PIE Taps Sprague As Director
Pinellas County appointed Mark Sprague as the new director of St. Pete‑Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Sprague previously served as deputy and interim director at PIE and brings extensive pilot experience from Comair and Spirit Airlines. He also held operational roles at Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) and Washington Dulles (IAD). County officials highlighted his expertise in analytics, emergency response, FAA/TSA compliance, and stakeholder engagement to drive the airport’s next growth phase.
Boeing Vs Lockheed: Who Has The Best-Selling Military Aircraft Of All Time?
Boeing’s B‑17 Flying Fortress remains the all‑time best‑selling combat aircraft with 12,731 units built, a record set during World War II’s massive production surge. Lockheed Martin, while never eclipsing the B‑17’s single‑model total, boasts several high‑volume platforms—including the C‑130 Hercules (2,700+), F‑16...
Tesla Says FSD Was Off Before Cybertruck Crash — but the Video Tells a Different Story
A Tesla Cybertruck equipped with Full Self‑Driving (FSD) crashed into a concrete barrier on Houston’s 69 Eastex Freeway on August 18, 2025, after the autonomous system failed to navigate a sharp curve. Driver Justine Saint Amour disengaged FSD four seconds before impact, but the...
OOCL Sunflower Reaches Long Beach After Losing Containers in Pacific Storm
The ultra‑large container ship OOCL Sunflower arrived at the Port of Long Beach after a North Pacific storm caused it to lose 32 containers overboard and damage 57 more on deck. The incident, which occurred on March 3 south of the...
Wisk Aero Unveils Second Gen 6 Autonomous eVTOL Prototype
Wisk Aero, a Boeing subsidiary, has unveiled its second sixth‑generation autonomous eVTOL prototype, registered as N607WA. The full‑scale aircraft is slated for its inaugural flight within weeks, marking a critical milestone toward certification. Wisk maintains its roadmap to launch a...
Buick Launched This Luxury Electric Van in China for $70,000
General Motors’ Buick brand unveiled the GL8 Encasa, a seven‑seat all‑electric luxury van in China, priced at 489,900 yuan (≈$70,000). The flagship model features a 96 kWh LFP battery delivering up to 373 miles (CLTC) and a 646 hp dual‑motor AWD system that sprints...
Lufthansa Cargo Integrates Add-On Services Into Booking Process
German carrier Lufthansa Cargo has embedded optional add‑on services directly into its online booking flow, allowing shippers to select and price extras with a few clicks. The initial rollout offers Sustainable Choice, Personal Supervision and smartULD, with toDoor delivery and...
2027 Volkswagen Tiguan
The 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan arrives unchanged from its 2025 redesign, offering a base 201‑horsepower turbo‑four and an optional 268‑horsepower SEL R‑Line Turbo. Pricing spans roughly $33,000 for entry‑level models up to $45,000 for the performance‑focused trim. Fuel‑economy peaks at 34 mpg highway,...
Cornyn Bill Targets TSA Perks for Congress
Sen. John Cornyn introduced the “End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act,” which would require members of Congress to undergo the same TSA screening as the general public and ban federal funds for expedited airport access. Lawmakers could still...
Mosdorfer Rail Highlights Advanced Solutions for Light Rail Electrification
Mosdorfer Rail unveiled a full‑system portfolio for light‑rail electrification, featuring its Tensorex tensioning device, bespoke cantilever assemblies, EN 62621‑compliant insulators, and insulated‑rope replacement components. The offerings promise consistent overhead line tension, reduced maintenance, and adaptability to varied urban track layouts. By...
2027 Nissan Leaf
Nissan revives the Leaf as a 2027 electric sub‑compact SUV, offering a 214‑hp front‑wheel‑drive motor and a sleek, upright design. The S+ trim delivers a best‑in‑class EPA‑estimated 303‑mile range, while pricing spans $32,000 to $41,000. Fast‑charging up to 150 kW enables...
FedEx to Shutter 9 New York Parcel Centers
FedEx announced the closure of nine parcel centers in New York and one in Pennsylvania as the final phase of its Network 2.0 integration. The program consolidates legacy express and ground operations into a single surface network, aiming to cut excess...
