Newbuild Orders Still Favour Feeders as Carriers Chase MSC Fleet Record
MSC became the first container carrier to hit a 1,000‑ship fleet with the delivery of the 11,480 TEU MSC Migsan, underscoring its aggressive expansion. While MSC pursues larger vessels, new‑build orders this week were dominated by feeder and sub‑Panamax sizes, reflecting sustained demand for smaller ships. Evergreen is attempting to close the gap, commissioning six 24,000 TEU LNG dual‑fuel vessels at a $1.6 bn price tag and planning green‑bond financing for methanol‑fuel ships. Smaller Chinese and Norwegian owners also placed multiple feeder‑size orders, keeping shipyard pipelines busy.
General Contract Engineer for Poland’s New Airport Selected
Poland’s Centralny Port Komunikacyjny has awarded the General Contract Engineer role to a consortium led by Hill International, valued at roughly $408 million (PLN 1.585 billion). The consortium will oversee the full spectrum of project management, from planning and scheduling to contract integration...
Sector Snapshot: Autonomous Vehicle Funding More Than Triples In 2026 To Hit Record Amount
Funding for autonomous‑vehicle startups exploded in 2026, topping $21.4 billion across 34 deals—more than triple the total raised in 2025. The surge was driven by three megadeals: Waymo’s $16 billion Series D, Shield AI’s $2 billion Series G, and Wayve’s $1.3 billion Series D. Investors are concentrating...
Uber Eats Launches Retail Returns Feature
Uber Eats introduced a retail returns feature that lets customers schedule a courier to pick up purchased items and receive refunds, a first for on‑demand delivery. The service launches with Best Buy, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Petco, Pacsun and Pet Food Express...
Uber Eats App to Start Picking Up Customers’ Returns for Thousands of Retail Locations
Uber Eats is rolling out an in‑app returns feature, letting customers send eligible retail purchases back via a courier or self‑drop without leaving home. The service launches Friday for thousands of U.S. stores, including Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, PacSun, Petco...
Aygaz Triples VLGC Bet with Fresh South Korea Orders
Turkey’s Aygaz is expanding its deep‑sea LPG shipping portfolio by signing a contract with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for two additional very large gas carriers (VLGCs) of roughly 90,000 cu m each. The order brings the company’s VLGC new‑build count to three,...
EVs Cheaper than Petrol on Average for the First Time
For the first time, new electric cars are cheaper than comparable petrol models in the UK. After discounts, the average EV price is about $54,000, versus $55,000 for a petrol vehicle – a $1,000 advantage. Manufacturer discounts stayed above 11%...
Railway Pit vs Lifting Jacks: Which Is Best for Your Depot?
Railway depots must choose between permanent inspection pits and modular lifting jacks. A pit typically costs $87‑$125 k to install but incurs only about $3.8 k in annual upkeep, while an eight‑column jack set costs $38‑$50 k upfront with roughly $12.5 k yearly maintenance....
Middle East War Dampens Schiphol’s March Cargo Volumes
Air cargo at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol slipped 2.6% in March, handling 128,281 tonnes, as the Middle East conflict curbed regional shipments. Full‑freighter movements rose to 59% of the mix, gaining three points year‑over‑year. While inbound volumes from the Far East,...
Federal Govt Needs to Review Conditions for EV Plants in Malaysia; BYD CKD Must Remain in Perak – Exco
Perak’s industry and investment committee chair Loh Sze Yee urged the Malaysian federal government to reassess the conditions it imposed on electric‑vehicle manufacturers, specifically the Chinese automaker BYD’s proposed CKD assembly plant in Tanjong Malim. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and...
Asian Airlines Face ‘Major Headwind’ From Jet Fuel Costs, Forcing Flight Changes
The Iran war has driven jet‑fuel prices in Asia to near‑record levels, pushing the cost share of fuel from about 25% to 45% of airline operating expenses. Carriers such as Asiana, Air Premia, Cathay Pacific and HK Express have slashed...
Incheon Expands Remote Baggage Screening to More US Airports
Incheon International Airport Corp. has rolled out its International Remote Baggage Screening (IRBS) service to Detroit and Minneapolis, shaving at least 20 minutes off minimum connecting times. The system transmits high‑resolution X‑ray images of checked bags from Incheon to TSA...
