How Many Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft Are In Service?
The Boeing 737 MAX has transitioned from a heavily scrutinized program to a cornerstone of the global narrow‑body market, with roughly 2,200 deliveries recorded through February 2026. After accounting for the two aircraft lost in fatal crashes, an estimated 2,198 jets remain in service worldwide. The model is now a core asset for more than 100 airlines, supported by about 7,000 firm orders, and it competes directly with Airbus’s A320neo family. Ongoing certification work on the MAX 10 and MAX 7 variants, especially an engine anti‑ice issue, continues to shape the program’s trajectory.
New Federal Grant Rules Could Kill Detroit Road Diets
The Trump administration’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program has introduced new grant rules that restrict funding for projects that reduce vehicle lane capacity, a practice known as road dieting. Detroit’s $12.5 million federal grant for a Gratiot Avenue redesign—one...
Rising Fuel Price Could See Box Shipping Face a Bill of up to $35bn
Rising fuel prices linked to the Hormuz crisis could add $30‑35 billion to global container shipping costs if sustained for a year. Sea‑Intelligence estimates an extra $153‑$178 per TEU, potentially pushing freight rates higher. While direct fuel expenses are significant, analysts...
The Cost of Sticking to Outdated Systems in the Logistics World
The logistics sector still relies heavily on email chains and Excel spreadsheets for bookings, rate confirmations, and delivery orders, despite the broader shift toward AI and automation. While emails appear cost‑free, they generate hidden expenses through time wasted searching for...
Epstein Files Still Weigh on DP World Despite Solid Delivery
DP World released solid preliminary 2025 results, highlighting strong growth and a logistics segment that outperformed its peers. The company, however, provided limited insight into unit‑level costs and cash flow, leaving analysts seeking more transparency. Meanwhile, lingering legal issues tied...
US Cruises Sail Into Higher Costs as Oil Prices Rally; Carnival Could Be Hardest Hit
Rising oil prices, up more than 35% since the Iran conflict, are inflating fuel costs for U.S. cruise lines. Carnival Corp stands out as the only major U.S. operator that does not hedge its fuel, exposing it to steep profit...
2026 Ram 1500 BackCountry Is the Truck's Latest Off-Road Model
The 2026 Ram 1500 lineup introduces the BackCountry trim, positioned between the Warlock and Rebel off‑road models. It adds a one‑inch lifted suspension, skid plates, electronic locking rear differential, 18‑inch wheels with 32‑inch tires, and black exterior accents. Pricing starts...
Liberian Registry to Introduce Electronic Seafarer Documents
The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest ship registry, announced the rollout of electronic seafarer documents. The new system, featuring QR‑coded digital certificates and the SEA360 mobile app, will complement existing hard‑copy paperwork while enabling faster, secure verification. Integrated into the...
Iranian "Air Force One" Reportedly Destroyed By Israeli Air Force
Israel’s air force announced it destroyed the Iranian government‑owned Airbus A340‑300, the aircraft used by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for diplomatic and procurement flights. The strike comes amid intensified US‑Israel operations against Iran following the February 28 killing of Iran’s leader. The...
Europe’s New Biometric Border System to Enhance Entry Controls From April 2026
From 10 April 2026 the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace passport stamps with an automated biometric registration for non‑EU visitors across all 29 Schengen states. The system captures facial images and fingerprints, linking them to passport data to create a digital...
Shuttles Ex-India on the Increase with Long-Haul Schedules Constrained
Middle East geopolitical tensions are constraining long‑haul container schedules, prompting mainline carriers to redeploy capacity into regional shuttle services from India. Hapag‑Lloyd is evaluating an ad‑hoc shuttle linking Kandla to UAE ports such as Khor Fakkan or Fujairah, building on its...
EUROCAE Launches Consultation on VTOL Certification
EUROCAE has opened an open‑consultation on draft guidance ED‑342, which proposes using advanced simulation for handling‑qualities certification of vertical take‑off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The WG‑112 working group approved the draft after peer review on 13 March, and the document outlines...