5 Ways In-House Warehouse Solutions Improve Efficiency & Reduce Costs
Storage Solutions highlights five ways its in‑house warehouse capabilities drive efficiency and cut costs. By keeping design, engineering, and project management internal, the firm can tightly control schedules, anticipate hurdles, and deliver customized layouts with integrated automation. Rapid response teams...
HarborLab, Danaos Collaborate on Fully Integrated Port Cost Management Solution
HarborLab has partnered with Danaos Management Consultants to launch the first fully automated port cost management solution, linking HarborLab’s platform directly with Danaos’ Port Expenses, Voyage Estimation and Protocol modules. The integration replaces manual XML file exchanges with real‑time bi‑directional...
A Station Wagon Is Entering One of the Hardest 24-Hour Races in the World
BMW has transformed its M3 Touring into a 24‑hour race car for the Nürburgring Langstrecken‑Serie, debuting in the SPX exhibition class at the upcoming Nürburgring 24H. The wagon, based on the M4 GT3 EVO platform, features a longer chassis and...
Hertz Will Rent You An Ineos Grenadier If You Felt Your Vacation Was Too Comfortable
Hertz announced that it will add the INEOS Grenadier to its rental fleet at select U.S. airports this spring. The rugged, boxy SUV targets travelers seeking a more adventurous, off‑road experience than a typical economy car provides. Hertz’s SVP of...
Labor Updates: LIRR, TTC
The Presidential Emergency Board’s second review of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) contract dispute sided with the five‑union coalition, recommending a 14% wage increase over four years and retroactive pay. The board deemed the union’s final offer more reasonable...
Scandlines Races To Fully Electrify Ferry Services As Fehmarn Tunnel Stalls
Scandlines launched Baltic Whale, an all‑electric freight ferry, on the Puttgarden–Rødby route, increasing freight capacity by 27% and featuring a 10 MWh battery that charges in under 15 seconds. The vessel joins a hybrid fleet, part of a €400 million program to...
300,000 New EV Chargers Planned For Latin America
ZapCharge, the international arm of China’s Shaanxi Fast Charger, announced a plan to install 300,000 public EV chargers across Latin America by 2030, with an intermediate target of 50,000 stations by 2027. Industry analysts estimate the region will need between...
Toyota's Raptor-Rivaling Tundra Is Reportedly Real and Has a Name
Toyota has filed a trademark for the name “TRD Hammer,” signaling a forthcoming high‑performance version of its Tundra pickup. The trademark, submitted on March 10, follows a owner survey that described a truck with 37‑inch tires, long‑travel suspension, and a powerful engine....
Former Uber CEO Says Waymo ‘Obviously’ Ahead of Tesla in Robotaxi Race
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick said Waymo is clearly ahead of Tesla in the robotaxi race, citing Waymo’s proven sensor suite, lower hardware costs and 400,000 weekly rides across ten U.S. cities. He contrasted this with Tesla’s vision‑only approach, which...
Iran War: Saudi Arabia’s Airline “Saudia” Gets Ranked 2nd Most Punctual in the World; Here’s Top 5
Amid the escalating Iran‑U.S. conflict, widespread airspace closures have forced carriers to cancel or reroute flights across the Middle East and Europe‑Asia corridors. Despite these disruptions, Cirium’s On‑Time Performance Review 2025 ranks Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier Saudia as the world’s...
IMO Secretary-General Urges De-Escalation, Seafarer Protection
IMO Secretary‑General Arsenio Domínguez condemned recent attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which have killed at least seven seafarers and injured many more. He warned that roughly 20,000 crew members remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, facing...
Soaring Gas Prices Could Send Buyers Crawling Back To EVs And Hybrids
Rising gasoline prices, now hovering around $100 a barrel, are prompting some consumers to reconsider electric and hybrid vehicles, echoing past oil‑price shocks. In the U.S., analysts say prices would need to reach roughly $6 per gallon before a sizable...
Trenitalia Builds French High-Speed Depot
Trenitalia France, a subsidiary of Italy’s FS, signed a 35‑year lease with SNCF Network to build a new high‑speed train depot in Maisons Alfort‑Pompadour, south of Paris. The €80 million facility will accommodate up to 25 Frecciarossa trains, featuring three maintenance...
