DoorDash and Wing Expand Drone Delivery to Metro Atlanta
DoorDash and Wing are extending their drone delivery service to metro Atlanta, starting with restaurants near Tanger Outlets in Locust Grove. Eligible customers can select a drone option at checkout and expect meals within roughly 20 minutes. The rollout adds to a partnership that began in 2022 and already operates in Virginia, Dallas‑Fort Worth and Charlotte, completing tens of thousands of deliveries. The move supports DoorDash’s broader multi‑modal fulfillment strategy that blends human couriers, drones and ground robots.
Supporting the U.S. Economy
CSX is leveraging its rail network to support U.S. re‑industrialization through its Select Sites® program, which certifies rail‑ready industrial properties. Since its 2012 launch, the initiative has grown to 80 certified sites across a dozen states, adding 21 new locations...
High Gas Prices Tempting Americans Back to EVs
Rising gasoline prices, now averaging around $4.50 per gallon, are prompting a wave of new electric‑vehicle (EV) purchases. The WSJ profile of Eric Janney, an IT worker in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, illustrates how consumers are swapping lightly used EVs like the...
Trucking Capacity Bets Grow as Major Carriers Expand Terminal Networks
Prime Inc. announced a $160 million investment to build a new regional hub near Griffin, Georgia, creating over 120 full‑time jobs and adding driver‑training and maintenance facilities. The hub aims to increase Southeast density and improve driver recruitment amid industry shortages....
Qatar Executive Completes G700 Fleet with 10th Delivery
Gulfstream handed over the tenth and final G700 to Qatar Executive, fulfilling an order first announced in October 2019. The delivery marks the 25th Gulfstream aircraft the Qatar Airways Group’s charter arm has received since its 2015 partnership began. Qatar...
Suzuki Motor, After India Success, Sets Sights on 10% of African Market
Suzuki Motor, fresh off its rapid expansion in India, is targeting a 10% share of Africa’s automotive market by 2030. The Japanese automaker already dominates in five African nations, most notably Angola where it commands an 81% share. To achieve...
IMO Hazardous Cargo Compensation Rules Move Closer
The International Maritime Organization’s 2010 Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) Convention is now one step from activation after Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden ratified it, bringing the total to the 12 states required for entry into force. The treaty...
Iran War Drives up African Bitumen Truck Prices
The outbreak of the Iran‑Israel‑US war has sharply lifted bitumen truck prices across sub‑Saharan Africa. In East and Central Africa, ex‑Mombasa rates jumped to KSh165‑175 per kilogram (about $1,159‑$1,313 per tonne), a 40% increase. Nigerian bulk bitumen now trades around...
Picture of the Day: April 15, 2026
AVweb’s "Picture of the Day" for April 15, 2026 features a Bonanza aircraft perched on the runway at Jasper Air Park in the Canadian Rockies. The photo, taken by aviation photographer Joe Emond, showcases the dramatic mountain backdrop that makes the remote...
Airbus and Lakota Connector Partners Successfully Execute Fourth Autonomous Flight Test
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, together with Shield AI, L3Harris and Parry Labs, completed its fourth autonomous flight test on an H145 helicopter, integrating all four partners' technologies for the first time. The test demonstrated real‑time perception, obstacle detection and...
Iarnród Éireann Travelers Can Now Pay with PayPal
Iarnród Éireann has integrated PayPal into its website and mobile app, allowing travelers to buy rail tickets using PayPal balances or linked funding sources. The move serves the operator’s 55 million annual passengers and targets both domestic and international customers. PayPal...
With 7 Short Words, the CEO of United Airlines Just Taught a Brilliant Lesson in Leadership
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby sent a concise seven‑word message to staff, assuring they would not face furloughs or cuts despite a sharp fuel‑price shock driven by the Iran conflict and inflation. He framed the crisis plainly, contrasting the usual...
ABS and Alfred Maritime to Advance Fleet Operations and Safety for Cruise Vessels
ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed an MOU to develop technical projects that improve cruise vessel performance, maintenance and safety. The partnership combines Alfred Maritime’s fleet‑performance management tools with ABS’s classification expertise to streamline regulatory compliance and reduce operational...
