Inside the Radical Plan to Power London’s Tube Network with Solar Energy
Transport for London (TfL) announced a partnership with SSE Energy Solutions to build solar farms that will feed up to 65,000 MWh of renewable electricity directly into the London Underground network, bypassing the National Grid. The tube currently consumes about 1.6 TWh annually – roughly the power needed for 592,600 homes – and aims to be 100% renewable by 2030. Over the next 25 years the solar project could avoid 27,000 tonnes of CO₂, equivalent to nearly 33,000 London‑New York flights. The initiative complements TfL’s broader carbon‑free agenda, including LED retrofits and a growing zero‑emission bus fleet.
Dachser Achieves Emission-Free Deliveries in 25 City Centres
Dachser now operates emission‑free inner‑city delivery zones in 25 European cities, deploying 60 battery‑electric trucks and 13 cargo bikes. In 2025 the network covered roughly 1.8 million kilometres without greenhouse‑gas emissions, averaging 7,000 km per day. The rollout follows a modular...
Middle East War Jitters See Boxship Rates Jump 20% on Asia-Europe
Container freight rates on the Asia‑to‑North‑Europe lane have jumped sharply after the outbreak of war in the Middle East. Spot rates are up roughly 20%, while forward contracts for the next weeks and months are priced 20‑30% higher. The surge...
ASL Airlines Sign Support Agreement with AJW Group
AJW Group has entered a support agreement with ASL Aviation Holdings to provide airframe‑only technical and engineering services for two A330ceo aircraft operated by ASL Airlines Ireland. The services will be delivered on a time‑and‑materials basis over an initial four‑year...
SONAR Launches New Geopolitical Alert and Fuel Dashboards to Help Supply Chains Navigate Iran Conflict Volatility
SONAR introduced two platform enhancements—a Geopolitical Alert on its Executive Dashboard and a Fuel Dashboard within Truckload Insights—to give logistics professionals real‑time visibility into Iran‑related conflict risks and energy price swings. The Geopolitical Alert supplies immediate context, curated resources, and...
Sensing Your Way to a Smoother Supply Chain
Supply chain management is being transformed by rapid advances in sensor technology, with the logistics sensor market projected to grow from $10.5 billion in 2024 to $25.8 billion by 2033. Ambient IoT, exemplified by Wiliot’s battery‑free Pixel tags, is giving Walmart item‑level...
Intertraffic Amsterdam Opens Its Doors to the Mobility Ecosystem Next Week
Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026 will run March 10‑13 at RAI, drawing roughly 30,000 mobility professionals from over 140 nations. The exhibition will host more than 900 exhibitors across 12 halls, marking the largest floor space in its 50‑year history. A revamped...
Food, Beverage Companies Lagging on Addressing Forced Labor Risks: Report
A new Business and Human Rights Centre benchmark of 45 leading food and beverage firms shows an average forced‑labor mitigation score of just 15 out of 100, a decline from the previous assessment. Only two companies – Australia’s Coles and...
CHAMP Expands Cargospot Weight & Balance for Boeing 777-300ERSF
CHAMP Cargosystems has upgraded its Cargospot Weight & Balance platform to support the Boeing 777-300ERSF, the first live implementation of this freighter conversion worldwide. The enhancement streamlines load planning for complex passenger‑to‑freighter (P2F) aircraft, integrating AI‑driven autoload optimization, load‑sheet generation,...
Nashville Opposes Elon Musk’s Loop Tunnel — a Decade Later, Still No Proof It Beats a Subway
Nashville’s Metro Council voted 20‑15 to formally oppose the Boring Company’s Music City Loop, a 13‑mile underground tunnel linking downtown to the airport. The state of Tennessee is pushing the project forward, with legislation to centralize oversight and strip the...
CER Endorses Europe’s New Ports Strategy
The Community of European Railways (CER) welcomed the European Commission’s new EU Ports Strategy, which formally recognises rail freight as a key component of port policy, planning and investment. The strategy targets competitiveness, sustainability and resilience, and commits the EC...
BlueBox Systems Launches New Data Analytics Platform ‘Tradelane Intelligence’
BlueBox Systems unveiled Tradelane Intelligence, a data‑analytics platform that merges AI‑validated airfreight data with premium ocean data from Vizion. The solution delivers advanced reporting tools for carrier comparison, demurrage alerts, document verification, and an Eco‑Routing module that projects CO₂ emissions....