Air Seychelles Resumes Long Haul Flights, Temporarily, Using Etihad 787
Air Seychelles will temporarily resume nonstop Mahé‑Paris flights from 22 March to 29 April 2026, operating three times weekly using a leased Etihad Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner. The carrier’s own fleet of A320neos and Twin Otters cannot cover the 4,871‑mile sector,...
Norwegian Main Line Plagued by Train Cancellations
Go‑Ahead Nordic’s Oslo‑Stavanger Sørlands line suffered severe disruptions, with roughly 42% of trains cancelled in September‑October 2025. An inspection by leasing firm Norske Tog uncovered 83 serious faults across the 31 leased units, ranging from dust‑laden electrical cabinets to cracked hoses...
5 Key Benefits of Mobile ASRS Systems for Modern Warehouses
Mobile Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) are gaining traction as warehouses seek higher efficiency and space utilization. Unlike fixed‑aisle solutions, mobile ASRS deploys roaming robots that can access any rack, delivering redundancy and continuous throughput even during maintenance. The...
Luxury Cruise Descends Into a Diarrhea Nightmare
The CDC reported a norovirus outbreak on Princess Cruises' Star Princess that sickened 141 guests and 52 crew members during a two‑week Caribbean itinerary. The virus struck seven days into the voyage, forcing quarantine measures and extensive sanitization across the...
Could Earlier Warning Systems Be the Answer to Risk Reduction in Terminals?
Container terminals are adopting continuous reefer telemetry to replace labor‑intensive, snapshot monitoring. The cold‑chain market exceeds $400 billion, and high‑value pharma shipments demand real‑time temperature data to avoid spoilage and regulatory penalties. Net Feasa’s Agentic Control Tower™ (ACT) platform extends vessel‑level connectivity...
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean Report Warns Shipping Must Master Data to Remain Competitive
Lloyd’s Register and OneOcean released a report warning that the maritime sector’s surge in operational data is hampered by fragmentation and low standardisation, jeopardising compliance and commercial advantage. Their Digital Maturity Index shows data standardisation at 2.45 / 4 while overall digital...
Chicago to Add or Upgrade 200 Bike Share Stations
Chicago’s Divvy bike‑share system will receive roughly 100 brand‑new stations and 100 upgraded docks, targeting high‑demand corridors such as the lakefront and dense neighborhoods. The upgrades will add extra bike capacity to existing sites, while new stations fill gaps in...
Washington Opens Tesla’s Direct EV Sales Loophole to Rivian and Lucid
Washington state lawmakers approved Senate Bill 6354, ending Tesla's 12‑year exclusive direct‑sales exemption and allowing Rivian and Lucid to sell EVs straight to consumers. The bipartisan vote was 84‑9 in the House and 47‑2 in the Senate, and the measure...
J.B. Hunt Says Fuel Spike Not yet Driving Intermodal Conversion
J.B. Hunt’s intermodal division reported strong margin improvement despite a 30% surge in diesel prices since the Iran conflict, yet shippers have not begun shifting freight from truckload to rail. Intermodal still delivers roughly 22.8% cost savings versus truckload, well...
Why Delivery Reliability Now Matters More Than Speed
Retailers have spent a decade chasing Amazon‑style speed, but a Locus survey shows only 9% of shoppers believe promises are consistently met. Missed windows and silent delays erode trust, with 92% of customers abandoning a brand after just a few...
Why Did McDonnell Douglas Build The C-17 Globemaster With A T-Tail?
McDonnell Douglas equipped the C‑17 Globemaster with a T‑tail to maximize rear‑cargo clearance and preserve elevator effectiveness during airdrop operations. The high‑mounted horizontal stabilizer, inherited from the YC‑15 prototype, also improves stall recovery and overall pitch stability. Combined with a...
FTA Launches Safety Investigation of Illinois DOT Oversight of CTA
The Federal Transit Administration has launched a Safety Management Inspection of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s State Safety Oversight program for the Chicago Transit Authority. The inspection aims to uncover root causes of persistent deficiencies, including limited onsite presence, weak...