Red Sea Ports Now Central to Middle East Sulphur Supply
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Middle East sulfur exporters to reroute cargoes through Saudi Arabia's Red Sea ports of Yanbu, Rabigh and Jizan. Vessel tracking shows multiple shipments loading from these ports, with about 15 vessels...
Cooling Off with Thermal Management - Electric Cars to Data Centers
Thermal management is emerging as a critical cross‑industry focus as electric vehicles (EVs) and high‑performance data centers scale. IDTechEx’s latest research outlines the key materials—pads, gels, silicones for interfaces and ceramics, mica, aerogels for fire protection—used to keep EV batteries,...
Chinese Travellers Hit by Wave of Southeast Asia Flight Cancellations, Singapore Routes Affected Amid Fuel Crisis
Chinese holidaymakers heading to Southeast Asia for the May Labour Day break are confronting a wave of flight cancellations as airlines grapple with soaring jet‑fuel costs triggered by the US‑Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Major...
Life Cycle and Circular Economy: Sustainability Reimagined
Railway sustainability expert Christian Aichberger explains how voestalpine Railway Systems uses a holistic systems approach to boost ecological, social, and economic performance. By evaluating entire track assemblies—sleepers, fastenings, sub‑structure—and applying life‑cycle cost (LCC) and assessment (LCA) methods, the company optimizes...
Chinese Ministry Focuses on Car Standards to Put Industry in Global Driving Seat
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced a five‑year push to accelerate automotive technical standards, aiming to position the country as a global rule‑setter. The initiative will focus on improving product quality, such as electric‑vehicle battery cycle life, and...
Himalaya Shipping Scores Fresh Premium Index-Linked Charter
Oslo‑listed Himalaya Shipping has booked a fresh 12‑to‑14‑month charter for its 210,000‑dwt newcastlemax LNG dual‑fuel bulker Mount Emai, commencing in the first half of May after redelivery. The agreement is index‑linked, with earnings set above the Baltic 5TC benchmark and...
Mazda MX-30 - E-Skyactiv R-EV, L'elettrica Con Il Wankel - VIDEO
Mazda has launched the MX-30 e‑Skyactiv R‑EV, a plug‑in hybrid that uses a compact rotary Wankel engine as a range extender. The model pairs a 17.8 kWh battery—providing about 85 km of electric driving—with a 50‑liter gasoline tank and a 74 hp rotary...
DHL Strike Could Disrupt JLR Vehicle and Parts Supply
Around 300 DHL logistics workers at Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull hub will commence an indefinite strike on May 7 over a disputed 3% pay offer. The walkout, backed by an additional 300 HGV drivers across the Midlands and Northwest, threatens to...
Top Delivery Route Planning Software Tools to Boost Last‑mile Efficiency
Last‑mile logistics is shifting from manual, static routing to AI‑driven, real‑time route planning software. Modern platforms such as FarEye, Onfleet, and Locus dynamically optimize multi‑stop routes, integrate dispatch, tracking, and customer communication, and support hybrid fleets. The technology delivers measurable...
‘World’s First’: Methane Removal System Debuts at Sea
U.S.-UK partnership between climate‑tech firm Bennu Climate and Lomarlabs has launched the first at‑sea pilot of a methane‑removal system on a 57,000‑dwt supramax bulk carrier. The 50 kg, one‑cubic‑metre photochemical unit destroys fugitive methane during normal voyages, building on dockside tests...
Wings OBC Renews and Expands with Air Logistics Group
Wings Onboard Courier (Wings OBC) has renewed its exclusive General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) agreement with Air Logistics Group, extending coverage across the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, France, Portugal, Italy and Spain, and adding Germany effective June 1. The partnership,...
FAA Orders Flight Cuts At Chicago O’Hare: Impact On American & United Battle?
The FAA has finalized an order cutting Chicago O’Hare’s summer 2026 peak‑day schedule by about 12%, capping operations at 2,708 flights per day instead of the planned 3,080. The reduction, effective May 17‑Oct 24, targets the surge of added capacity from American...
Former Volvo UK Commercial Director to Lead Collision Management Group
Robert Deane, former commercial director of Volvo Car UK, has been appointed managing director of Activate Accident Repair and Activate Parts at Activate Group. In his previous role he oversaw Volvo’s 93‑site after‑sales network, while Activate runs 13 repair centres...
