investigate EasyJet Over Deceptive Checked Luggage Pricing
Italian competition watchdog AGCM has opened a formal investigation into EasyJet for allegedly misleading checked‑luggage pricing on return flights. The airline’s booking flow displays a combined cost for both legs, hiding the price for each segment and requiring extra clicks...
Yusen Logistics Deploys cargo.one AI Platform for Global Air Freight Operations
Yusen Logistics has partnered with cargo.one to deploy an AI‑powered operating system across its global air‑freight sales and procurement functions. More than 100 Yusen branches will access the platform, which consolidates live, static, contract and consolidation rates alongside local trucking...