2026 GAC Tech Day: Five Technologies Unveiled, How Will They Translate Into Product Competitiveness?
GAC Group’s 2026 Tech Day unveiled five flagship technologies—Xingyuan powertrain platforms, the Starship Body structure, Xinghe Smart Cockpit, Xingling E/E Architecture 4.0, and a domestic‑chip ecosystem. The powertrain suite spans extended‑range electric, plug‑in hybrid and super‑hybrid options, with the PHEV...
National Airlines Adds First of Four 777Fs
National Airlines took delivery of its first Boeing 777‑200F freighter in April 2026, the first of four ordered in 2024. The new‑build aircraft joins a fleet that already includes nine 747‑400 freighters, six of them conversions. The 777F adds longer...
$2.3 Billion Jordan Mineral Railway Project Drives Aqaba Rail Construction with UAE Deal
Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have signed a $2.3 billion agreement to build a 360‑kilometer heavy‑haul railway linking the Sheidiya and Ghor Al Safi mineral belts to Aqaba port. The project will be delivered through a 50:50 Jordanian‑Emirati joint venture...
2027 Toyota Crown Signia
Toyota’s 2027 Crown Signia enters the midsize hybrid SUV segment with a starting price of roughly $46,000 and a top‑end around $51,000. It pairs a 2.5‑liter four‑cylinder engine with three electric motors to produce 240 hp and achieves an EPA‑rated 38 mpg combined....
Middle East War Accelerates Regional Cross-Border Cooperation
War in the Middle East forced a surge of ocean cargo into Gulf ports, overwhelming land transport. In response, GCC countries accelerated cross‑border cooperation, slashing customs approvals from months to days and expanding real‑time coordination among ports. The UN‑mandated TIR...
OneCare Prepares for Prolonged Middle East Disruption
OneCare Group warns that the Middle East conflict, which began in late February, is creating a prolonged disruption for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Seafarers stranded in the region face extended deployments, limited movement, and heightened safety concerns for...
Bunker Fuel Shortages Loom After US Counter Blocks Strait of Hormuz
US naval counter‑operations have effectively blocked commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting the primary route for bunker fuel shipments to Asia. Analysts warn that within two to three months container lines could encounter a global shortage of low‑sulfur...
What Is CEIV Pharma?
CEIV Pharma, launched in 2014 through IATA and airport partners, provides a unified, auditable certification that consolidates GDP and other regulations for temperature‑sensitive pharmaceutical air cargo. Adoption has surged, with roughly 699 companies—including 85 airlines—certified by 2025, and a 99%...
Austria: Blaguss Integrates a Dozen Battery-Electric Coaches
Austrian bus operator Blaguss has placed twelve Yutong T12E battery‑electric coaches into regular service, initially on tour routes and slated for long‑distance lines this autumn. Each 12‑metre coach carries 47 passengers, boasts a 466 kWh battery delivering roughly 500 km of range,...
Hyundai and Kia Want To Sell You a Pickup Truck by 2030
Hyundai announced it will roll out a body‑on‑frame pickup truck in the United States before 2030, following a concept SUV that hints at a rugged design. A week later Kia confirmed it will also launch its own body‑on‑frame truck by...
Reshaped Expectations for ULD Performance in Pharma
Unit Load Devices (ULDs) are shifting from simple cargo containers to sophisticated, temperature‑controlled assets as pharmaceutical airfreight expands. Modern ULDs now include active cooling/heating systems, advanced insulation, and real‑time telemetry to meet strict GDP and MHRA requirements for biologics, vaccines,...
FMCSA Balancing the Scales for Fleets Challenging Bad Safer Data
On April 16, 2026, the FMCSA issued a sweeping overhaul of its DataQs system, creating a mandatory three‑stage appeals process for carriers contesting safety violations or crash records. States receiving Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program funding must open requests within...
Volcano Disruption Halts Flights, Closes Roads
Japan’s most active volcano erupted Saturday afternoon, spewing ash that blanketed Kagoshima. The eruption forced the grounding and delay of all flights at Kagoshima Airport and triggered widespread road closures across the city and surrounding areas. Authorities warned of reduced...
