Himalaya Shipping Lands Premium Index-Linked Charter
Himalaya Shipping has secured a 12‑ to 14‑month charter for its 210,000 dwt newcastlemax bulk carrier Mount Matterhorn, tied to the Baltic Exchange Capesize 5TC Index and offering a premium over the benchmark. The vessel will begin the new contract in the second half of March after redelivery from its current employment. The agreement includes an option to switch to a fixed‑rate based on forward freight agreement curves. Recent time charter equivalent earnings averaged $32,400 per day, with index‑linked deals reaching about $34,500 per day.
Serve Robotics and White Castle Launch Autonomous Delivery via Uber Eats
Serve Robotics and White Castle have teamed up to ship the chain’s sliders and other menu items using autonomous sidewalk robots through Uber Eats. The rollout adds Serve’s third‑generation delivery bots to the existing Uber Eats network, which already operates in major...
Smarter Heavy-Duty Towing for Fleets
Fleet managers are adopting structured processes to locate, dispatch, and monitor heavy‑duty towing providers, cutting response times and operational friction. By using digital tools to identify nearby, qualified vendors and confirm rates up front, fleets gain tighter cost control. Real‑time...
Reduce Pressure on Fleet Safety Teams
ISAAC Instruments unveiled ISAAC InView, an AI‑powered video safety system that pairs dash‑cam footage with telematics to deliver fewer, more relevant alerts for heavy‑duty fleets. By integrating AI event detection, a rugged DVR, and contextual vehicle data on a single...
The Pros And Cons Of Switching To E85 Flex Fuel
E85 flex‑fuel blends up to 85% ethanol and can be used in certified flex‑fuel vehicles or retrofitted cars. It typically sells cheaper than regular gasoline, offers higher octane for increased power, and is domestically produced, reducing reliance on imported oil....
SBB Cargo Continues to Bleed
Swiss rail freight arm SBB Cargo posted a 122 million CHF loss for 2025, a 60 % increase from the prior year, driven largely by asset depreciation. Both domestic and international tonnage continued to fall, with Swiss‑only volumes slipping below five billion net tonne‑kilometres...
Russia Pushes Icebreakers to 270 Days at Sea as Sanctions Slow Arctic Fleet Renewal
Russia will push its nuclear‑powered icebreakers to sea for up to 270 days a year, up from the previous 240‑day target. The move reflects pressure from an aging fleet, sanctions‑induced maintenance delays, and unpredictable ice conditions on the Northern Sea...
Transit Time and Cost Factors in Auto Transport
Shipping a vehicle involves multiple variables that shape both transit time and price. Distance and chosen route are primary drivers, with longer, indirect paths increasing mileage and delays. Service type—open versus enclosed—creates a trade‑off between cost and speed, while seasonal...
Make 'No Wi-Fi' An Airline Sales Pitch
Air India launched domestic in‑flight Wi‑Fi in January 2025, positioning itself as a tech‑forward carrier. A year later, the article questions whether the service truly adds value for business travelers. It argues that the enforced disconnection of a flight provides a...
ERTMS to Go Live on Final Rome–Florence High-Speed Section in April
Italy will activate the European Rail Traffic Management System on the remaining Orvieto‑Settebagni stretch of the Rome‑Florence high‑speed line in April, completing the ERTMS rollout for this key corridor. The €147 million upgrade, partially financed by the PNRR, will require a...
BMW Profits Fall 11.5% to Pandemic-Era Low After Tariffs and China Slump
BMW’s operating profit dropped 11.5% to €10.2 billion in 2025, the lowest level since the Covid pandemic, as US and EU tariffs and a 12% sales slump in China squeezed margins. The automotive EBIT margin fell to 5.3%, well below the...
Dürr Unveils Robotic System that Prints Custom Designs on Vehicle Bodies
Dürr introduced EcoNextJet, a robotic drop‑on‑demand printing system that applies custom graphics directly onto vehicle bodies during the paint process. The system uses a 2,000‑nozzle printhead capable of two‑color, 720 dpi resolution and five‑micron paint thickness, replacing traditional film decals. Developed...
