Global Rollout of Hydrogen Buses Advancing, World Platinum Reports
The World Platinum Investment Council reports accelerating global rollout of platinum‑based hydrogen fuel‑cell buses. New Flyer has secured 500 fuel‑cell engines (50 MW) for its Xcelsior CHARGE FC buses, while Portugal’s CaetanoBus is delivering 12 buses and building green‑hydrogen production and refueling infrastructure in Porto. European OEM Bosch introduced a rooftop fuel‑cell module to meet the EU’s 2030 zero‑emission bus target, and Asian manufacturers Toyota‑Isuzu and Hyundai are advancing cost‑effective and long‑range fuel‑cell buses. China’s Guangzhou added 249 hydrogen buses, underscoring the scale of deployments worldwide.
Designing Circadian Lighting for Rail: From Opportunity to Implementation
The article outlines how rail operators can move from the strategic case for circadian lighting to practical implementation. It recommends starting with station waiting lounges, then piloting tunable LED systems in first‑class carriages before scaling to standard class with optical...
What It Really Means: SKU Segmentation
SKU segmentation groups products by strategic role, letting firms tailor supply‑chain policies such as inventory, service targets, and capacity to each segment. By separating high‑volume, high‑profit, seasonal and low‑performing items, companies can balance cost, service and cash trade‑offs more effectively....
Over 25,000 Electric CLAs Registered in Europe
Mercedes‑Benz has registered roughly 25,500 all‑electric CLA models in Europe through February, with Germany leading at 9,600 units. Registrations have remained strong month‑over‑month, even surpassing typical post‑holiday dips, and about half of the sales are to business fleets. In contrast,...
Why Are 110 Certified Indian Ship Recycling Yards Frozen Out by Brussels?
The European Commission’s 15th edition of the European List of Ship Recycling Facilities names 41 approved yards, all outside South Asia, despite more than 110 Indian and 23 Bangladeshi yards holding Hong Kong Convention compliance certificates. South Asian facilities now process...
Are Parcel Lockers Becoming a Serious Supply Chain Play for Retailers?
Parcel lockers are moving from a niche convenience to a core component of retail fulfilment in the UK. InPost research shows 41% of consumers now receive parcels via lockers, with 115 million parcels processed annually, including 28 million returns. Retailers see lockers...
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‘BLOODY SCARY’: Fire Chopper Crash Above Hout Bay Ends in Miraculous Escape
A yellow Huey firefighting helicopter operated by Kishugu Aviation clipped a cliffside above Hout Bay on March 25, flipped over and lost its rotors. The dramatic crash was captured on video, but pilot Mike Bothma escaped unharmed. The incident occurred...
Accelleron Books Its 10,000th Order for A100-L/A200-L Turbocharger Series
Accelleron has recorded its 10,000th order for the A100-L/A200-L low‑speed turbocharger series, a line first launched in 2009 and expanded in 2013. The turbochargers power marine two‑stroke engines ranging from 3,000 kW to 28,000 kW, covering bulk carriers, tankers, LNG ships and...
Maraen Unveils £30m Port of Nigg Investment
Maraen announced a £30 million (≈$37.5 million) investment to build a new heavy‑duty quay and roll‑on/roll‑off capability at Scotland’s Port of Nigg. The funding follows the 2025 acquisition of Port of Nigg, Global Energy (Group) and Global Energy Services by Mitsui & Co. Europe...
Aeromexico Returns to Quito with Four Weekly Flights
Aeromexico has reinstated its nonstop service between Mexico City and Quito, launching four weekly Boeing 737 MAX 8 flights. The inaugural return flight was marked by a ceremony attended by Quiport’s CEO Ramón Miró and Aeromexico’s North‑Latin America VP Pepe Zapata. The...
Rhenus Expands Britax Römer Partnership with Integrated European Logistics Solution
Rhenus Logistics has expanded its partnership with child‑safety brand Britax Römer by delivering a fully integrated European logistics network centered on its Wesel hub. The solution unifies ocean freight from China, inland waterway transport via Rotterdam, centralized warehousing, and road distribution...
