Picture of the Day: March 12, 2026
AVWeb’s Picture of the Day showcases a vintage, ski‑equipped DC‑3 flying low over Antarctica’s Darwin Glacier. The image captures the historic aircraft operating in one of the planet’s most extreme environments. It underscores the enduring capability of legacy planes when modified for polar conditions. The photo highlights both aviation heritage and modern logistical challenges in Antarctica.
Trump Administration Sues California Over Tailpipe Emissions Limits
The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against California challenging its stringent tailpipe emissions standards, arguing they force an unlawful rapid shift to electric vehicles. The suit follows congressional action that blocked California's plan to ban new gasoline car sales by...
IDB Invest Finances New Road Infrastructure for Metropolitan Area of Asunción, Paraguay
IDB Invest is providing $283 million to Rutas del Este—a consortium of Grupo Sacyr and Ocho A—to extend Paraguay’s Route 2 by roughly 61 kilometers, linking Asunción with Luque, Areguá and San Bernardino. The upgrade adds new alignments, beltways, intersections and viaducts, aiming to cut congestion, improve...
Conn. Lawmakers Propose Easing Electric School Bus Deadlines
Connecticut lawmakers have introduced a bill that eases the state’s zero‑emission school‑bus deadlines, moving the 100% target to 90% by July 1 2040 and keeping an all‑alternative‑fuel requirement for July 1 2035. Distressed municipalities would need only 50% zero‑emission buses by 2035, reaching full...
Volatile Shipping Market Drags Down OOCL’s 2025 Financial Results
OOCL’s 2025 results were hit by a volatile shipping market, heightened trade tensions and new US tariffs. Revenue slipped 9.3% year‑over‑year to $9.7 billion, while EBIT and net profit plunged 42% and 41% respectively, each landing at $1.5 billion. Despite the earnings...
Advanced Air Mobility Takes Off Under the FAA’s eIPP, While Intellectual Property Tensions Rise
On March 9, 2026 the U.S. DOT and FAA unveiled the Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), selecting eight multi‑state projects to begin real‑world operations by summer 2026. The program gives manufacturers a structured pathway to fly in national...
Charles Leclerc Said New F1 Cars Are Like Mario Kart, So Ferrari Did the Only Right Thing
Formula 1’s 2026 technical package introduced driver‑activated overtake and boost modes, sparking on‑track battles like those at the Australian Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc likened the new boost to a Mario Kart mushroom, prompting a wave of similar comments from peers such as...
Lucid Announces Midsize EV Platform, Says Profitability Lies with SUVs
Lucid unveiled a new midsize electric‑vehicle platform designed to underpin three upcoming SUVs priced below $50,000, marking a strategic push into the high‑volume midsize SUV segment. The first two models, the Earth and Cosmos, will offer distinct size and sportiness...
New-Car Affordability Challenges May Drive Used-Vehicle Demand
Used‑vehicle auction prices climbed 4% year‑over‑year in February 2026, with luxury models rising 4.1% and electric vehicles 1.8%. Rising auction costs are prompting major dealers such as AutoNation and Sonic Automotive to rely heavily on self‑sourcing through trade‑ins, lease returns...
New Xpeng G6 Now at UK Retailers Nationwide
Chinese EV maker Xpeng has launched its new G6 electric coupe‑SUV across all UK retailers. The model features an 800 V electrical architecture and a lithium‑iron‑phosphate battery that can charge from 10‑80 % in about 12 minutes, delivering up to 326 miles WLTP...
MEDIA ADVISORY: AMAC Kicks Off 2026 AMAC Economic Opportunity & Policy Forum in Washington, DC — Nation’s Aviation Leaders Converge...
The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) will host its 2026 Economic Opportunity & Policy Forum in Washington, DC, from March 18‑20. The three‑day event gathers aviation leaders, policymakers, and small‑business owners to discuss Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions...
American Airlines Makes Payment Change some Will Appreciate
American Airlines has expanded its AAdvantage program to let members redeem miles for gift cards from retailers such as Target, Sephora, Chipotle and Starbucks. The new portal offers cards ranging from $10 to $50 at an approximate value of 0.7...