Piraeus Declines 6% for Second Year, Cosco Ports Results Show
Cosco‑controlled Piraeus port reported a 6% drop in 2025 throughput, handling 3.97 million TEU, marking the second consecutive year of decline. Analysts attribute the loss to Red Sea disruptions that rerouted cargo to Spain and northern Europe rather than pure demand...
Supply Chain Scenarios to Consider Due to War in Iran
The war in Iran has triggered a cascade of interlocking supply‑chain shocks, from maritime rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope to soaring war‑risk insurance premiums and heightened cyber‑attack risk. BSI Consulting outlines two recovery paths: a swift cease‑fire that...
Prozo Expands Hyderabad Footprint with New Fulfilment Centre Amid South India Growth Push
Prozo has opened a 1,04,524 sq ft multi‑client fulfilment centre in Medchal, Hyderabad, expanding its local footprint to nine warehouses covering roughly 6.5 lakh sq ft. The new site, positioned on NH‑44 with direct Outer Ring Road access, taps a logistics hub that accounted for...
From the Road to Recruitment: Tammie Dean Empowers Women in Trucking
Former owner‑operator Tammie Dean now leads recruitment at Lily Transportation, using her active Class A CDL to evaluate and match drivers. She founded the Lily Ladies committee, which provides mentorship, CDL training, scholarships, and networking to boost female representation. Women now...
AI Could Handle 60% of Supply Chain Disruptions by 2031
Gartner predicts that by 2031, AI will autonomously resolve 60% of supply‑chain disruptions, reducing the need for human intervention. The forecast responds to mounting trade, geopolitical, and climate‑driven interruptions that strain traditional response methods. Companies are urged to begin with...
From the Lakes, on the Lakes & for the Lakes: Captain Paul C. LaMarre III
Captain Paul C. LaMarre III, a third‑generation Great Lakes mariner, has turned the dormant Port of Monroe into a regional economic engine, now delivering roughly $85 million in impact and 520 direct jobs. He leads the American Great Lakes Ports Association...
Stonehenge Tunnel DCO Officially Revoked as It ‘No Longer Aligns with Strategic Policy Objectives’
The UK transport secretary has formally revoked the Development Consent Order for the Stonehenge Tunnel, a 3.3km underground road project beneath the World Heritage site. The decision cites a lack of secured funding, a shift in national transport policy, and...
Bids Open for £18M London Gateway Port’s Second Rail Expansion
DP World has opened a tender for the £18 million Phase 2 expansion of the London Gateway rail terminal. The project will install an 850 m reinforced concrete crane rail beam, five new sidings and 21 switches to integrate the terminal with the...
View Exterior Photos of the 2026 Toyota Corolla FX Hatchback
The 2026 Toyota Corolla FX is a new special‑edition hatchback that adds sport‑focused exterior styling while keeping the standard Corolla underpinnings. It is offered in three paint options—Inferno, Ice Cap and Blue Crush Metallic—and features exclusive gloss‑white 18‑inch wheels and a larger rear...
UK Travel to Nashville Rises 11% Year-on-Year
Nashville International Airport reported 143,440 UK passengers in 2025, an 11% increase from the previous year. European travelers now represent 33% of the airport’s international traffic, with overall European arrivals up 19% year‑on‑year. BNA has risen to the second spot...
Korean Air Has Ended Airbus A380 Flights On 11 Routes: Full List
Korean Air has retired Airbus A380 service on 11 routes, leaving it with six super‑jumbos – the joint‑second‑smallest A380 fleet worldwide. The carrier previously operated ten A380s, scrapping four, and has already phased out the Boeing 747‑8i. The A380’s last regular European...
Porsche Penske 963s Will Race At Sebring With '90s Throwback 911 GT1 Livery
Porsche Penske Motorsport will field its 963 hypercar at the 12 Hours of Sebring dressed in a retro livery that mirrors the 1996 Porsche 911 GT1. The paint scheme celebrates Porsche’s 75th anniversary, Team Penske’s 60th, and a 30‑year Mobil 1...
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This Is the No. 1 Rental Car Mistake Travelers Make, According to Experts
Travelers often skip documenting rental cars, leading to costly disputes. Experts advise taking photos and videos of both exterior and interior at pickup and return, including roof shots in hail‑prone areas. Visual records create a timestamped baseline that counters false...