Lytx Fleet Risk Report Finds Collision Rates Rose Just 4% in 2025
A panel of automation leaders highlighted rapid advances in AI‑driven robotics, autonomous mobile robots, digital twins and predictive maintenance that are reshaping warehouses. They stressed that buyers now prioritize measurable ROI, speed‑to‑value and seamless integration over technology for its own sake. Talent shortages and the need for interoperable, open‑architecture solutions were identified as critical hurdles. Looking ahead, the experts envision facilities where humans, robots and intelligent software collaborate to turn distribution centers into strategic, data‑rich assets.
ResilienX Receives FAA Waiver for Remote BVLOS Operations
ResilienX, Inc. received an FAA Certificate of Waiver allowing routine beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight (BVLOS) drone flights without visual observers, using NUAIR’s FAA‑accepted surveillance network. The waiver, effective through September 30 2029, covers a 1,900‑square‑mile area in Central New York and lifts restrictions under 14 CFR...
One Dead After Small Plane Crashes Near Lake Tahoe
A small single‑engine aircraft en route to Truckee Tahoe Airport crashed southwest of Olympic Valley near Lake Tahoe on Sunday, killing the lone pilot. The crash was detected by an Apple alert and radar loss, prompting a rapid response from...
NSW Councils Demand Fuel Reservations for Garbage Runs
New South Wales councils have formally requested guaranteed fuel allocations to protect essential services such as waste collection. The move follows sharp price spikes and supply shortages that threaten municipal operations. Council leaders, backed by the Local Government Association, are...
Exceptional Growth in Africa
Africa’s airfreight sector is projected to grow 6% in 2025, far outpacing global forecasts, as intra‑African trade expands under the AfCFTA and consumer demand rises. Companies are shifting from sea‑dominant logistics to integrated air solutions that promise speed and reliability....
Aerotec Group Establishes European Maintenance Hub in Croatia
Aerotec Group has completed the acquisition of Croatia‑based Global Aerotech, turning Rijeka Airport into a central European hub for line and base maintenance, aircraft storage, cabin refurbishment and teardown. The 2,500‑meter runway and 24‑hour IFR capability allow the facility to...
Phase 3 of Signal Work at MBTA’s Columbia Junction Starts March 26
The MBTA has finished Phase 1 and 2 of its Red Line signal modernization ahead of schedule and will launch Phase 3 on March 26, with each phase expected to last about two weeks. Phase 4 is projected to start around April 9. The work replaces...
Improving Fleet Management
Fleet management has shifted from basic maintenance to a data‑driven strategic function, leveraging real‑time GPS, AI routing, and predictive analytics to cut costs and boost utilization. Modern platforms integrate telematics, driver safety, and fuel monitoring, turning vehicles into measurable business...
Milano Prime Reports 16% Traffic Growth in Early 2026
SEA Prime, operating under the Milano Prime brand at Milan’s Linate and Malpensa airports, reported a 16% year‑on‑year traffic increase in early 2026, with daily peaks above 130 movements. The surge is linked to the Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics and Milan...
UAS Launches Trip Management Platform at SDC 2026
UAS International Trip Support unveiled GTMx, a mobile‑first trip management platform, at the NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference in Cleveland. The solution consolidates trip creation, communication, documentation and tracking into a single interface, replacing scattered email and messaging workflows. GTMx...
Southern Sky Aviation Opens US Customs Facility in Mississippi
Southern Sky Aviation inaugurated a U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility at Trent Lott International Airport in Pascagoula, Mississippi on March 19, turning the airport into an official point of entry for international flights. The 24/7 customs service, part of...
Driver Behavior, Not Mileage or Road Conditions, Emerges as Dominant Factor in Commercial Vehicle Collisions
Motive’s 2026 AI Road Safety Report, analyzing 1.2 billion hours of dash‑cam video across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, finds driver behavior—not mileage, road conditions, or external factors—to be the chief predictor of commercial‑vehicle collisions. The data shows a 9.5% year‑over‑year...