Respect the Guts that Power Global Trade
President Trump urged commercial vessels to have the “guts” to cross the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a rebuttal from Captain Akee Sharma of Sailor’s Cart. Sharma emphasizes that seafarers already endure months away from families, hazardous conditions, and constant operational...
The Lucid Gravity Is Getting Apple CarPlay And Android Auto
Lucid Motors announced that an over‑the‑air software update will bring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to all Gravity electric SUVs already on the road. The update, delivered as UX version 3.5, supports both wireless and wired connections on the vehicle’s...
CES 2026: Connected Vehicles Accelerate the Pace of AI
At CES 2026 the spotlight shifted from prototype showcases to production‑ready connected vehicles, underscoring the convergence of robotics, AI and automotive electronics. Qualcomm announced a partnership with Chinese startup Leapmotor to equip the D19 with a dual Snapdragon Elite platform, marking the...
Why Don’t Many US Airlines Offer Premium Economy On Every Aircraft?
U.S. airlines largely skip premium‑economy on domestic flights because the class is tied to wide‑body, long‑haul aircraft and retrofitting costs run into millions. Instead they sell upgraded‑economy products like Comfort+, Economy Plus, and Main Cabin Extra that add legroom with minimal...
Salt Trade Seasoned with Strong Egyptian Flows
Global seaborne salt shipments jumped 19% year‑on‑year to 13.5 million tonnes in January‑February 2026, driven by Egyptian exports that more than doubled to 2.9 million tonnes. The United States recorded a record 4.2 million tonnes discharged, reflecting heightened de‑icing demand after severe winter...
TRIM Invites Private Firms to Bid to Operate Three Rail Sidings for Ten Years
South Africa's Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has issued requests for proposals to privately operate and invest in three rail sidings—Klaserie, Krugersdorp and Ngagane—for ten‑year terms. The RFPs require bidders to fund refurbishments, loading facilities, security and access upgrades while...
'Serious Concerns' | London Underground Drivers Set to Strike over Four-Day Week Plans
London Underground drivers, represented by the RMT union, will strike over the company’s plan to compress the standard workweek into four days. The proposal has been rejected by a majority of train operators in e‑referendums, yet LU management continues to...
Why California Cities Are Trying to Ban Students From Riding E-Bikes to School
The Newport‑Mesa Unified School District is weighing an age‑based ban on electric bicycles for students, prohibiting kindergarten through sixth‑grade riders and requiring parental waivers for seventh‑ and eighth‑graders, while high school students remain mostly unaffected. District officials cite safety data...
Aerowash Selected by IAG to Supply Aircraft Washing Robots to British Airways at Heathrow
Aerowash has been awarded a multi‑year leasing contract by International Airlines Group to provide aircraft‑washing robots for British Airways at London Heathrow. The deal follows a competitive tender and will see several automated washers deployed across BA’s Heathrow operations. CEO...
D’Amico Grows Orderbook to 10 Ships with Latest MR2 Order
Italian product tanker owner d’Amico International Shipping has expanded its new‑building programme in China by exercising options for two additional 50,000‑dwt MR2 tankers at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding. The vessels, priced at $45.4 million each, are slated for delivery in August...
6,000 Filipino Sailors Stranded by Strait of Hormuz Closure: ‘Bored and a Little Scared’
More than 6,000 Filipino sailors remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian missile strikes effectively closed the vital shipping lane, which carries about 20% of the world’s oil and gas. The only missing Filipino seafarer, George Miranda, was...
MOL Acquiring 25% Stake in V.Ships France
Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has acquired a 25 % equity stake in V.Ships France through its subsidiary MOL Euro Energie SAS, while deepening a long‑standing partnership on LNG vessels. Under the deal V.Ships France will assume full technical management of two new‑build LNG carriers slated...