Reliability You Can See: Why Ocean Freight Decisions Fail Without Performance Intelligence
Ocean freight decisions often prioritize price over execution, leaving operations to manage hidden service failures. Recent disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz exposed how carriers reroute cargo to fallback ports, creating costly transshipment and customs complications. Xeneta’s February 2026 Schedule Reliability...
Tolar Manufacturing to Provide Signature Custom Bus Shelters to DART
Tolar Manufacturing has secured a contract worth up to $71.5 million to supply Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) with its Signature Custom bus shelters. The shelters, offered in 8‑, 10‑ and 12‑foot configurations, feature solar‑powered LED lighting, real‑time arrival displays and...
Greene Tweed Names HEICO Subsidiary as Distribution Partner in Asia and Brazil
Greene Tweed, a leading high‑performance materials maker, has appointed Seal Dynamics, a HEICO subsidiary, as its exclusive sales and distribution partner for aerospace OEM products in Asia and Brazil. The agreement builds on a decades‑long relationship and gives Greene Tweed...
Tesla Taped Out AI5 Chip, Musk Says — Nearly 2 Years Behind Schedule
Tesla announced that its next‑generation AI5 self‑driving processor has been taped out, sending the final design to TSMC for fabrication. The milestone arrives almost two years after the company promised AI5 hardware in vehicles and pushes volume production to mid‑2027....
The Best Laid Plans: How Pharma Shipments Can Go Wrong
Pharmaceutical airfreight, despite strict regulations like Good Distribution Practice and IATA’s CEIV Pharma, still suffers frequent mishaps. The article outlines common failure points—temperature excursions, documentation errors, coordination breakdowns, infrastructure limits, and human factors—through recent anonymized incidents. Minor lapses in handling,...
CSX Shares Day in the Life of a Track Supervisor
CSX released a video showcasing a typical day for track supervisor Kyler Denison in its Florida Division. The footage highlights the use of hi‑rail vehicles, which can travel on both road and rail, to inspect right‑of‑way, track conditions, crossings, and...
Expanding Cold Chain Power to Meet Global Demand
Air France‑KLM‑Martinair Cargo is scaling its pharmaceutical cold‑chain capabilities to meet rising global demand for temperature‑sensitive and time‑critical shipments. The airline is converting a perishables cool cell at Paris CDG into a pharma‑only facility, expanding capacity at key outstations, and...
Pharma Cargo Powering Airfreight’s Healthcare Transformation
Pharmaceutical cargo is becoming a primary growth engine for airfreight, shifting the sector from a transactional model to a strategic component of global healthcare supply chains. Airlines, airports and logistics providers now prioritize pharma shipments at board level, driven by...
Commentary: FedEx and UPS Need to Move up the E-Commerce Food Chain
Legacy parcel carriers FedEx and UPS are under unprecedented pressure as their biggest retail customers build private residential delivery networks. B2C shipments now represent about 70% of the parcel market, up from 10% in 1985, forcing carriers to rethink a...
More than 30 Trains Damaged in Denmark After Traction System Fault Upends Traffic
More than 30 trainsets were damaged in eastern Denmark after a fault in Banedanmark's traction power system caused overhead wires to sag and collide with pantographs. The incident halted traffic across much of Zealand, affecting at least 10,000 passengers with...
AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 to Showcase Next Generation Flight Technologies
The AIAA Aviation Forum 2026 will convene June 8‑12 in San Diego, featuring more than 1,000 technical presentations across 20+ research tracks. The agenda spotlights next‑generation flight technologies such as AI‑enabled cockpits, electric and hydrogen propulsion, and hypersonic systems. High‑profile...
UAE Firm to Enrich Fleet with Two LNG Carriers by 2027, First Vessel Deal Now in the Bag
Dubai‑based BGN has entered a joint venture with Capital Clean Energy Carriers to charter the 174,000 cbm LNG carrier Amore Mio I for ten years, with an option to extend six more years. The vessel, slated for delivery in early 2027, marks BGN’s...