BYD’s Five-Minute EV Chargers Are Going To Europe To Take On Ionity
China’s BYD will begin installing its Flash Chargers in Europe within weeks, delivering up to 1.5 MW of power to a single vehicle. The chargers are currently compatible only with BYD’s Denza Z9GT, which uses the new Blade 2.0 LFP battery and...
Universal Logistics Q4 Profit Plunges as Intermodal Losses Deepen
Universal Logistics Holdings reported a sharp decline in Q4 2025 results, with operating revenue falling to $385.4 million, a 17% year‑over‑year drop, and net income plunging to $3.7 million, or 14 cents per share. The intermodal segment was the biggest drag, seeing revenue...
Air China Cargo Ramps up Glasgow Prestwick Operation
Air China Cargo has upgraded its Chengdu‑Glasgow Prestwick service to a daily schedule, up from four flights per week, responding to surging e‑commerce demand. The route carries Chinese consumer goods into Scotland while exporting premium Scottish products such as salmon,...
What Made Ford's Toploader Transmission So Durable?
Ford introduced the four‑speed Toploader transmission in 1964, featuring a rugged cast‑iron case accessed only from the top. The top‑loading architecture allowed shift rails to be supported by the case sides, eliminating side‑load stress and boosting durability. It powered iconic...
Industrial Power Shapes Logistics Power
China’s industrial upgrade is reshaping global logistics as high‑value exports like electric vehicles, batteries and renewable‑energy equipment drive a surge in outbound freight to Europe. The China‑Europe rail corridor now sees a westbound to eastbound container ratio approaching 7:1, highlighting...
Canada Trade Pivot Has Funds for Supply Chain Development, but Lacks a Plan
Canada is reshaping its trade policy to cut reliance on the United States, aiming to double non‑U.S. exports by 2035. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push has unlocked a new C$5 bn Trade Diversification Corridors Fund to upgrade ports, rail and air...
The Gold Coast Death Wake that Led to Mar-a-Lago
Dragos Sprinceana, a Romanian immigrant, built GoldCoast Logistics into a 350‑truck carrier that amassed $889,630 in FMCSA fines, faced two major enforcement actions, and accumulated 150 crashes resulting in ten fatalities. The company operated through a maze of shell entities,...
Landsec Brings in Partner to Roll Out Retail Portfolio EV Charging Network
Landsec has struck a 20‑year partnership with RAW Charging to install a £24.5 million electric‑vehicle charging network across its flagship retail destinations. The rollout will deliver 1,000 charging bays – 554 AC fast and 446 DC rapid – at 28 sites,...
Review: The Bear 650 Is the One Royal Enfield Everyone Is Sleeping On
Royal Enfield’s Bear 650 is the company’s first true scrambler, built on the proven Interceptor 650 platform but with distinct styling, a revised exhaust and off‑road‑focused suspension. The 648 cc twin‑cylinder engine delivers 47 hp and a torque boost to 42 lb‑ft, while the bike...
Chartwell Marine, CAJS Sign Japan Vessel MoU
Chartwell Marine and the Cooperative Association of Japan Shipbuilders (CAJS) have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop crew‑transfer vessels (CTVs) and service‑operation vessels (SOVs) for Japan’s offshore‑wind market. The partnership leverages Chartwell’s proven vessel designs and CAJS’s network of...
Budapest’s Combino Trams Celebrate 20 Years in Service
Budapest’s BKV celebrated the 20‑year anniversary of its Siemens Combino tram fleet, which entered service in July 2006 on the heavily trafficked lines 4 and 6. The 40‑vehicle fleet has moved more than two billion passengers and accumulated nearly 7 million service hours. At 54 meters...
Experience the Future of Baggage Handling at PTE World 2026
Cognex is showcasing its next‑generation 360° automated tag reading (ATR) system at PTE World 2026 in London. The AI‑powered solution claims up to 99% read accuracy, full IATA compliance, and seamless integration with RFID, dimensioning and OCR technologies. Its 360‑degree...
Mott MacDonald Boosts Aviation Business
Mott MacDonald has reinforced its aviation, maritime and offshore practice by appointing Jason Buckland as aviation director and Kim Yates as sustainable aviation and green ports market lead. Buckland brings senior roles at British Airways, Etihad, GE and Arcadis, and will steer the...