Panagiotidis Lines up Another Nasdaq Shipowner with Tanker Spin-Off
Cyprus‑based shipowner Petros Panagiotidis is spinning off Robin Energy's tanker unit into a new Nasdaq‑listed entity called AI Okto. Existing Robin shareholders will receive one AI Okto share for every 6.5 Robin shares, and the new company will launch with...
139,000 Metro Manila Tricycle Drivers First in Line for P5,000 Fuel Aid — DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development will give 139,000 Metro Manila tricycle drivers a ₱5,000 cash subsidy to offset soaring fuel prices. Distribution begins on March 17 at 39 designated payout centers and will be staggered over three days...
Air New Zealand to Cancel Over One Thousand Flights, Rebook Passengers Amid Soaring Fuel Costs, Disrupted Energy Supply Routes, and...
Air New Zealand will cancel over 1,100 flights by early May 2026, affecting roughly 40,000 passengers, as soaring jet‑fuel prices strain its finances. The price surge stems from geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which have disrupted global oil supply...
Joby’s Electric Air Taxis Usher In A New Era For US Tourism
Joby Aviation has begun flight testing its first FAA‑conforming eVTOL, N547JX, marking a critical step toward Type Inspection Authorization and eventual type certification. The aircraft meets FAA‑approved design standards and will undergo final TIA tests at Joby’s Marina, California facility...
London Travel Disruption This Weekend: Full List of Tube and Train Closures for March 14-15 2026
London will experience extensive weekend transport disruptions on March 14‑15, 2026, with major closures on the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, DLR, Elizabeth and several Overground lines. Service gaps include no trains between Hammersmith and Tower Hill, Edgware Road and...
Venergy Targets Crude Segment with Suezmax Newbuilds in China
Greek shipowner Venergy Maritime has placed firm orders for two suezmax crude tankers with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, adding options for two more vessels. The 158,000 dwt, scrubber‑fitted ships are priced at roughly $82 million each and are scheduled for delivery in 2029...
Airport Planners Brace for Weeks of Travel Chaos Even After the War
Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) announced it will not penalize airlines for cancellations caused by the Iran‑related war and will provide slot relief for up to six weeks after hostilities cease. The conflict has already forced the cancellation of more than...
Retail Imports Made Simple: Reducing Risk and Cost
The Retail Solutions UK guide outlines a step‑by‑step framework for UK retailers to simplify imports, reduce customs delays, and cut freight costs. It highlights the importance of correct paperwork, EORI registration, and choosing the right transport mode—road for Europe, sea...
Middle East Flight Disruptions Slow Wellness Travel to India
Escalating US‑Iran tensions have disrupted flight connectivity between the Middle East and India, prompting cancellations and rerouting of wellness travelers. Kairali Ayurvedic Group lost three direct Middle‑East guests and faces uncertainty for five others traveling via the region. While short‑term...
‘Horrendously High’ Fares and Bomb Fears Upend Spring Travel
The Iran‑Israel war has shut Gulf transit hubs, wiping out up to 10% of global airline capacity. More than 46,000 flights were cancelled, driving fare spikes such as an 80% rise on Sydney‑London economy tickets and near‑tripling on Singapore‑London routes....
Port Issues Push some Bales South for Export: Cotton Australia
Cotton Australia reports that a portion of lint bales from the Northern Territory and Western Australia are being trucked over 3,500 km to Brisbane for export, despite the closer proximity of Darwin and Wyndham ports. High transport costs, limited infrastructure, and...
Ten Maersk Ships ‘Trapped’ in Persian Gulf
Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc said ten of the carrier’s vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. The ships have been grouped offshore for safety, with one under a U.S. Military Sealift Command contract....
New Pilot Scheme to Protect Bangladesh Shipbreaking Workers
The International Labour Organization, together with maritime association BIMCO, has introduced a pilot Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) for ship‑recycling yards in Bangladesh, the world’s largest ship‑breaking hub. Under the voluntary model, ship sellers contribute $0.5 per light displacement ton to...
