Do Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Still Come With A Tool Kit?
Harley‑Davidson stopped including its factory‑issued folding tool kit with new motorcycles around 2017‑2018, and the official online offering was removed in 2025. The kit, once standard on touring models, featured Torx, hex and screwdriver bits plus open‑end wrenches in a branded nylon pouch. While the original accessory can still be purchased from select dealers for about $59.95, it is no longer supplied with any model. Owners must now source tools independently or turn to third‑party kits.
Cool Carriers Takes Delivery of First Ship in New Snow Class
Cool Carriers, the world’s largest specialized reefer operator, has taken delivery of Snow Flower, the first of a seven‑ship Snow class built by Kitanihon Shipbuilding. The vessel can carry 5,000 high‑cube pallets and up to 168 refrigerated containers, offering 630,000‑660,000...
Reverse Engineering the UK Rail Sector’s Hard-to-Find Parts
Nufox Rubber used reverse engineering to recreate obsolete rubber seals for the UK’s Class 158 trains, addressing a parts shortage that threatens long‑lived rolling stock. The company digitised the original component, developed in‑house tooling, and produced fire‑rated seals meeting EN45545‑2 HL3 standards....
UPS Navigates Amazon Draw Down in Hard Pivot to Premium Services
UPS is executing its largest network consolidation while deliberately shedding about 50% of its Amazon volume by mid‑2026. The carrier has cut 30,000 jobs, closed 24 parcel‑sort facilities and is automating remaining sites to boost profitability. CFO Brian Dykes said...
NS, Progress Rail Collaborate to Upgrade 96 Locomotives
Norfolk Southern and Progress Rail will convert 96 DC‑traction SD70M‑2 locomotives to AC traction, with deliveries scheduled from 2027 to 2029. The upgrades include individual‑axle control, ADEM® diesel engine management and remanufactured 16‑cylinder EMD 710 engines delivering 4,300 hp. NS claims...
7 Signs Your Returns Management Process Needs an Upgrade
After the holiday rush, warehouses and 3PLs face a wave of returns that exposes hidden operational friction. Lingering backlogs, shifting bottlenecks, and slow reintegration of sellable inventory tie up space and capital. Manual tracking and limited data visibility further strain...
“Dalilah’s Law” Legislation Focused on Tightening Loopholes on Foreign CDL Holders
Senator Jim Banks introduced “Dalilah’s Law,” requiring all CDL holders to be recertified by their state within six months and prohibiting licenses for non‑citizens, permanent residents, or certain visa holders. The bill links compliance to federal highway and bridge funding,...
Metro Gearboxes for Hamburg: ZF Supplies Technology for Germany’s Largest Subway Project
ZF will supply almost 3,000 two‑stage spur‑gear gearboxes for Hamburg’s new driverless U5 line and the accompanying DT6 fleet, a contract spanning roughly 15 years. The gearboxes feature a lightweight aluminum housing, low‑noise operation and reduced oil requirements, delivering 95 kW...
Mercedes-Benz Zetros Completes Arctic Winter Trials
Mercedes‑Benz’s Zetros 6×6 military truck successfully completed a series of Arctic winter trials in Finland’s Arctic Circle, where temperatures dropped to –20 °C and a cold‑chamber test reached –40 °C. The Special Trucks Team evaluated cold‑start procedures, electronic stability, brake performance, tire‑pressure...
Roeth: How Diverse Teams Are Helping Fleets Tackle Efficiency and Sustainability Challenges
Michael Roeth, executive director of NACFE, argues that diverse teams are reshaping the trucking sector by enhancing problem‑solving and accelerating the adoption of sustainable technologies. A recent data‑potluck gathering showcased an eclectic mix of ages, genders, ethnicities, and professional backgrounds,...
Nissan Gives X-Trail Rugged Makeover, Reduces Engine Options
Nissan has refreshed the 2026 X‑Trail, reintroducing the rugged N‑Trek trim with waterproof upholstery, new paint colours and subtle exterior tweaks. The 1.5‑litre mild‑hybrid engine is dropped, leaving only the ePower series‑hybrid system in two outputs – 201 hp front‑wheel drive...