Hyundai-Kia: EV Momentum Stalling Changes US Product Plans
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis are revising their U.S. electric‑vehicle lineups as sales momentum stalls and federal EV incentives disappear. The slowdown, coupled with higher import tariffs, has prompted the Korean automakers to delay or cancel several planned models and shift...
The Worst Airport in America
The Atlantic’s piece crowns Newark Liberty International as America’s worst airport, citing record‑high delays, two‑hour security lines, and abysmal food options. Data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics shows Reagan Airport leads in delays, while Newark ranks second for on‑time...
AWG Invests $110M to Modernize Distribution Center
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is investing $110 million to modernize its Gulf Coast distribution center in Pearl River, Louisiana, adding advanced automation to boost order accuracy, service reliability, and weather resilience. Construction runs Jan‑Nov 2027 with automation installed in April, and...
Air China to Restart Beijing Delhi Service From April 21
Air China will restart direct Beijing‑Delhi flights on April 21, operating a thrice‑weekly Airbus A330 service that includes onward connections to the United States and Canada. The carrier becomes the fourth airline to launch routes after India‑China passenger flights resumed in November. Over...
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Bus Falls Into River While Boarding Ferry in Bangladesh, Leaving 24 Dead
A passenger bus carrying roughly 40 people capsized while attempting to board a ferry at Daulatdia in Bangladesh's Rajbari district, plunging about 30 feet (9 m) into the Padma River. Rescue teams recovered 22 bodies and confirmed 24 deaths, including women and...
How Lightfoot’s Plug-and-Play Fleet Technology Is Helping Businesses Stay Ahead of the Fuel Crisis
Lightfoot has turned its driver‑coaching hardware into a plug‑and‑play solution that connects to a vehicle’s OBD port without specialist wiring. The system delivers up to 15% fuel savings, translating to about $679 per vehicle per year at current diesel prices...
Swissport Drives Pharma Cold Chain Growth at EuroAirport Basel
Swissport’s cool+connect facility at EuroAirport Basel‑Mulhouse‑Freiburg has processed over 1,000 temperature‑controlled (RKN‑equivalent) containers since its February 2025 launch, with monthly volumes now reaching 200‑250 units. The growth underscores Basel’s emergence as a pivotal European gateway for life‑science air cargo. Integrated digital...
Supply Chain Planning Investment Is Concentrating Around Fewer, Higher-Impact Capabilities
Supply chain planning investments are concentrating on a narrow set of high-impact capabilities rather than a broad array of tools. Companies are prioritizing real-time demand sensing, multi-echelon inventory optimization, and tighter integration between planning and execution systems. The shift reflects...
Mexico Awards $US 220m ETCS Contract
Mexico’s rail authority Attrapi awarded a joint venture of Siemens Mobility and Sonda a 3.84 billion‑peso (≈ $220 million) four‑year contract to deliver ETCS Level 1 signalling for the Mexico City‑Querétaro‑Irapuato passenger line. The deal includes design, supply, installation and commissioning of an operations...
SADC REGIONAL PORTS CONFIRM PARTICIPATION IN LANDLINKED ZAMBIA 2026
Land‑linked Zambia 2026 has secured participation from all six key SADC ports—Beira, Dar es Salaam, Durban, Lobito, Nacala and Walvis Bay—signaling a major push toward multimodal connectivity. Zambia’s goal of producing 3 million metric tonnes of copper by 2031 will place...
Hellmann Targets Automotive with New JV
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and Samvardhana Motherson International have created a joint venture to build a global automotive logistics platform. The new company, headquartered in Dubai, will begin operations in June 2026 and later add sites in Europe, North America, India and the...
Assessment Guide for Alternative Propulsion Systems in Rail Vehicles Offers Practical Guidance
TÜV SÜD released an Assessment Guide to help rail manufacturers evaluate battery and hydrogen propulsion systems, addressing the current lack of harmonised safety standards in Europe. The guide outlines a holistic safety analysis covering hazard identification, residual risk, system integration, and...
