Webinar Recap: Can We Fix the Greening Freight Package?
RailFreight.com’s webinar featuring Silvia De Rocchi and Akos Ersek dissected the EU Greening Freight Package, pinpointing fragmentation across member states and the freight sector as a major obstacle. The discussion centered on three pillars – the Combined Transport Directive, the Capacity Management Regulation, and the Weights and Dimensions Directive. While the Capacity Management Regulation is awaiting publication in the EU Gazette, its full rollout is not expected before 2031, leaving the role of infrastructure managers unresolved. Participants called for stronger policy focus on rail freight and intermodality to accelerate progress.
Etihad Cargo Launches the Air Cargo Logistics Training Academy
Etihad Cargo has unveiled the Etihad Cargo Excellence Hub, the airline industry’s first dedicated logistics training academy. The digital academy delivers mandatory and elective courses covering operating standards, safety, compliance, and soft‑skill development for Etihad’s global partners. By standardising training,...
Argentina Extends Railway Emergency
Argentina has extended its national railway emergency for another two years via a presidential decree. The emergency framework grants the state‑owned rail operators special administrative and financial powers to expedite safety‑related works, streamline procurement, and reallocate budgets. Originally declared in...
ITS America Partners with SwRI to Lead 2026 Future Leaders Program
ITS America’s annual Conference & Expo in Detroit has appointed Southwest Research Institute as the sponsor of its 2026 Future Leaders Program. The four‑day event, June 9‑12, offers students and early‑career professionals a discounted $50 registration that includes full access...
CAFE-III: Power Ministry Has Sent Proposal to PMO After Meeting Stakeholders, Says Kumaraswamy
The Power Ministry has submitted its draft Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE‑III) proposal to the Prime Minister’s Office after a stakeholder roundtable. The upcoming CAFE‑III standards, expected to roll out in April 2027, aim to tighten fleet‑wide fuel consumption and CO₂...
Purge Valve: What It Is, How It Works, And Why Proper Maintenance Matters
The purge valve, also called the purge control solenoid, is a small electrically‑controlled component that routes fuel vapors from the charcoal canister into the intake manifold for combustion, improving fuel economy and reducing emissions. When the valve sticks open or...
Press Release: Uber to Acquire Parking App SpotHero
Uber announced it will acquire SpotHero, the leading North American parking‑reservation platform, to embed parking services directly within the Uber app. SpotHero currently offers access to more than 13,000 garages, lots and valet locations across over 400 U.S. and Canadian...
Kongsberg Maritime to Equip LS Marine’s Ultra-Large Cable Lay Vessel
Kongsberg Maritime has been chosen to provide a fully integrated equipment suite for LS Marine Solution’s next‑generation ultra‑large cable‑laying vessel being built at Turkey’s Tersan Shipyard. The 148.4‑metre ship will carry up to 13,000 tonnes of subsea HVDC and optical cable...
‘Interest for Semi-Trailers on Rail in Ukraine Is Growing’
Interest in rail‑based semi‑trailer transport from Ukraine to Europe is rising as driver shortages and war‑related disruptions strain road freight. East‑West Intermodal Logistics (EWIL) launched a new Lviv‑to‑Fényeslitke service in partnership with Ukrainian Railways and UZ Cargo Poland, despite attacks...
Shell, METLEN Sign LNG Supply and Trading Deal
Shell and Greece’s METLEN have signed an MoU to supply and trade up to 1 bcm of LNG annually from 2027 to 2031. Deliveries will flow through the Revithoussa and Alexandroupolis regasification terminals. The deal leverages the Vertical Gas Corridor to...
Rail Freight Group Responds on Planning Reform Consultations
The Rail Freight Group (RFG) welcomed the UK government’s draft overhaul of the National Planning Policy Framework, saying it tackles long‑standing obstacles to rail freight terminal development. The group highlighted that clear planning guidance is essential to meet the target...
France Tenders Inter-City Operating Contract
The French transport ministry has issued a tender to operate inter‑city passenger services on two major corridors: the 419 km Paris‑Clermont‑Ferrand line and the 713 km Paris‑Limoges‑Toulouse route. Bidders must maintain current station coverage and provide at least nine daily train pairs...
Consumer Reports' Most Reliable Car Brand Is No Longer Subaru
Consumer Reports' 2026 reliability rankings place Toyota at the top, pushing Subaru to second and Lexus to third. Toyota’s gains stem from refreshed Camry, Tacoma and Tundra models that have resolved earlier issues, while its rivals saw mixed results. Tesla...
Why This '80s Transmission Used Three Shifters Instead Of One
In 1983 Oldsmobile teamed with Hurst to equip the Cutlass with a unique three‑lever automatic called the Lightning Rod. The system used three center‑console levers to select gears sequentially, giving drivers a manual‑like experience despite the car’s modest 180 hp V8....