Zentrak Object Controller Point – Groundbreaking for the Future of Railway Infrastructure
The zentrak Object Controller Point, launched by voestalpine Railway Systems, is a TÜV SÜD‑certified SIL 4 device built on EULYNX Baseline 4.3. It consolidates safety‑related and non‑safety control, diagnostics and condition monitoring for turnouts and intelligent switches into a single, IP65‑rated unit. The...
JAA TO and Romanian CAA Launch Cooperation
The JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) has signed a two‑year cooperation framework with the Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority, granting Romania structured access to JAA TO’s specialised regulatory training programmes. The partnership, formalised at JAA TO’s High‑Level Training workshop, covers safety oversight, airworthiness, aerodromes,...
China-Europe Rail Traffic via Russia Keeps Plummeting
China‑Europe rail freight via Russia fell sharply in 2025, with a 14.1% drop in total TEUs and a 22.7% plunge in eastbound shipments, reaching a historic low of 38,422 TEUs. Despite the volume decline, Chinese export value to Europe rose...
‘Real Buzz in the Sector’: Roads Minister Discusses RIS3 as A47 Thickthorn Junction Progresses
The UK government’s RIS3 strategy, backed by a £4.8 bn interim settlement, will launch in 2026 and shifts focus toward maintenance and renewal of England’s Strategic Road Network. Roads Minister Simon Lightwood, speaking at the £200 m A47 Thickthorn Junction upgrade, said...
SNCF Says Italian High-Speed Path Allocation Insufficient
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) approved binding commitments from infrastructure manager RFI, granting SNCF Passenger Italy a minimum access package of 18 high‑speed train paths per day on the Turin‑Milan‑Rome and Turin‑Milan‑Venice corridors for ten years. The decision follows an...
Ballard Shares Climb Double Digits: Ballard Secures Major Order for 500 Fuel Cell Modules From Bus Manufacturer New Flyer
Ballard Power Systems announced a commercial agreement with New Flyer for 500 FCmove®‑HD+ fuel‑cell modules, delivering a total capacity of 50 MW. Deliveries are slated to begin in 2026 and will equip New Flyer’s Xcelsior CHARGE FC hydrogen buses across North America. The...
Expedia Group Research Reveals the Future of Business Travel: TMC Optimism High, but Confidence Lags in Meeting Traveler Expectations
Expedia Group’s new research of 214 travel‑management company (TMC) leaders across ten countries shows 95 % optimism for business‑travel growth over the next three years, yet only 30‑40 % feel confident they can meet heightened traveler expectations. Travelers now demand blended trip...
8 Tips for Renting the Right Commercial Truck
Choosing the right commercial truck rental is critical for smooth business operations. The article outlines eight practical tips, from assessing transport needs and vehicle condition to reviewing rental terms, fuel efficiency, load capacity, driver comfort, safety features, customer support, and...
Rhode Island Transit Expanding On-Demand Microtransit Program
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is extending its Flex On Demand microtransit service to Coventry, Newport, Middletown, West Warwick and Westerly. The on‑demand vans provide curb‑to‑curb, fully ADA‑accessible rides at a flat $2 fare, replacing scheduled stops on...
Ram Is Bringing Back A Van You Might Actually Want
Ram is reviving the ProMaster City van for the U.S. market, slated for a 2027 launch. The new model sits on Stellantis' K0 midsize commercial‑van platform shared with the Citroën Dispatch and Opel Vivaro. It will be powered by a...
Bartow Deploys Frequentis Solution
Bartow Executive Airport has installed Frequentis' integrated communications platform to power its newly renovated Digital Tower Operations Center. The solution combines the Frequentis X10, GuardX recording, and smartATIS into a single digital suite, replacing legacy systems and supporting the airport’s...
DB Cargo UK Names Class 66 Locomotive After Plasmor Founder Antony Slater
DB Cargo UK has named its Class 66 locomotive 66186 after the late Plasmor founder Antony Slater, marking a renewed five‑year rail freight contract. The agreement, extending to the end of 2031, will see up to six weekly trains linking Plasmor’s Great Heck...
Bosch Unveils New Fuel Cell Power Module FCPM C100 for Buses
Bosch introduced the Fuel Cell Power Module C100 at Berlin’s Mobility Move fair, a 100 kW hydrogen system built for roof‑mounted installation on 12‑ to 18‑meter city buses. The low‑profile, 40 cm tall module complements Bosch’s existing truck‑focused FCPM line and includes...