2026 Top 100 Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Providers
Inbound Logistics released its 2026 Top 100 Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Providers list, highlighting a mix of legacy ERP firms, AI‑driven startups, and fintech players. Over half of the companies now deliver cloud‑native platforms offering real‑time visibility, predictive analytics, and...
Lawsuit Delays DC Bike Lane Closure Until at Least April
A lawsuit filed by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) has forced the District of Columbia to postpone the planned removal of a protected bike lane on 15th Street until at least April 1. The legal challenge alleges the National...
Gaskins: How Data and Data Analytics Improve Asset Utilization and Loaded Miles
Patrick Gaskins explains how real‑time fleet data and predictive analytics are reshaping trucking operations. By giving dispatchers minute‑by‑minute visibility, carriers can match loads to trucks, cut empty miles, and lift loaded‑mile percentages. Integrated network‑wide platforms further align operations, sales, and...
Ill. FD Takes over Ambulance Service for Neighboring Fire District
Starting July 1, the Lexington Fire Protection District will become the primary ambulance provider for the neighboring Octavia Fire Protection District, delivering basic life support services staffed by licensed EMTs. The agreement covers the communities of Anchor, Cropsey, Colfax and Cooksville....
IntraLogisteX 2026: From Automation Hype to Real-World Solutions
IntraLogisteX 2026 highlighted a decisive shift from automation hype toward real‑world, low‑risk solutions that can be integrated into existing warehouses. Around 200 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors underscored the demand for modular software, AI‑driven orchestration, and adaptable robotics rather than wholesale...
All-Terrain Vs Mud-Terrain Vs Rugged-Terrain Tires: What's The Difference?
All‑terrain (A/T), mud‑terrain (M/T) and rugged‑terrain (R/T) tires each target distinct driving conditions, from mixed‑use highways to deep‑mud trails. A/T tires offer a balanced tread that handles pavement, snow and light off‑road work while lasting 50,000‑65,000 miles, though they can...
British Airways Adds Extra Flights to Delhi, Mumbai
British Airways announced additional capacity on its London‑Delhi and London‑Mumbai routes through the end of May. Starting April 7, a third daily flight will operate on the Delhi‑Heathrow sector, and a third daily service to Mumbai begins May 15. The airline will...
Boeing 777-8 Freighter Mid-Fuselage and Wings Come Together
Boeing announced that the first 777‑8 freighter’s mid‑fuselage has been joined to its 235‑foot composite wings, marking a key assembly milestone at the Everett final‑assembly plant. Production of the 777‑8F began in July 2025, but the program’s market launch has been...
Closer Cooperation with Scotland and Wales Under Great British Railways
Britain’s transport secretary Heidi Alexander and Welsh transport minister Ken Skates have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to align Wales’ rail services with the forthcoming Great British Railways (GBR) body. The MoU commits Transport for Wales and GBR to...
Yang Ming Expects Higher Transpacific Annual Contract Rates This Year
Yang Ming expects 2026 transpacific contract rates to rise as soaring bunker fuel prices trigger route‑specific surcharges. Over 60 % of its fleet is scrubber‑fitted, allowing a switch to cheaper high‑sulphur fuel and mitigating cost pressure. The carrier also faces operational disruptions,...
Nova Delivers Antimony Mining Equipment
Nova Minerals Ltd. is moving a massive suite of antimony mining and sorting equipment to its Estelle project via a 100‑mile winter ice road in Southcentral Alaska. Unusually cold temperatures allowed crews to construct five‑foot‑thick ice bridges capable of handling...
Skyways – Head of Flight
Skyways, an Austin‑based autonomous cargo aircraft startup, announced a $37 million contract with the U.S. Air Force to expand its unmanned logistics platform. Backed by investors such as Y Combinator, the company designs, builds, and operates its aircraft for commercial and...
International Airport Summit Partners with World-Renowned Innovators Aeroporti Di Roma for November Conference
International Airport Summit has teamed up with Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) to host an invitation‑only Day 0 event on 10 November at ADR’s Innovation Hub in Rome. Senior leaders, including VP Transformation & Technology Emanuele Calà and CEO Marco Troncone, will showcase...