Piper Adds AviatorPro As Exclusive Ground School Partner For Flight School Alliance
Piper Aircraft announced at Sun ’n Fun 2026 that AviatorPro will serve as the exclusive ground‑school provider for its Flight School Alliance. The partnership links AviatorPro’s digital platform with Piper’s training fleet, including the Archer TX and Seminole aircraft, and...
Source Logistics Prepares for Summer Heat With Enhanced Product-Protection Measures
Source Logistics announced a summer‑ready program to protect heat‑sensitive inventory across its 5.8 million square‑foot, SQF‑ and AIB‑certified network. The initiative adds routine HVAC and refrigeration maintenance, expanded temperature logging, real‑time zone monitoring, and updated staff training. It also tightens inbound/outbound...
Final Manuscripts for the 28th Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Conference Due 4 May
The 28th Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Conference will take place June 1‑5, 2026, with technical paper sessions in London and an advanced materials seminar in Farnborough and Tiverton. presenters are required to submit their final manuscripts by May 4, 2026. The...
Honda Recalls 440,000 Vehicles For Faulty Airbags
Honda announced a recall of 440,830 Odyssey minivans from model years 2018 to 2022 after discovering that the second‑ and third‑row curtain airbags could deploy unintentionally when encountering potholes, speed bumps, or road debris. The malfunction is traced to software...
The Mobility House to Offer Free Electricity for V2G Customers
The Mobility House will let owners of V2G‑capable electric cars charge at home for free, offsetting costs by using the vehicle batteries as grid storage and selling electricity during peak periods. The program launches this quarter for the Renault 5, with...
India’s Trade Gap Narrows as Middle East War Hits Shipments
India’s trade deficit narrowed to $20.67 billion in March, well under the $28.5 billion forecast, as both imports and exports slipped amid Middle East shipping disruptions. Imports fell 6.5% year‑on‑year to $59.59 billion, while exports dropped 7.4% to $38.92 billion. The conflict in the...
How AI Is Changing Food Supply Chains
The pandemic disrupted food supply chains, making logistics resilience critical. Because food is perishable, companies like CookUnity must guarantee precise, temperature‑controlled deliveries. AI platforms such as Blue Yonder now act as a “copilot,” boosting demand forecasts from 50‑60% to 80‑90%...
Any Subsidy From Government Will Help Early EV Adoption: VinFast
VinFast is lobbying Indian state governments to follow Delhi's 2026 EV policy, arguing that any subsidy will accelerate early electric‑vehicle adoption. The company unveiled its VF MPV 7, a seven‑seater electric MPV priced at roughly ₹24.5 lakh (about $29,500) with a 60 kWh battery...
Chinese Automakers Lead HEV Competition Upgrade: From Mechanical Technology to System Capabilities
Geely unveiled its i-HEV hybrid powertrain in Hangzhou, boasting a peak thermal efficiency of 48.41% and AI‑driven smart controls. The launch marks a strategic shift for Chinese automakers from pure mechanical optimization toward fully integrated system capabilities. Competitors such as...
China’s Africa Strategy Is Shifting and Iran Conflict Will Speed It Up
China is pivoting its Africa strategy from resource extraction to investment, centering the effort in Hunan Province’s “Hunan Model.” The model, formalized through the China‑Africa Economic and Trade Deep Cooperation Pilot Zone and a dedicated exhibition, streamlines logistics, free‑trade zones,...
China’s CATL to Invest US$4.4 Billion in Mining Arm to Secure EV Battery Supply Chain
China’s battery leader CATL is earmarking 30 bn yuan (≈$4.4 bn) to launch a mining subsidiary that will consolidate existing assets and chase new mineral projects worldwide, securing raw‑material supply for its EV batteries and energy‑storage systems. The move follows a Q1...
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Ride-Hailing Fuels Income for 70% of SA Gig Workers
Bolt’s newly released Gig Economy Report, commissioned by the ride‑hailing platform and surveyed by Ipsos, finds that 70% of South African gig workers turn to ride‑hailing for supplemental earnings, while 30% depend on it as their main source of income....