Mobility Justice: Urban Equity in an Era of Innovation
Mobility justice reframes transportation planning as a political issue, emphasizing equity, sustainability, and inclusive design. The article outlines three core commitments—accessibility for underserved groups, environmental justice, and community‑driven processes—and showcases global examples from Barcelona, Medellín, Bogotá, Seoul, Montreal, Mexico City,...
Did GM Just Use The EV1 To Troll Ford, Again? Or Tesla? Or Both?
General Motors revived its 1990s EV1 legacy in a March 11 GM News piece, using the restored prototype to underscore the technological roots of its new second‑generation Chevy Bolt. Priced at $28,995, the 2026 Bolt undercuts the entry‑level Tesla Model 3...
Electric Car Average Price Falls by €1,800 as Carmakers Release Affordable Models to Meet EU Target — Analysis
The average price of a new electric car in the EU fell by €1,800, or 4%, to €42,700 in 2025, marking the first decline since 2020. The drop was driven by the launch of low‑cost B‑segment models such as the...
Explosions After Two Tankers Struck Off Iraq
Two tankers, the Malta‑flagged Zefyros and the Marshall Islands‑registered Safesea Vishnu, were struck while conducting a ship‑to‑ship transfer 5 nm south of Al Basrah, igniting a fire and killing one crew member. Thirty‑eight crew were rescued and all Iraqi oil terminals were...
Delta TechOps Expands MRO Capabilities With CFM LEAP 1A & 1B Engine Support
Delta TechOps announced it is now licensed to maintain both CFM LEAP‑1A and LEAP‑1B engines, becoming the only North American carrier with full LEAP MRO capability. The certification covers the A320neo and 737 MAX families, the world’s best‑selling narrow‑body aircraft. Delta recently...
MSC Strikes 45-Year Deal for Nigerian Box Terminal
Swiss shipping giant MSC Group has secured a 45‑year concession to develop a new container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos, partnering with Nigerian firm Nigerdock. The engineering, procurement and construction contract was awarded to ITB Nigeria and DEME...
Taiwan's Far Eastern Air Transport MD-83 to Be Auctioned
Taiwan's government agency announced that Far Eastern Air Transport's McDonnell Douglas MD‑83 will be auctioned, marking the third attempt to sell the aircraft after the carrier’s bankruptcy and legal entanglements. The narrow‑body jet, grounded since 2025, is being offered to...
ATSB: Cruise Ship's Chief Mate Distracted by ECDIS Ahead of Grounding
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau reported that the cruise ship Coral Adventurer ran aground off Papua New Guinea after the chief mate’s attempt to modify the ECDIS route was rejected, forcing a mid‑transit safety check. The delay caused the vessel...
AMSA Detains Bulk Carrier Due to Unpaid Wages
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) detained the Liberian‑flagged bulk carrier Ocean Bright and imposed a six‑month ban from Australian ports after discovering that eight crew members had not been paid for two months, totaling US$46,334. The detention followed a...
Multi-Car Crash on Major Bridge Injures 10, Shuts Hong Kong Airport-Bound Lanes
More than ten vehicles collided on Hong Kong's Tsing Ma Bridge at 8:31 am, injuring ten people. The crash forced the closure of all lanes heading to the airport, triggering severe congestion on the main access route. The Transport Department confirmed...
TTB 2026 Draws Strong Operator Turnout Despite Headwinds
The TTB 2026 conference in Mobile, Alabama attracted a strong operator turnout despite a partial federal shutdown, severe weather, and competing events. Attendance from vessel owners and operators rose compared with the previous year, underscoring the event’s role as a...
Free E-Bike Lock-and-Charge Hubs Roll Out on Hawke’s Bay Trails
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, alongside Napier and Hastings councils, has launched free Locky Dock lock‑and‑charge stations on key trail locations. Backed by MBIE’s Ministry of Tourism funding and delivered with Big Street Bikers, the hubs let riders secure and charge...
National Association of Waterfront Employers Joins USA-IT Coalition
The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) announced its formal entry into the United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA‑IT) coalition. USA‑IT unites public and private actors to counter a $2.2 trillion illicit‑trade economy that threatens U.S. ports and supply...