Staged Rollouts Become Safety Evidence
Vehicle software updates are shifting from a single release mindset to staged rollouts that serve as safety evidence. Emerging regulations such as UN Regulation 156 and ISO 24089 require a software update management system, and a progressive rollout with measurable health gates...
USITC Probes USMCA Auto Rules’ Impact on Industry Competitiveness
The U.S. International Trade Commission has opened a fact‑finding investigation into how the United States‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement’s automotive rules of origin affect U.S. competitiveness, especially for advanced and electric vehicles. The probe follows two earlier biennial reports that highlighted mismatches between...
How to Optimize Warehouse Storage Design for Maximum Efficiency
Optimizing warehouse storage design hinges on maximizing vertical space, selecting the right layout, and integrating advanced material‑handling technologies. Extending rack heights, adding mezzanines, and complying with NFPA 13 clearance rules can double usable floor area. Choosing a U‑shaped or I‑shaped floor...
European Light Vehicle Production and Sales Decouple as Chinese Imports Take Off
European light‑vehicle production fell 3.9 % in 2024 while sales rose 4.6 %, breaking a decade‑long production‑sales alignment. Imports from China have surged, now accounting for 1.37 million vehicles in 2025 and projected to hit 1.53 million by 2030, especially in the economy segment....
Reverse Logistics - the Key To Parcel And E-Commerce Deliveries
Reverse logistics has become as vital as forward delivery amid the surge in e‑commerce shipments. Handling returns now demands specialized processes to manage cost, legal exposure, and brand reputation. Retailers and logistics providers must strengthen compliance with data‑privacy, intellectual‑property, and...
Daimler Truck Vs. Traton: The Trough Reveals It All
Daimler Truck and Traton SE are grappling with a steep contraction in global heavy‑truck demand, especially across Europe. Despite the downturn, Traton posted a 32% surge in orders, driven by aging fleets and high utilization, while Daimler Truck is concentrating...
Blue Yonder Expands Agentic AI and Mobile Experiences for Industry-Specific Supply Chain Execution
Blue Yonder unveiled an expanded suite of agentic AI tools and role‑specific mobile applications for its end‑to‑end planning and execution platform. The release adds AI agents for retail, manufacturing, transportation, warehouse and customer service functions, plus mobile allocation, operator and...
Ravi Teja Alchuri — Engineering Trustworthy AI for Production-Scale Fleet Systems
Ravi Teja Alchuri, Director of Technology at Assured Techmatics, explains that deploying AI in fleet telematics requires rigorous architectural discipline, governance guardrails, and system‑level trust to operate reliably at production scale. His platform supports over 100,000 drivers and vehicles across...
Stadler to Supply 7 More Battery Trains to ÖBB to Phase Out Diesel in Regional Austrian Rail
ÖBB has placed an order for seven additional FLIRT Akku battery‑electric trains from Stadler, slated for delivery in 2028. The units will replace diesel‑powered services on the Kamptalbahn and Erlauftalbahn lines in Lower Austria starting in 2029. Each train combines...
Avianca Cargo Introduces A330F Link Between Bogota and Caracas
Avianca Cargo launched a weekly Airbus A330F freighter between Bogotá and Caracas on March 7, providing up to 60 tonnes of maindeck capacity. The service adds 7 tonnes of belly cargo on passenger flights, creating a combined 67‑tonne weekly offering. The airline also...
Saudia Cargo Moves to Extend Sea – Air Options
Saudia Cargo has broadened its partnership with the Saudi Ports Authority and ZATCA to launch sea‑to‑air logistics corridors from the western‑coast ports, starting with Jeddah Islamic Port. The initiative enables containers to move under a single customs declaration, dramatically cutting...
The Path to Building Connected Communities
Crafton Tull planners Dave Roberts and Julie Luther Kelso, together with Laneshift founder Ryan Hale, argue that building connected communities requires both physical infrastructure and a supportive culture. They highlight walk audits and immersive experiences as tools to convert abstract...
Richmond Council to Consider Lime’s Future in Contract Vote
Richmond council will vote next week on whether to replace Lime with Forest as the borough’s sole dockless e‑bike operator. Lime logged more than 1.5 million trips in 2025, operating a fleet of about 500 bikes. Officials recommend Forest based on...
Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes Reach Record High: AAA
A new AAA Foundation report shows hit‑and‑run crashes hit a record high in 2023, accounting for nearly 15% of all police‑reported crashes. Pedestrians and cyclists were disproportionately affected, with one‑in‑four pedestrian fatalities and a similar share of cyclist deaths involving...
How Mars, Meta, Patagonia and L’Oréal Are Tackling Scope 3 Emissions: GreenBiz26
At GreenBiz26, sustainability leaders from Mars, Meta, Patagonia and L’Oréal detailed how they are measuring and cutting scope 3 emissions, which account for up to 90% of corporate carbon footprints. Mars reported a 16.4% supply‑chain emissions reduction since 2015 and launched...
FedEx Introduces Reusable Shipping Boxes for B2B Shipments
FedEx has launched a reusable shipping box system for B2B shipments, created with Returnity. The collapsible containers hold up to 50 lb, survive roughly 50 reuse cycles, and fit existing FedEx sorting equipment. FedEx says the solution can slash packaging costs...
Renfe Displays Spanish Trains in Real-Time Map and Unifies Geolocation Systems
Renfe has unveiled a real‑time online platform that maps every high‑speed, long‑distance and medium‑distance train across Spain, displaying punctuality and service details. The system lets users filter by train type, view remaining stops, and see colour‑coded delay indicators. QR codes...
New Freightos CEO Pablo Pinillos Targets Q4 Financial Break Even
Freightos announced that its CFO and interim chief executive, Pablo Pinillos, will become permanent CEO and join the board on March 16, succeeding founder Zvi Schreiber. Pinillos, who joined as CFO in March 2025, pledges to steer the digital freight...
UAVOS Utilizes In-House Manufactured Composite Curing Oven to Produce UAVRotor Blades with Extended Service Life
UAVOS announced the production of a new batch of high‑performance composite rotor blades for its unmanned helicopters, cured in the company’s proprietary OVEN‑500‑2000 composite curing oven. The blades, featuring a NACA 23012 airfoil and optional stainless‑steel leading‑edge insert, are rated for...
IATA Launches DG Digital
IATA unveiled DG Digital at its World Cargo Symposium in Lima, a fully electronic Dangerous Goods Declaration tool that integrates with the DG AutoCheck platform. The solution digitises creation and approval for more than 3,800 hazardous items, eliminating the 95%...
‘Sitting Ducks’: Oil Tankers Trapped in Gulf as Iran Widens Attacks on Shipping
Iran has intensified its campaign against commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf, targeting oil tankers and other vessels. The attacks have left several tankers immobilized, creating a bottleneck in a critical export corridor. Regional authorities report heightened naval alerts and...
MSC Takes Delivery of Seventh B777-200F
MSC Air Cargo, the freighter arm of MSC Group, has taken delivery of its seventh Boeing 777‑200F at Boeing’s Everett facility. The new aircraft, registered in Italy, expands the carrier’s European AOC fleet to seven 777Fs and adds Rome Fiumicino...
Why the Collapse of Canada–U.S. Youth Travel Should Alarm the Tourism Industry
Cross‑border youth travel between Canada and the United States has plunged, with 2025 vehicle trips down over 30%—the steepest decline since the post‑9/11 era. Airlines are responding by slashing hundreds of thousands of seats on Canada‑U.S. routes, driving prices higher...
Intertraffic Announces New Asia Event – Bangkok in 2027
Intertraffic announced the launch of Intertraffic Asia, a new exhibition and conference to be held in Bangkok from April 28‑30, 2027. The event, unveiled at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026, expands the brand’s portfolio beyond Europe, Mexico and China. It targets the...
Chicago Transit Authority to Boost Policing Hours by 75%
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has filed a Revised Security Enhancement Plan with the Federal Transit Administration, committing to a 75% increase in monthly policing hours. The plan introduces the Transit Rider Interaction Program (TRIP), which deploys officers to high‑incident...