First Blue Angels Shows Canceled Over Security Concerns
The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels have canceled their first two 2026 air shows—El Centro on March 14 and Lemoore on March 21‑22—citing heightened security as the military escalates force‑protection measures amid ongoing operations against Iran. Both installations moved to Force Protection Condition Bravo,...
BW LNG’s Second Vessel Kicks Off Its Gig with Norwegian Energy Giant
BW LNG has placed its second new LNG carrier, BW Borealis, into long‑term charter with Norway’s state‑owned Equinor, completing a two‑vessel program that began with BW Nivalis in February. The 174,000 cubic‑meter vessel, built at Hanwha Ocean’s Okpo shipyard, features ME‑GI...
Rail Baltica Advances Joint Procurement of Core Track Construction Materials
Rail Baltica has moved into the next stage of joint procurement, signing framework agreements for core track components such as rails, sleepers, and turnout systems across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The contracts set pre‑agreed pricing, performance and delivery terms while...
Waynova Group Unveils Unified Technology Platform
Waynova Group has combined four specialized rail‑technology firms—ZEDAS, Railroad Software, Raspberry Software and Automated Rail—into a single international platform. The unified solution delivers software and hardware for asset management, maintenance, inspection, yard operations, revenue protection and field devices across North...
Songs to Put You on Airplane Mode: Finnair Believes Music Should Be as Important as In-Flight Snacks
Finnair has launched a bespoke in‑flight soundscape composed by Finnish composer Lauri Porra, featuring a 12‑track, 45‑minute orchestral suite. The music is timed to each stage of the journey—from boarding to landing—and incorporates traditional Finnish instruments such as the kantele and...
Intertraffic: Umovity to Showcase Integrated Mobility Solutions
Umovity, the joint brand of Econolite and PTV Group, will unveil integrated mobility solutions at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026. The company presents a Mobility Operating System that unites planning, simulation, real‑time operations, analytics and optimisation into a continuous decision‑making loop. Highlights...
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The Battery Decision in the New Age of Commercial UAV Operations
The commercial UAV sector is approaching a post‑Part 108 era where fleet‑based operations will dominate, shifting focus from single‑aircraft flight time to rapid aircraft turnaround. Operators must choose between battery‑swapping docks that deliver minute‑level exchanges and fast‑charging stations that minimize inventory...
U.S. Army Buys 121 Infantry Squad Vehicles From GM
The U.S. Army awarded GM Defense a firm‑fixed‑price contract worth $18.8 million to deliver 121 Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISVs) and associated safety kits. The lightweight ISV, under 2,270 kg, can be air‑lifted by CH‑47 Chinook and UH‑60 Black Hawk helicopters and reaches...
Work Begins on Next Phase of Coventry Very Light Rail Demonstration Programme
Colas Rail UK has started building an 800 m Very Light Rail (VLR) track linking Coventry University Technology Park to the city’s railway station, marking the second phase of the council’s pilot programme. The VLR system uses lightweight battery‑powered railcars on...
Trimble Roadworks Adds GPR Sensor for Asphalt Compaction Data
Trimble announced that its Roadworks paving control platform will integrate GSSI’s PaveScan RS ground‑penetrating radar sensor. The integration delivers real‑time asphalt compaction metrics, mapping dielectric profiles and air‑void percentages on each pass. Trimble and its SITECH dealer network will also...
Volotea to Create Tailored Traveller Experiences with Navitaire Stratos
Volotea, the Barcelona‑based low‑cost carrier, has signed on to Navitaire Stratos, an AI‑powered, cloud‑native retailing platform from Amadeus. The solution promises personalized offers, a streamlined shopping‑cart experience and expanded self‑service options for travelers. By integrating with partner airlines, car‑rental and hotel...
Beyond Silos: How Ecosystem Thinking Elevates the Airport Experience
Airport leaders highlighted ecosystem thinking as a strategic shift from siloed operations toward integrated collaboration. Examples such as Fraport Bulgaria’s themed open‑air gates and Rotterdam The Hague’s community data platform illustrate how shared data and design improve passenger experience and...