United Airlines Quietly Rolls Out Free Wi-Fi, Even On Non-Starlink Planes
United Airlines is quietly extending free in‑flight Wi‑Fi to aircraft equipped with Viasat and Panasonic systems, even though the rollout lacks an official press release. The move aligns with United’s broader plan to install Starlink satellite internet across its entire...
Vessel Brings over Half a Billion Gallons of US LNG to Puerto Rico
The American Energy, the first U.S.-flagged LNG carrier dedicated to Puerto Rico, completed its first year of service in March 2026 after delivering more than 500 million gallons of U.S.-sourced liquefied natural gas. The volume is enough to power about 1.2 million homes...
West Asia Conflict Hits India’s Seafood Exports to Gulf Nations
The escalation of the West Asia conflict has virtually halted India’s seafood shipments to Gulf markets, wiping out roughly 90% of exports to the region. Industry estimates place the value of these exports at $240‑$300 million, about 3‑4% of India’s total...
Why Do BART Announcements Sound Like That?
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system still uses a decades‑old, robotic voice for its passenger announcements, a relic of the original 1970s speech‑synthesis hardware. A recent KQED podcast explores why the transit agency has not modernized the system, citing...
Alstom’s Preliminary FY 2025/26 Results Show Record Orders, Dipped EBIT Margin
Alstom reported record full‑year orders of €27.6 billion (≈$29.8 billion), a 39% year‑on‑year increase, while sales grew 4% to €19.2 billion (≈$20.7 billion). Adjusted EBIT margin slipped to about 6%, below the prior‑year guidance of roughly 7%. Free cash flow reached €330 million (≈$356 million), staying...
Ford Mustang GTD Crushes Corvette ZR1X's Nürburgring Record With 6:40 Lap
Ford unveiled the Mustang GTD Competition, a heavily upgraded, street‑legal version that posted a 6:40.835 lap at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, eclipsing Chevrolet’s Corvette ZR1X by more than eight seconds. The lap shaves 11 seconds off the Mustang GTD’s previous best...
CMA CGM Doubles Down on Vietnam with Terminal Upgrade
CMA CGM is expanding its 25% stake in Gemalink’s Cai Mep terminal in southern Vietnam. The upgrade will lift capacity from 1.7 million TEU to roughly 3 million TEU, adding a 450‑metre quay extension, a larger container yard and five new ship‑to‑shore cranes. Completion...
Ford Mustang GTD Competition Model Comes in Hot With a 6:40.8 Nürburgring Lap
Ford’s Mustang GTD Competition shattered the Nürburgring Nordschleife record for American production cars, posting a 6:40.835 lap—11 seconds faster than its predecessor and the Corvette ZR1X. The new variant builds on the 815‑hp GTD with higher output, aggressive aero, magnesium...
The Ford Mustang GTD Competition Just Obliterated the Chevy Corvette ZR1X’s Nurburgring Lap Record
Ford announced that its Mustang GTD Competition posted a 6:40.835 lap at the Nürburgring, making it the fastest street‑legal car after the Mercedes‑Benz AMG One hypercar. The time shaves more than 10 seconds off the previous Mustang GTD record and...
Physical Buttons Poised to Become Key Brand Differentiator
Automakers are re‑embracing tactile buttons and knobs as a way to create distinctive brand experiences, according to design firm NewTerritory. Founder Luke Miles argues that physical controls deliver "human moments" that digital screens can’t replicate, especially as voice and gesture...
Chinese OEMs Target UK Van Market with CV Show Launches
Chinese automakers Chery and BYD are using the 2026 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham to debut new van offerings for the UK light‑commercial‑vehicle market. Chery introduced its Delivan brand, showcasing concept models that emphasize intelligent, electrified mobility, while BYD revealed...
Logistics Firm Cainiao Takes Last Space at Prologis Apex Park in Daventry
Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, has signed a 10‑year lease for the 150,911 sq ft DC4 warehouse at Prologis Apex Park in Daventry, completing the park’s occupancy. The refurbished space features LED lighting, solar panels and EV‑charging, earning an EPC “A” rating. Cainiao’s...