Best Buy Counters Memory Shortage with Inventory, Vendor Tweaks
Best Buy is confronting a sharp rise in memory‑chip costs driven by an AI‑fuelled data‑center boom. The retailer plans to load warehouses with extra stock, extend vendor forecasting windows, and tighten assortments in high‑pressure categories. It also encourages suppliers to highlight...
CTDOT Announces $20MM in Rail Freight Infrastructure Grants
The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced a $20 million rail freight infrastructure grant program, supplemented by $4 million of private railroad investment. Six regional freight carriers—CSO, HRRC, NAUG, NECR, P&W, and PAS—will receive awards ranging from $1.5 million to $4.9 million for bridge repairs,...
Alstom to Deliver CBTC System for Paris Metro Line 8 Modernisation
Alstom has been chosen to supply its I‑CBTC onboard signalling system for Paris Metro Line 8 as part of the OCTYS 2030 modernisation programme. The contract covers an onboard automatic train control solution operating at Grade of Automation 2 and a dedicated radio...
Auto a Key Market to Drive Steel Decarbonization: SteelWatch
Automakers are accelerating the shift to low‑emissions steel, with 13 of 18 major carmakers now implementing decarbonisation measures. The sector’s willingness to pay a 20‑30% premium per tonne for hydrogen‑based direct‑reduced‑iron (DRI) steel is creating early demand that could unlock...
Awery Becomes First Company to Integrate IATA CO2 Connect Tool for Cargo
Awery Aviation Software has become the first digital platform to embed IATA’s CO2 Connect for Cargo into its ERP system, giving users real‑time, flight‑specific emissions data within existing workflows. The calculator draws on operational inputs from over 100 airlines, delivering...
Anglo American Iron Ore Cargoes Diverted by Iran War
Anglo American rerouted three iron‑ore vessels after the Strait of Hormuz became impassable following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. The ships—Cape Shangrila, Cape Jasmine and Mineral Zimbabwe—were diverted to Singapore, Vietnam and China respectively. Vale experienced similar disruptions, sending...
Collaboration Key to Enhancing Intermodal Experience for Passengers
SITA’s new white paper argues that collaboration and data sharing among airports, airlines, rail, maritime and city transport authorities is essential to eliminate breakdowns at intermodal transfer points. It highlights that fragmented handovers cause passenger stress, operational blind spots and...
What It Really Means: Balancing Demand and Supply
Balancing demand and supply is the cornerstone of effective supply‑chain planning, ensuring forecasts align with production capacity and inventory. When gaps arise, firms resort to costly “heroics” such as overtime, expedited freight, or excess stock, eroding margins. The article outlines...
As War Rages, Multimodal Demand Surges on Asia-Europe Landbridge
Major ocean carriers are rerouting Gulf‑bound cargo to land‑based corridors after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed by the ongoing war. Maersk now ships to Salalah, Khor Fakkan and Jeddah, then secures trucking capacity to move goods into the Persian...
Waberer’s Rail Freight Subsidiary Wins Major Contract with BMW
PSP Rail, the rail freight arm of Hungary’s Waberer’s International, has landed a long‑term contract with BMW to move finished vehicles from the automaker’s Debrecen plant to European seaports for export. The agreement, running through 2031, will initially replace a...
VIDEO: MacGregor Launches New Balanced Lashing System for Containerships
MacGregor has launched a Balanced Lashing System that equalises forces across a containership’s lashings, addressing the chronic issue of upper‑lashings bearing most of the load. By incorporating proven elastic elements, the system can boost deck payloads by up to 10%...
US Transit Fleets Have Bought Over 8,000 Zero-Emission Buses
U.S. public‑transit agencies have collectively funded, ordered, or deployed 8,116 full‑size zero‑emission buses as of July 2025, marking a 16% year‑over‑year increase. Small‑vehicle zero‑emission buses added another 1,400 units, growing 20% in the same period. California remains the clear leader, operating...
Cargo Diversions, Escalating Price War Threaten Latin American LNG Supply
The ongoing Middle East conflict is forcing LNG vessels originally slated for Latin America to reroute to higher‑paying markets in Europe and Asia. Spot prices at key Latin American terminals have risen 15‑20% month‑over‑month, yet remain below the premiums offered...