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Are Budget Airlines Actually Cheaper? We Did the Math, so You Don't Have To
Travel + Leisure examined whether low‑cost carriers truly save money as oil‑driven fare hikes loom. While budget airlines advertise rock‑bottom base fares, carriers like Spirit generate roughly $63 in ancillary revenue per ticket, often eclipsing the $45 fare itself. A side‑by‑side look...
Work to Continue on Madrid-Barajas Airport Terminal Expansions
The Spanish Ministry of Transport announced that Aena will invest €4.48 billion in a 2027‑2031 development plan for Madrid‑Barajas Airport, targeting major expansions of terminals T4 and T4S, a new processing building, and renovations of T1‑T3. The plan also includes intermodal...
Revealed: The Best Used Cars in Every Segment
British drivers changed hands 7.8 million used cars in 2025, a 2.2% increase year‑on‑year. Autocar evaluated models from budget hot hatches to premium luxury and electric cars, ranking the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 as the overall best used vehicle. The top‑ten list...
Sivers to Supply Lasers and Optical Amplifiers Worth $53–138m over Customer’s Product Life-Cycle
Sivers Semiconductors announced a multi‑year supply agreement to provide continuous‑wave DFB lasers and optical amplifiers to a strategic LiDAR customer, with a total revenue potential of $53‑138 million over the product life‑cycle. Production is slated to ramp in Q4 2026 for automotive...
Enel Installs over 3,700 New Charging Points in Italy
Enel has completed installation of 3,730 new electric‑vehicle charging stations in Italy under the first National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) tender, covering five regions and 21 provinces. Each site provides two fast 90 kW chargers accessible through Enel’s app or...
National Highways Completes Restoration Work on 19th Century Riddings Viaduct
National Highways finished a major restoration of the 19th‑century Riddings Viaduct in November 2025, partnering with Balfour Beatty and its Historical Railways Estate team. The nine‑span skewed masonry arch, straddling the England‑Scotland border, received rebuilt stonework, repointed masonry, and restored railings...
IATA WCS: Lufthansa Cargo Becomes Launch Customer for Jettainer’s New IoT ULD Tracking Solution
Lufthansa Cargo has become the launch customer for Jettainer’s new Internet‑of‑Things (IoT) unit‑load device (ULD) tracking solution, with implementation already underway across its entire fleet. The system merges stationary and mobile readers to deliver continuous, real‑time visibility of ULD movements,...
Contract to Improve the Operation of the Zaragoza Railway Network
Adif awarded a €41 million contract to modernise traffic‑management systems on the Zaragoza railway network, focusing on the Embid de la Ribera section of the Madrid‑Zaragoza‑Barcelona Iberian‑gauge line. The project upgrades electronic centralisation facilities, control, signalling and telecommunications across multiple stations,...
Maintenance of Railway Lines in the Czech Republic, Costs Reduced by 33%
Správa železnic, the Czech railway infrastructure manager, announced that recent tenders have cut maintenance costs by up to 33%, delivering more than €13.8 million in savings. The biggest reduction occurs on the Vsetín‑Horní Lidč line, where the bid fell from €23.4 million to...
Data of the Week: Portugal Limits Track Access Charges Increase for Freight
Portugal’s transport regulator has trimmed the freight track access charge increase for 2025 from a projected 21.25% to 2.4%, raising the average fee to €1.47 per kilometre. The amendment also sets a 12.33% compound annual growth rate for 2026‑2028, with...
AOC Announces Price Increase Due to Middle East Crisis Impacts
AOC, the Swiss‑based supplier of specialty formulations, announced price increases of up to €450 (US $521.83) per tonne for its unsaturated polyester, vinyl‑ester and Neoxil® products. The hikes affect customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India and will take...
Utah Chosen as Future Flight Testbed
Utah’s Department of Transportation, together with a coalition of public and private entities, has been chosen by the FAA as one of eight sites for an eVTOL integration pilot program. The initiative, called uFLY: America’s AAM Crossroads to the West,...
Charing Infrastructure Expands in Pennsylvania with NEVI
Pennsylvania is rolling out 12 electric‑vehicle charging projects along its major roadways, backed by $54 million already committed through the federal NEVI program. To date the state has installed 30 public chargers—the highest NEVI‑funded count in the nation—and has 53 more...