Hong Kong Forwarders Hit Out at ‘Soaring’ Cargo Fuel Surcharges
Hong Kong freight forwarders, led by HAFFA, condemned airlines' steep cargo fuel surcharge hikes. Some carriers increased long‑haul surcharges more than fourfold and short‑haul nearly quadrupled, far outpacing the 30‑40% rise in crude oil prices. HAFFA blames the liberalisation set...
Why Polestar’s Industry-Leading Approach To Sustainability Is A Breath Of Fresh Air
Polestar has cemented its reputation as a sustainability pioneer by publishing full Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) reports for every model since 2020, a practice still rare in the automotive sector. The latest LCA for the Polestar 5 grand tourer shows a...
Market Continues to Digest Koko’s Collapse, Kenyan CORSIA Supply Implications
Koko Networks’ Kenyan operations entered insolvency after the government refused a Letter of Approval needed for CORSIA Phase 1 eligibility, halting the project’s credit pipeline. Spot prices for eligible CORSIA credits slipped from a peak of $23.10 to $15.90 per tonne...
Space Technology on the Rails: ESA and Tended Test a System for Railway Construction
The European Space Agency and British firm Tended are advancing the Virtual Worksite Marker Board (VWSMB) system, a digital solution that replaces physical railway work‑site signs with geofenced virtual boundaries. Pilot trials with Siemens Mobility and Network Rail have demonstrated...
Swissport Strengthens Sofia Cargo Offering
Swissport has launched a 2,200 m² air‑cargo warehouse at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport, adding 2,000 m² of storage capacity and a 2,000 m² fenced yard. The facility supports a broad cargo mix—including pharmaceuticals, perishables, e‑commerce parcels, live animals and high‑value items—and features temperature‑controlled...
UK’s First On Track Machine Fitted with ETCS
Loram has delivered the UK’s first on‑track machine equipped with ETCS Level 2, the RGC01 rail‑grinding unit supplied to Network Rail. The integration, led by Hitachi Rail with support from Aegis and TUV, completed testing on Network Rail’s Tuxford and Melton...
Red Sea Crisis Reinforced Need to Be Ready at Sea, Say Western Navy Chiefs
Western naval chiefs warned that the Red Sea missile and unmanned‑system attacks by Houthi forces have highlighted a critical need for constant readiness at sea. The United States‑led Operation Prosperity Guardian and the EU‑led Aspides mission were rapidly deployed to...
Strait of Hormuz Marks First Full Day’s Pause as No Ships Cross Amid Iran War
Maritime tracking data recorded zero commercial transits through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, marking the first full day without traffic since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28. Vessels were observed clustering just outside the narrow...
Higher Gas Prices Spark a Surge of Search Interest in EVs
Rising gasoline prices have sparked a noticeable uptick in online interest for electric vehicles, with CarGurus reporting a near‑10% rise in new EV listing views and a 15% jump for used models since March 1. Google Trends shows queries for...
Sanctions Push Russia to Broaden the Use of Intermodal Rail
Russian Railways (RZD) has begun intermodal tests in the Saint‑Petersburg region, loading semi‑trailers and swap bodies onto trains. The initiative builds on earlier trials dating back to 2019 and follows a fully‑loaded semi‑trailer train run in 2022. Piggyback traffic surged...
Indexes’ Uncertain Response in a Volatile Container Market
The Iran‑related conflict in the Arabian Gulf is creating sharp uncertainty in container markets, with analysts reporting divergent rate trends. Drewry’s spot‑rate data shows double‑digit increases on Asia‑North America and Asia‑Europe lanes, while Xeneta’s regional data points to stagnant or...
Emirates Reroutes Flights After Drone Attack on Dubai’s Airport
Emirates responded to a drone strike at Dubai International Airport by rerouting flights to nearby hubs, temporarily suspending operations at the main terminal. The incident forced a shutdown for safety inspections, prompting the carrier to shift services to Abu Dhabi...