Cochin Shipyard Sign JV to Develop Electric Mobility, Energy Storage Technologies
Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) and HBL Engineering Ltd have signed a joint‑venture to create electric‑propulsion and energy‑storage solutions for the maritime sector. The partnership will develop advanced marine batteries, battery‑management systems, electric motors, power electronics and charging infrastructure for both...
Medway Eyes Further Expansion in France After Receiving Its First Locomotives
Medway, the MSC‑group rail freight arm, received its first four Stadler Euro6000 locomotives in Lyon, marking the start of an eight‑unit acquisition costing €4 million per unit (~$4.4 million). The €41.1 million investment, one‑third of which is funded by EU Recovery and Resilience...
G R Infraprojects Share Price in Focus After Securing ₹2,440 Crore NHAI Highway Project in Bihar
G R Infraprojects secured a National Highways Authority of India contract to build a segment of NH‑33 between Mokama and Munger in Bihar. The award is valued at ₹2,440.87 crore, roughly $295 million, and adds a multi‑year project to the company’s pipeline....
FLNG Specialist Golar Reviews Future Path
Golar LNG has launched a formal strategic review, hiring Goldman Sachs as financial advisor to explore options such as a sale, merger, asset divestiture or corporate restructuring. The review will assess the company’s entire platform, including its two operating FLNG...
Virgin Voyages Sailing Club: Guide to Status Tiers, Benefits, and How to Earn Points While Cruising
Virgin Voyages’ Sailing Club loyalty program now features three tiers—Sailing Club, Blue Extras, and Deep Blue Extras—earned solely by completing paid cruises. The first tier unlocks basic perks after the second sailing, while Blue Extras (third and fourth sailings) adds...
PrimeFlight to Be Alaska’s Cargo Handling Agent for New US-UK Route
Alaska Airlines will launch a daily nonstop wide‑body service between Seattle and London Heathrow on May 21, 2026, and has appointed PrimeFlight Cargo as its handling agent at LHR. PrimeFlight will also begin cargo handling for Alaska at Sacramento International...
Florida’s Digital Tower Boosted by FREQUENTIS X10 Implementation
Bartow Executive Airport has installed Frequentis' X10 digital‑tower communications platform within its newly renovated Digital Tower Operations Center. The solution consolidates voice, recording and ATIS data onto a single, future‑ready platform, replacing legacy systems. Designed to boost resilience, safety and...
West Coast Port Row over Booking Systems Threatens Supply Chain Efficiency
A dispute is brewing on the U.S. West Coast as Advent eModal, the dominant provider of container appointment software, threatens to block carriers from using third‑party aggregation tools. The West Coast MTO Agreement mandates truckers to book slots, but eModal’s...
German Silence Leaves the Netherlands in the Dark on Railway Planning
Germany’s “Third Track” upgrade, a key link for the Rotterdam‑hinterland rail corridor, will not be completed within the next decade after an 80‑week construction shutdown began in late 2024. The prolonged closure has already forced the Netherlands to cut thousands...
SBB Plans New Zürich S-Bahn Depot
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has selected a site next to Schaffhausen's freight yard for a new Zürich S‑Bahn maintenance depot. The facility will feature a 220‑meter hall, three 150‑meter tracks, and will service the 116 six‑car double‑deck EMUs ordered from...
From Transport to Handling: Neura Demonstrates End-to-End Mobile Manipulation for Intralogistics
Neura Mobile Robots showcased an end‑to‑end mobile manipulation system at LogiMAT, pairing its X Move 1200 AGV with the MAiRA M cognitive cobot. The integrated platform not only transports goods but also autonomously grasps, stores, and retrieves items, eliminating manual handovers. This...
CoolCo’s Nine LNG Vessels Sport Revamped Propulsion Drives
ABB upgraded the propulsion drives on CoolCo’s nine LNG carriers, replacing frequency converters and control electronics with its latest Universal Control Unit platform. The modular retrofit adds more than ten years to each vessel’s operational life while keeping dry‑dock time...