FAA Updates GNSS Interference Guide Months After First Release
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued Version 1.1 of its GPS/GNSS Interference Resource Guide, just three months after the initial release. The update adds detailed cockpit instructions for spotting interference, such as time shifts, map anomalies, and false terrain alerts. It...
Does Your Android Auto Keep Disconnecting? What to Do About It - for Now
Android Auto users are reporting frequent disconnections on both wired and wireless links, primarily affecting Google Pixel devices and Samsung Galaxy S26 phones. The issue surfaced after the March Pixel software drop and has spread across multiple phone generations. Temporary work‑arounds...
Berg Insight Sees Steady Growth for Public Transport ITS in Europe and North America Through 2030
Market research firm Berg Insight projects the public‑transport intelligent transport systems (ITS) market in Europe to rise from roughly $2.9 billion in 2025 to $3.6 billion by 2030, and North America from about $1.3 billion to $1.8 billion, reflecting a mid‑single‑digit CAGR of about...
Can An Electric Snowmobile Become The Tesla Of Winter Tourism?
Taiga Motors, a Canadian firm, has launched three electric snowmobile models aimed at European ski resorts seeking to cut greenhouse‑gas emissions. To date, the company has shipped roughly 2,000 units across France, Norway and other Alpine markets. While the upfront...
The Marsden Point Refinery Probably Wouldn’t Be the Saviour Shane Jones Is Telling You It Is. Here’s Why
New Zealand’s Marsden Point refinery shut in 2022 was a private business decision, not a direct government order as some politicians claim. The plant had supplied up to 70% of the nation’s fuel before closing, but relied on imported Middle‑Eastern...
War in Iran Is Disrupting Air Travel, Hitting Middle East Hardest
War in Iran has sharply disrupted global air travel, with jet fuel prices roughly doubling after the Strait of Hormuz blockage. Airlines worldwide are raising fares and fuel surcharges, exemplified by Air France and KLM’s $58 increase on long‑haul tickets....
Class I Briefs: CN, CPKC De México
Canada National Railway (CN) was named Canada Post’s National Carrier – Multi Mode winner, citing its strong safety performance and a zero‑incident year. The accolade underscores CN’s reliability in mail transport across Canada. Meanwhile, CPKC de México President Oscar del Cueto was...
The Strait of Hormuz & Why It Matters
In a 3EDGE Week in Review video, Chief Investment Strategist Fritz Folts and CEO/CIO Steve Cucchiaro examine the geopolitical risks of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz. They outline the waterway’s strategic role in global oil transport and...
MPs Demand Revival of Croydon Rail Overhaul Due to ‘Fundamental’ Link with Gatwick Expansion
South East MPs are urging the government to revive the Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme (CARS), a £2.9 bn (≈$3.7 bn) Network Rail project paused in the 2021 spending review. The scheme would reconfigure tracks and expand East Croydon station to eight platforms, creating...
People News: Sasser, Port of Long Beach
Sasser, Inc. announced Michael Kelly as President of its Rail division, overseeing Chicago Freight Car and CF Rail Services, succeeding retiring veteran Thomas Clark. Kelly brings a track record of sales leadership that helped expand the company’s leasing portfolio. The...
Samsung SmartThings Car-to-Home Service Is Finally Here
Samsung and Hyundai Motor Group have rolled out the SmartThings Car‑to‑Home service, enabling drivers of eligible Hyundai and Kia vehicles to control select Samsung home appliances from the car’s infotainment screen. The feature, which complements the Home‑to‑Car functionality launched last...
Dodge Durango Brings Back the 6.4-Liter Hemi With R/T 392 Launch Edition
Dodge revives the 6.4‑liter Hemi V‑8 in the 2026 Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition, positioning it between the standard 5.7‑liter Hemi and the supercharged 6.2‑liter Hellcat. The model starts at $51,990 plus a $1,995 destination fee, offering 475 hp, 470 lb‑ft of torque,...
Buy the Dip: Used EVs Look Like a Great Investment Right Now
After a turbulent period for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, used EVs are hitting the market at unprecedentedly low prices. Listings now show late‑model EVs under $25,000, often two years newer and 40,000 miles less than comparable gasoline cars. The Manheim...