FTAI Aviation Ltd (FTAI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors (FTAI) reported a sharp decline in 2020 results, with adjusted EBITDA falling to $243.3 million, down 51% from 2019, and normalized funds available for distribution (FAD) dropping to $147.9 million. The company announced a 23rd...
Euroseas Ltd (ESEA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Euroseas Ltd reported Q4 2025 revenue of $57.4 million, up 7.7% year‑over‑year, and net income of $40.5 million, driven by higher charter rates and a $9.2 million vessel‑sale gain. Adjusted EBITDA rose 24% to $40.7 million, while the board increased the annual dividend 7%...
Seadrill Ltd (SDRL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Seadrill reported Q4 2025 revenue of $176 million and adjusted EBITDA of $109 million, while posting a $4.7 million net loss due to a $23 million charter settlement. The company booked an $11.3 million gain on the sale of a Suezmax tanker, delivering about $26 million...
Arcus Biosciences Inc (RCUS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
ArcBest reported Q4 2025 consolidated revenue of $973 million, a 3% decline year‑over‑year, and non‑GAAP EPS fell to 36 cents. The asset‑based segment posted flat per‑day revenue but modest shipment and tonnage growth, while the asset‑light unit achieved breakeven operating results thanks...
Bristow Group Inc (VTOL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Bristow Group reported Q3 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $67.1 million, up $6.4 million sequentially, and total revenue increasing by $9.9 million, led by strong Government and Other Services performance. Offshore Energy Services revenue slipped $2.4 million, partially offset by higher utilization in the Americas....
VSE Corp (VSEC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
VSE Corp announced a definitive agreement to acquire Aero 3 for $350 million in cash, a deal slated to close in Q4 2025. The third‑quarter results showed revenue jumping 39% to $283 million and adjusted EBITDA rising 58% to $47 million, pushing the adjusted EBITDA...
Phishing Campaign Targets Freight and Logistics Orgs in the US, Europe
A financially motivated group called Diesel Vortex has been running a phishing campaign against freight and logistics operators in the U.S. and Europe since September 2025. Using 52 domains and Cyrillic homoglyph tricks, the actors stole 1,649 unique credentials from...
Lincoln Reportedly Developing Bronco-Based Mercedes G-Wagen Rival
Lincoln is developing a luxury off‑road SUV built on the same body‑on‑frame platform as the Ford Bronco, with a projected launch in 2029 or 2030. The model will retain the Bronco’s boxy silhouette while receiving upscale Lincoln styling, premium materials...
GPS Vs. Real-Life Experience: Do Navigation Apps Really Know the Fastest Route?
Modern GPS can locate a vehicle within a few feet, enabling navigation apps such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze to calculate routes in real time. These apps combine historical traffic patterns, road characteristics, weather conditions, and crowdsourced pings...
Aptean Launches Paragon Route 360 on AppCentral, Transforming AI-Driven Real-Time Routing and Scheduling for Logistics Teams
Aptean announced the launch of Paragon Route 360 on its AppCentral platform, delivering an AI‑native routing and scheduling solution for logistics teams. The software offers continuous schedules, an AI Routing Assistant that accepts natural‑language commands, and AI agents that automate...
2027 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
The 2027 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid pairs a 2.5‑liter turbo‑four with two electric motors to deliver 329 hp and up to 33 mpg city fuel economy, a 14‑mpg jump over the standard Palisade. Pricing starts near $46,000 and climbs to about $59,000, with...
Voestalpine Railway Systems’ Key Role in EU Rail FA3
voestalpine Railway Systems has joined as a founding member of the EU Rail FA3 programme, a pan‑European research effort to make rail the most sustainable and cost‑efficient transport mode. The company contributes its turnout and track‑system expertise across four use...
Report: The BMW X4 M Could Return as an EV Next Year
BMW is set to revive the X4 as an all‑electric model, the iX4, with production slated for November 2024 at its new Debrecen, Hungary plant. An insider on the Bimmerpost forum claims the high‑performance X4 M will follow a year...
Tecnam Rolls Out MOSAIC-Aligned Line
Tecnam unveiled the MOSAIK59 product family to meet the FAA’s new MOSAIC rule, which bases Light Sport Aircraft eligibility on a 59‑knot clean stall speed rather than weight limits. Existing models such as the P92 Echo MKII, P2008 and Astore...
Further Delay to Alstom Norwegian EMU Fleet
Norway's state‑owned rolling‑stock lessor Norske Tog has called Alstom senior managers to Oslo after the French manufacturer halted local testing of its N05 EMU due to suspected bogie fatigue faults. The contract, signed in 2021 for up to 200 trains, includes...
5-Year-Old Spots Manual Issue, Gets Southwest Tour
A five‑year‑old Colorado boy spotted a mismatch in Southwest Airlines’ cockpit training graphics and reported it to the carrier. Southwest clarified the inconsistency stemmed from differing display perspectives rather than a safety error. CEO Bob Jordan invited the child and...