Equinor to Supply Bio-Methanol to Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s Vessels
Equinor has signed a two‑year agreement to supply ISCC‑EU certified bio‑methanol to Wallenius Wilhelmsen for its new dual‑fuel vessels. The fuel, produced at Tjeldbergodden and blended with biogas certificates, will be delivered at Zeebrugge and Antwerp and claims a 95 % CO₂...
New Mechanisms for Solidarity Lanes
On March 6, the European Commission, Romania, Moldova and Ukraine reconfirmed their commitment to the Solidarity Lanes that keep Ukraine’s export‑import lifelines open. The partners pledged to advance the Danube Action Plan 2.0, boosting safe navigation, port coordination and rapid response on...
5 Questions for Rail Baltica’s Freight Future
Rail Baltica’s first phase, a €15.3 billion standard‑gauge corridor linking Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to Poland, is slated for completion by 2030. The project aims to move up to 9.2 million tonnes of freight annually by 2046, with bulk cargo dominating the...
Automotive World Magazine – March 2026
The March 2026 Automotive World roundup highlights a wave of profit pressures across major OEMs, with Ford’s $8 bn EV‑related loss and Stellantis posting its first annual net loss. European manufacturers such as Mercedes and Volkswagen are cutting costs amid low volumes...
Investigation Finds Russian Military Veterans Aboard Sanctioned Oil Tankers
An OCCRP investigation uncovered that Russian oil tankers sailing the Baltic Sea have been crewed with two extra Russian men listed as supernumeraries. These individuals lack maritime credentials and are tied to the Wagner Group, Russian paratrooper units, or the...
Researchers Develop Improved NMC Battery Pack for Electric Buses
European consortium SIERRA, backed by €8 million Horizon Europe funding, is developing a nickel‑rich NMC battery pack tailored for electric buses. The project targets Technology Readiness Level 6, demonstrating a lightweight, high‑performance pack with advanced multiscale modelling, one‑shot manufacturing, and integrated cooling....
Bharat Taxi Service Will Expand to All Big Cities, Talukas in Next 2-3 Years: MoS Cooperation
The Indian government announced that the cooperative‑run ride‑hailing platform Bharat Taxi will be rolled out to all major cities and talukas within the next two to three years. Launched last month by Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, the service currently...
New MG 4X Crossover Brings Semi-Solid-State Batteries
MG unveiled the 4X, a chunkier crossover sibling to the MG 4 hatchback, featuring a refreshed design and a semi‑solid‑state battery pack. The 53.95 kWh battery is rated for a 317‑mile CLTC range, though real‑world figures may be lower. Measuring 4.4 m...
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European Airlines Are Rolling Out New Rules on Personal Items—Here's How to Make Sure Yours Won't Get Checked
The European Union has passed legislation prohibiting airlines from charging passengers for personal‑item bags and carry‑on suitcases, while setting strict size limits—15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 inches for under‑seat bags and a 39.3‑inch length with a 15‑lb weight cap for suitcases. All EU carriers must...
Cathay Pacific Says Surcharge to Rise as Fuel Prices Jump During Mideast War
Cathay Pacific announced it will raise fuel surcharges as jet fuel prices doubled in March following the Middle East conflict. The airline still expects to grow passenger capacity by about 10% in 2026, backed by an 11.9% revenue increase and...
New £45,000 Jaecoo 8 Is Brand's Largest, Plushest Car Yet
Jaecoo has unveiled its flagship 8 SUV, a six‑ or seven‑seat plug‑in hybrid that will launch in the UK in May. The model arrives in two trims – Luxury at £45,500 and Executive at £47,500 – and is powered by...
Commercial Readiness Confirmed for Alfa Laval’s Ammonia Fuel Supply System as FAT Wraps Up
Alfa Laval has completed a certified factory acceptance test (FAT) for its FCM Ammonia fuel supply system, earning class certification from China Classification Society and confirming commercial readiness for ammonia‑fueled two‑stroke engines. The test validated hardware integration, control logic, safety...
Grimaldi Euromed and FS Logistix Join Forces for Sea-Rail Links
Grimaldi Euromed and state‑owned FS Logistix signed a memorandum of understanding to launch sea‑rail connections, initially linking the Adriatic ports of Ancona and Venice with intermodal terminals across Italy and Europe. The partnership will use Grimaldi’s short‑sea Ro‑Ro network and...