Op-Ed: Singapore Cruise Centre Reimagines Passenger Operations with Real-Time Data
Singapore Cruise Centre (SCCPL) is entering the final stage of a five‑year digital transformation that centers on a real‑time data integration platform built on Solace’s event‑driven architecture. The platform unifies passenger, vessel, baggage, staff and resource data, enabling instant updates...
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The FAA Just Flagged 150+ Airport Safety 'Hot Spots' Across the U.S.—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
The Federal Aviation Administration has flagged more than 150 runway‑safety “hot spots” at airports across the United States, adding major hubs such as San Francisco, Chicago O’Hare, and Atlanta to the list. The update follows a fatal Air Canada Express collision...
Panama-Costa Rica MoU Advances Cross-Border Rail Coordination
Panama and Costa Rica have signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate the development of a cross‑border rail link between Panama City, David and the Paso Canoas border. The MoU sets up joint engineering, environmental and regulatory studies aimed at...
Turkey Enters Containerised Ferrous Scrap Market
Turkey, the world’s largest seaborne scrap importer, has begun receiving containerised ferrous scrap from the UK, a trade previously limited to Asian destinations. The shift was driven by Switzerland‑based Stelaris Resources, which arranged the first deliveries from Mellor Metals and...
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This Bizarre, Wedge-Shaped Airplane Seat Went Viral—Here's Why
A Japan Airlines Boeing 737‑800 seat captured on Reddit sparked viral interest due to its odd wedge‑shaped cushion. The cushion signals that the seat is out of service because the aisle seat in row 15 lacks a forward seat, creating a safety...
Here's Why Airbus Doesn't Seem Fazed Over Boeing's Push For The 737 MAX 10
Airbus’s A321neo family has solidified its lead over Boeing’s 737 MAX 10, offering greater range, capacity, and lower operating costs. Boeing’s MAX 10 remains stuck in certification, now expected in Q3 2026 with first deliveries in early 2027, after years of grounding and reputational damage....
Chaos, Hand Signals and the 'Code': Driving in 1950s London
In 1952 London traffic operated without painted lane markings, traffic lights or speed cameras, relying on a complex, unofficial code of hand signals and police gestures. Drivers used trafficators, arm signals and subtle lane‑changing cues to navigate crowded streets where...
New Android Automotive Version Will Control More of Your Car
Google unveiled Android Automotive OS for Software‑Defined Vehicles (AAOS SDV), extending the platform beyond infotainment to manage non‑safety vehicle functions. The open‑source framework lets OEMs integrate voice assistants, maintenance alerts, and other controls via OTA updates, reducing reliance on fragmented proprietary...
Connecting Your Car Beyond the Dashboard
Google announced it will open‑source the Android Automotive OS for Software‑Defined Vehicles (AAOS SDV), extending the platform beyond infotainment to cover non‑safety vehicle functions. The move creates a unified, open infrastructure that lets carmakers integrate software modules more efficiently and push...
Case Re-Enters 200-Plus-HP Motor Grader Market with GR Series
Case Construction Equipment (Case CE) announced the GR series, a trio of motor graders ranging from 240 to 325 horsepower, marking its return to the 200‑plus hp segment. The lineup—GR925, GR930, and the flagship GR935—will be built by South Africa’s...
Google’s Android Automotive Is Moving From the Dashboard to the ‘Brain’ of the Car
Google unveiled an expanded Android Automotive OS that moves beyond infotainment to manage non‑safety vehicle functions, effectively turning the platform into the car’s central computer. The open‑architecture system will handle climate control, lighting, seat adjustments, digital keys and driver profiles...
TTC, TMU Partner to Drive Transit Innovation
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has teamed up with Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) through the Transit Innovation Yard to test five cutting‑edge research projects. The initiatives span automated rail inspection, cross‑device wayfinding kiosks, a sustainability‑focused digital twin of a TTC...