Industry Groups Call for Increased Transport Funding in EU Budget
European transport organisations representing rail, road and logistics have urged EU leaders to dramatically increase funding for the bloc’s transport infrastructure in the 2028‑2034 Multiannual Financial Framework. They propose boosting the Connecting Europe Facility to at least €100 billion and highlight...
Airbus Presents Rotorcraft Concepts For NATO Study
Airbus Helicopters, together with Collins Aerospace, Raytheon and MBDA, has submitted two next‑generation rotorcraft concepts to NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities study. The proposals include a conventional helicopter and a high‑speed compound aircraft that share common systems, training and maintenance...
Pilots Win Court Fight Over Housing Near California Airport
A Santa Cruz County judge ruled that Watsonville violated the State Aeronautics Act and CEQA by approving a 21‑unit housing project inside the safety zone of Watsonville Municipal Airport. The court ordered the city to adopt state‑mandated airport compatibility standards...
New Report From Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Details Economic Benefits for Claremount Extension of Metro A Line Light-Rail System
The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority released a report quantifying the economic impact of the 2.3‑mile Claremont Extension of the Metro A Line light‑rail system. The study projects more than $1.1 billion in construction‑phase economic output, over 4,700 jobs, and $154 million...
Austin Transit Partnership Selects Austin Rail Constructors for Austin Light Rail Project
The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has chosen Austin Rail Constructors (ARC), a joint venture of Stacy Witbeck and Sundt Construction, as its development partner for the city’s first light‑rail system. Construction is slated to start in 2027 after a design‑build procurement...
WA: Light Rail Carried over 200K Riders on Seahawks Super Bowl Parade Day
Sound Transit’s 1 Line logged more than 200,000 boardings on the Seahawks Super Bowl parade day, setting a new regional transit record. The figure eclipses the previous high of 160,000 rides recorded during a multi‑event weekend in September. Heavy fan participation...
TX: Costs, Crime Rates and Riders: Five Charts that Show How People Use DART
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is confronting a funding crisis as half of its 13 member cities consider exiting, prompting scrutiny of ridership, costs and safety. Ridership has rebounded to about 78% of pre‑COVID levels, with the newly added Silver...
CA: Long-Sought Coaster Extension to San Diego Convention Center Will Break Ground This Year
North County Transit District (NCTD) will break ground this year on a $33 million extension of the Coaster commuter rail to San Diego’s Convention Center, creating a new downtown station steps from Petco Park, the Gaslamp Quarter and the Rady Shell. The...
PA: Next Stop, Centre County? New Survey Seeks Residents’ Input on Passenger Rail
The Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization, together with Penn State, launched a 10‑15‑minute survey on Feb. 9 to assess resident interest in passenger rail options for the region. Backed by $60,000—$48,000 from the Federal Highway Administration and $12,000 local match—the study...
Smarter Flood Monitoring: Cutting Delays and Costs
AI specialist Purple Transform and delivery partner Central Alliance deployed the SIYTE platform to unify flood‑monitoring sensors and cameras on Network Rail’s Western Route. The single web‑and‑mobile interface gave engineers real‑time visibility of the drainage ecosystem, replacing fragmented data silos....
University of Illinois Chicago Unveils New Study Highlighting Economic Value of Rural Transit
The University of Illinois Chicago’s Urban Transportation Center released a study quantifying the economic impact of rural public transit. It finds that every $1 invested generates roughly $4 in societal benefits, driven by better health outcomes, higher workforce participation, and...
SFRTA Breaks Ground on Link at Boca TOD Project
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) broke ground on the Link at Boca transit‑oriented development adjacent to the Tri‑Rail Boca Raton station. The eight‑story mixed‑use project, built through a public‑private partnership with 13th Floor Investments and Rockpoint, will deliver...
San Antonio Mayor Asks VIA About Plans for Six-Month Fare-Free Pilot
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has formally asked VIA Metropolitan Transit to draft a written plan for a six‑month fare‑free pilot on the system’s five busiest routes, which carry roughly 25 % of total ridership. The mayor’s letter, dated early 2026,...
Heidi Alexander Shares Her Vision with the Rail Industry
Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander delivered the Bradshaw address, outlining the new Great British Railways (GBR) framework. She highlighted reforms such as a single profit‑and‑loss structure, a frozen passenger fare for the first time in 30 years, and...
Comparing the 2026 FedEx and UPS General Rate Increases
The 2026 FedEx and UPS General Rate Increases both headline a 5.9% base‑rate hike, but the report shows that minimum‑charge adjustments, accessorial fees, fuel surcharges and off‑cycle rate changes add significant hidden costs. By juxtaposing domestic, international and ground services,...
DHL eCommerce Taps Georgia Tech to Build Engineering Talent Pipeline
DHL eCommerce announced a strategic partnership with Georgia Tech’s H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering to create a direct pipeline of engineering talent. The agreement includes on‑campus recruiting, advisory board participation, and sponsorship of a senior‑level student...