New Boa Metro Trains Enter Service in Lille
Alstom’s new Boa metro trains have entered passenger service on Lille’s automated Line 1, with the first five 52‑metre, rubber‑tyred units boosting capacity from 160 to 313 passengers per train. The trains will operate in mixed formation alongside existing VAL 208 units,...
Thomas Schürmann Appointed Managing Director Germany of Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS)
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) announced that Thomas Schürmann will become Managing Director Germany of its Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) subsidiary in April, succeeding Claus Wagner. Schürmann arrives from Etihad Airways, where he oversaw global cargo operations across 80 stations, bringing...
54% of Distributors Seek Demand Forecasting Overhaul in 2026, Report Finds
A new Phocas Software report shows 54% of wholesale distributors will overhaul demand forecasting in 2026, seeking more precise, data‑driven inventory control. Nearly half (45%) plan to increase data and warehouse automation, while one‑third aim to deepen product and customer...
GMS Pushes EU to Recognise India’s Ship Recycling Capacity
GMS, the world’s largest cash buyer of ships for recycling, is urging the European Commission to add qualified Indian ship‑recycling yards to the EU Ship Recycling Regulation list. Over 110 Indian yards hold Hong Kong Convention compliance, yet none have been...
Embracing New Frontiers Through Secure and Robust Connectivity
Airlines are expanding passenger check‑in beyond traditional airport counters to mobile kiosks, pop‑up desks and portable stations, demanding a flexible, secure departure control system. Legacy DCS platforms struggle with real‑time data and consistent performance across dispersed locations. SITA’s Connect Go SSE...
Renovated International Arrivals Area Opens at Pittsburgh International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport opened the final phase of its international arrivals renovation, unveiling a reconfigured primary customs processing area and a new secondary screening zone. The upgrades replace a 1992 layout and integrate biometric checks, Global Entry and Mobile Passport...
Hormel Foods Faces Transportation Cost Pressures
Hormel Foods reported a sharp rise in transportation expenses during Q1, driven by a severe freight capacity crunch after Winter Storm Fern slashed shipment volumes by 55% in late January. Spot freight rates climbed as driver availability tightened, extending pressure...
I Took a Solo Railway Trip Across the Largest Landlocked Country in the World
Writer Kate Bettes embarks on a 26‑hour, 2,485‑km train journey from Almaty to Oskemen, traversing Kazakhstan’s vast steppe on a Soviet‑era platzkart carriage. The trip showcases the country’s 16,000‑km rail network, communal travel culture, and lingering Russian influence. Along the...
Fleet Buying Spree Signals Trucking Down-Cycle May Be Turning
North American fleets placed 47,200 Class 8 truck orders in February, a 159% year‑over‑year jump and the strongest monthly total since September 2022. The surge, driven by both on‑highway and vocational demand, marks the third consecutive month of double‑digit YoY growth. Analysts...
JP Morgan Warns DFC Insurance Cap Is Too Small for the Risk
JP Morgan analysts warned that the Development Finance Corporation’s (DFC) insurance cap of $205 billion is far too low to cover the estimated $352 billion needed to insure all oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The firm highlighted that private war‑risk insurers...
Costamare Orderbook Hits 10 in 3,100 Teu Series
Costamare added four more 3,100 teu vessels to its Chinese newbuilding programme, bringing total orders for that size to ten. Deliveries are scheduled between Q4 2027 and Q4 2028, each with medium‑term charter agreements secured at signing. The expansion marks the company’s re‑entry...
Armenia Proposes New Rail Concessionaire
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has urged Russia to sell the remaining 12‑year concession for the country’s rail network to a neutral third party, arguing the current Russian‑run South Caucasus Railway has eroded competitiveness. Since 2008 freight volumes have fallen...
Marsun Partners with Eight Shipyards on Thai Navy’s Future Frigate Program
Marsun has joined the Thai Shipbuilding and Repairing Association and eight domestic shipyards in signing a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate large‑scale naval construction projects. The partnership pools expertise in shipbuilding, systems integration and engineering to prepare for the Royal...