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV to Relaunch in UK with Eight-Year Warranty
Mitsubishi is re‑entering the UK market this summer with a refreshed Outlander PHEV, offering an eight‑year or 100,000‑mile warranty that covers both the vehicle and its battery. The plug‑in hybrid will be available in five‑ or seven‑seat configurations, delivering over...
Bosch Sees Strong Order Visibility as It Bets on Safety with Chassis Acquisition
Bosch Limited reports a "very full" order book in India as it finalizes the acquisition of Bosch Chassis Systems India, a market leader in safety and braking with three plants and roughly 2,000 employees. The deal expands Bosch's mobility portfolio,...
Why Shipowners Should Pay Attention to Their War Risk Cover
The London P&I Club warns that escalating geopolitical tensions are worsening the maritime risk environment, prompting shipowners to reassess their war risk insurance. Standard marine policies typically exclude war‑related damage, requiring separate coverage for threats such as piracy, terrorism and...
Dependence on Hormuz Highlights Need for Gulf Rail Freight Corridor
Maritime analyst Philip Delmas warned that recurring disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are pushing Gulf Cooperation Council nations to accelerate the long‑delayed Saudi Landbridge rail freight corridor. The 1,500‑kilometre line would link Jeddah on the Red Sea with Dammam...
Transport Secretary Pothole Incident: ‘Thankfully It Was only the Car Damaged’, Says AIA
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander’s Mini Cooper was damaged after striking a pothole on the B4437 near Burford, Oxfordshire. The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) used the incident to underline a nationwide pothole crisis, citing its ALARM survey which puts the repair...
Sweden and Finland Agree on Facilitating Cross-Border Rail Traffic
Finland’s Traficom and Sweden’s transport agency have signed an agreement that streamlines cross‑border rail traffic at the Tornio‑Haparanda checkpoint. Effective 10 April 2026, a single safety certificate issued in either country will also cover operations on the opposite side of the gauge‑change...
Stellantis Recall Hits as European Growth Drives Recovery
Stellantis announced a recall of roughly 10,000 cars and vans equipped with its 1.5‑litre BlueHDI diesel engine due to a water‑pump pulley defect that could cause power loss or detached components. The recall adds to a recent 44,000‑vehicle PureTech petrol...
NAV CANADA Study Predicts Twenty-Fold Growth in AAM and RPAS Operations by 2045
NAV CANADA’s new study projects that advanced air mobility (AAM) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) could inject up to $120 bn CAD (about $90 bn USD) into Canada’s economy each year by 2045, creating more than 260,000 jobs. Current 2024 activity...
Bicester Logistics Hub Expects ‘Record Store Day’ Order Surge
DP World is preparing for a record surge at its Bicester logistics hub ahead of Record Store Day, planning to ship over 210,000 vinyl records across more than 230 releases to independent UK retailers. The 270,000‑sq‑ft facility handled eight million...
Performance Shipping Secures Repsol Charters for Suezmax Newbuilds
Performance Shipping, a Nasdaq‑listed Greek tanker owner, has secured long‑term charters for its two suezmax newbuilds with Repsol Trading. The 158,000‑dwt vessels being built in Shanghai will earn $35,000 per day on a seven‑year contract and $36,850 per day on...
Audi Could Hybridise RS3's Five-Pot to Keep It on Sale in Europe
Audi’s 2.5‑litre EA855 five‑cylinder engine, delivering 394 bhp to the RS3 and Cupra Formentor VZ5, now breaches the upcoming Euro 7 emissions rules slated for November 2024. Audi Sport chief Rolf Michl said the company is exploring hybridisation as a way to...
BMW Starts Series Production on Second E-Drive Motor Line at Steyr Plant
BMW has launched a second e‑drive motor production line at its Steyr plant in Austria, just nine months after the first Gen6 line began series output. The expansion raises annual motor capacity to more than 100,000 units, enabling the company...
Volkswagen Updated ID3 with New Name and 391-Mile Range
Volkswagen has refreshed its compact electric hatchback, renaming it the ID.3 Neo and extending its WLTP range to a claimed 391 miles. The model ships with three power outputs (170 PS, 190 PS, 231 PS) and three battery packs ranging from 50 kWh to 79 kWh,...