The Fascinating Engineering of the Titanic: How the Great Ocean Liner Was Built
The video essay by EngineerGuy highlights the Titanic’s massive engineering feats, noting three million rivets, 52,000‑ton displacement, and a daily coal consumption of 650 tons. It places Titanic alongside its sister ships Olympic and Britannic, showing how each faced distinct...
Malaysia’s US$6 Billion Megaport Imperils Mah Meri Way of Life
Malaysia is moving ahead with a US$6 billion expansion of Port Klang, adding a third terminal that could handle up to 30 million TEU annually by 2060. The project is positioned as a response to regional competition, especially Singapore’s Tuas megaport, and...
Singapore Airlines Renews Distribution Agreements with Amadeus
Singapore Airlines has renewed its multiyear distribution agreements with Amadeus, covering both legacy EDIFACT messaging and the newer New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology. The deal guarantees continued access for travel sellers on the Amadeus platform to SIA’s fares, products, and...
Air Fares From Asia to the UK Soar Amid Middle East Crisis: Are Airlines Profiteering or Providing a Service?
Air fares from Asia to the United Kingdom have surged as the Middle East conflict disrupts key flight corridors, limiting available seats and prompting airlines to adjust pricing. Capacity cuts and rerouted paths have pushed ticket costs up by 30‑40...
New Direct Flights From Jakarta to Da Nang: Vietjet Links Indonesia to Vietnam’s Beach Paradise, Boosting Travel Between Jakarta, Da...
Vietjet announced the launch of direct flights between Jakarta and Da Nang, set to begin in April 2026. The new service offers discounted fares, providing a faster, cheaper option for travelers heading to Vietnam’s coastal resorts. By linking Indonesia’s capital...
Indian Carriers Cancelled 4,335 Flights Till Now, Says Rammohan Naidu Amid West Asia Conflict
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu told Parliament that Indian airlines have cancelled 4,335 flights, while foreign carriers have dropped about 1,187 flights amid the West Asia crisis. He emphasized that safety and closed airspace leave airlines no choice...
Didi’s Core Business Remains Strong as Global Expansion Pressures Earnings
Didi Chuxing posted a 10.5% revenue increase in Q4 2025, driven by strong domestic mobility growth, while its international expansion sharply lifted costs and erased overall profitability. Domestic gross transaction value rose 11.2% to RMB 87.2 billion and adjusted EBITA turned positive...
Röhlig Logistics Sets Course for Further Growth in Chile and Latin America
Röhlig Logistics announced a strategic expansion plan for Chile and the wider Latin American market, including the launch of a new hub in Santiago in 2026. The company aims to boost its regional revenue by 15% by 2028, backed by...
Uber, Bolt Drivers Log Off Apps in Protest over Low Fares, 25% Commission
Thousands of Uber and Bolt drivers in Lagos have begun a three‑day strike, logging off the apps to protest low fares and steep platform commissions. The Amalgamated Union of App‑Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) says drivers are squeezed by rising...
How Intelligent Logistics Systems Are Improving Trade Efficiency
Intelligent logistics systems are reshaping global trade by integrating AI, IoT, big data, and automation. These technologies deliver real‑time visibility, predictive routing, and automated warehousing, cutting transit times and operational expenses. The shift improves supply‑chain resilience, reduces carbon footprints, and...
Posco to Invest in Global Artificial Graphite Anode Plant in Vietnam
South Korea's Posco Future M announced a KRW 357 billion ($239 million) investment to build an artificial graphite anode plant in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam. The facility will initially target 55,000 metric tons of annual capacity, scaling up in phases as orders materialize, with...
Kia EV9 GT
Kia’s EV9 GT is a performance‑focused, 2.7‑tonne electric SUV that packs 501 bhp and 546 lb‑ft of torque, accelerating from 0‑62 mph in 4.6 seconds. Priced at just over £82,000, it offers a 99.8 kWh battery with a WLTP range of 316 miles and...
Procopiou Pushes Tanker Expansion with More VLCC Orders
Greek shipowner George Procopiou is expanding his crude carrier fleet with an order for four 306,000‑dwt VLCCs from Hengli Heavy Industry, placed through Dynacom Tankers. The contracts are valued between $400 million and $600 million. This deal marks the second VLCC order...