Tata Elxsi Launches DevStudio.ai, a Multi-Agent, ASPICE-Aligned GenAI Platform to Accelerate Automotive Software Engineering
Global design firm Tata Elxsi unveiled DevStudio.ai, a generative‑AI platform built for the automotive software development lifecycle. The solution uses a multi‑agent architecture aligned with ASPICE standards and can run on cloud or air‑gapped on‑premise environments. Early deployments with OEMs...
Wabash Launches Cargo Assurance Solution to Help Prevent Theft Before It Occurs
Wabash unveiled a cargo‑assurance platform at Manifest 2026 that turns the trailer into a secure, connected system, leveraging its 2025 TrailerHawk.AI acquisition. The solution combines a physical lock, a mobile app digital seal, and multi‑factor driver, tractor, carrier and insurance...
Skyports Supports Tokyo Demonstration eVTOL Flights with Vertiport Automation System
Skyports Infrastructure supplied its Vertiport Automation System (VAS) to support SkyDrive’s eVTOL flight demonstrations in Tokyo from Feb 24‑28, 2026. The five‑day event showcased the remotely piloted SD‑05 aircraft over Tokyo Bay and featured a temporary vertiport terminal equipped with...
This Airline Stock Is the Most at Risk From Higher Jet Fuel Prices as U.S.-Iran War Continues, Says Rothschild
Rothschild & Co Redburn downgraded American Airlines to neutral and cut its price target to $12.5 from $17, citing heightened exposure to jet‑fuel price spikes amid the ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict. The analyst highlighted that a 10‑cent per‑gallon increase in fuel...
EIB to Provide Advisory Support for VÆRIDION Aircraft Development
The European Investment Bank will provide advisory services to German start‑up VÆRIDION under the EU Innovation Fund Project Development Assistance programme. The support is aimed at moving VÆRIDION’s Microliner – a nine‑seat, fully electric regional aircraft – from prototype to...
Great Eastern Keeps Fleet Renewal on Course with Fresh Kamsarmax Buy
Great Eastern Shipping announced the purchase of a 2014‑built Japanese kamsarmax of 81,094 dwt, slated to join its fleet in the first quarter of FY27. The acquisition is part of a broader renewal program that swaps older vessels for younger...
Four-Party Consortium Sets up Japan-New Zealand Hydrogen Corridor
Japanese firms Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Obayashi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Chiyoda have formed a four‑party consortium to create a Japan‑New Zealand hydrogen corridor. The partnership will launch feasibility studies this year to build a green‑hydrogen supply chain that transports production from...
MNAA Boosts Leadership Team
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority announced two senior leadership appointments. Caleb Douglas was promoted to director of operations planning and project coordination, where he will oversee the $3 bn New Horizon expansion at Nashville International Airport. Samantha Hamilton was named director...
How Ford Is Accelerating Its Global Campaign Amid Return to Formula 1
Ford is re‑entering Formula 1 after more than two decades, partnering with Oracle Red Bull Racing and extending its global "Ready Set Ford" campaign. The automaker is abandoning traditional TV spots in favor of Apple TV’s sequential ad format, creating a micro‑docuseries that links F1...
Estonian Owner Amisco Moves on MPP Newbuilds
Estonian shipowner Amisco has placed an order for two 5,900‑dwt multipurpose dry cargo vessels from Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry in China. Steel cutting for the first hull began in February 2026, with deliveries slated for the first and second quarters...
India Demand and Panama Pipeline Positive for VLGCs, Says Dorian LPG
U.S. LPG exports are hitting record levels while a 76‑km Panama pipeline, slated for post‑2031 operation, promises 2 million barrels per day capacity. Dorian LPG’s chief information officer says the pipeline will likely add loading and discharge points rather than divert cargoes,...
ANRA to Research Cooperative Separation System for eVTOls, Drones and Other Aircraft
ANRA Technologies has been awarded Task Order 1 under the FAA’s Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT) to evaluate a cooperative separation service for urban air mobility (UAM), unmanned traffic management (UTM) and traditional air traffic. The effort will integrate...
Middle East Crisis Hits Garment Export Routes
Rising Middle East tensions have forced major carriers such as Maersk, Hapag‑Lloyd, CMA CGM and MSC to divert vessels away from the Red Sea and Suez Canal, adding one to two weeks to Asia‑Europe apparel shipments. The disruption hits Bangladesh,...