PPG Launches New PPG InsightsNav for Seastock Coatings
PPG has introduced InsightsNav, a cloud‑based analytics platform that consolidates seastock coating purchase data for shipowners and operators. The tool standardizes fragmented records into interactive dashboards, enabling real‑time spend visibility and predictive budgeting. By highlighting port‑level pricing and order‑consolidation opportunities,...
TSA Lines Are so Bad at some Airports that United and Delta Are Letting Passengers Move Their Flights
A partial U.S. government shutdown has left TSA agents unpaid since February, prompting up to 10% of staff to call out and causing security lines of four hours or more at major hubs like Atlanta and Houston. In response, airlines...
Philippine Model City Deploys Electric Minibuses To Offset Rising Fuel Costs
Pasig City unveiled five fully electric minibuses on March 23, expanding its free‑ride program with a $332,300 investment. Each vehicle, costing roughly $66,900, seats 22 passengers and accommodates eight standing riders, and will initially run along Caruncho Avenue. The rollout...
Beyond Connectivity: High Lander and Dimetor Sign StrategicAgreement to Secure the Future of Global Airspace
High Lander and Dimetor have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to embed cellular intelligence into uncrewed traffic management (UTM) and beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight (BVLOS) drone operations. The deal upgrades their earlier partnership, merging High Lander’s Vega UTM with Dimetor’s AirborneRF, NAVSentry and...
Op-Ed: Biofuels Move From Theory to Practice at Sea
Shipowners are turning to biofuels as the most practical near‑term tool to meet MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 28 and the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) requirements. IMO guidance now permits up to 30% bio‑fuel blends without extra NOx assessments, and B100 can be...
BYD Plans 20 Canadian Dealerships Within a Year as 6.1% Tariff Deal Opens the Floodgates
Chinese EV giant BYD announced plans to launch 20 branded dealerships across Canada within its first year, following Ottawa’s reduction of the tariff on Chinese‑built electric cars from 100% to 6.1%. The new trade deal caps imports at 49,000 vehicles...
New Renault Twingo Van Revealed with Double the Load Space
Renault has unveiled a van conversion of its new electric Twingo for French utility EDF, boosting cargo capacity to 797 litres—more than double the standard model’s 360‑litre boot. The rear seats are removed and replaced with a metal cage and...
Amazon Adding 112K-SF Warehouse to Orlando-Area Holdings
Amazon announced plans to construct a 112,000‑square‑foot warehouse on a 45‑acre site in Titusville, Florida, near the Indian River. The facility is expected to support Amazon Leo, the company’s low‑Earth‑orbit satellite broadband network, following FCC approval for 3,236 satellites. Amazon...
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This New App Feature Decodes Airport Chaos to Help You Avoid Delays and Airport Disruptions
Flighty has launched an Airport Intelligence feature that aggregates real‑time data from more than 14,000 airports worldwide. The tool translates technical inputs such as METARs, TAFs and NOTAMs into plain‑English explanations of delays, cancellations and staffing issues. Users can view...
Headlight Glare a Real Pain for 6 in 10 Drivers: Survey
A new AAA survey shows 60% of drivers find headlight glare a major problem, with 73% saying it has worsened over the past decade. Oncoming headlights are blamed by 92% of respondents as the primary source, while glare is reported...
Responsible Supply Chain Conference London: Meet the Speaker – Emily Coon, St Austell Brewery
The Responsible Supply Chain Conference (RSCC) in London will feature Emily Coon, Sustainability Manager at St Austell Brewery, discussing how to turn sustainability ambitions into operational reality. Coon highlights that embedding ESG criteria into core procurement processes, rather than treating...
NOVACAVI Launches Tow Cable Identification Solution
NOVAVACI, an Italian underwater‑cable specialist, introduced a fast, reliable identification system for steel‑wire armored cables used on research and defense vessels. The solution, displayed at stand D80 during UDT 2026 in London, lets operators instantly distinguish active cables when multiple systems...
AIAA Celebrates the eIPP Awards and AAM Progress
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) marked the March 9, 2026 announcement of the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) awardees, highlighting a milestone in advanced air mobility (AAM) integration. Over the past decade, AAM has evolved from early concepts like...