NetJets Expands Augusta Footprint As Masters Traffic Climbs
NetJets is constructing a dedicated private terminal at Augusta Regional Airport to accommodate the annual Masters Tournament surge. The project includes a 432,000‑square‑foot private ramp and a full‑service lounge, with construction slated to finish before the 2025 event. NetJets reported a 34% increase in flights during the 2025 Masters, handling 580 flights, and projects 775 flights for 2026. Year‑round demand at Augusta rose 27% in 2025, giving NetJets roughly 23% of all airport departures.
Oil Turmoil Speeds up Thailand's Electric Shift
Surging oil prices triggered by Middle East tensions are prompting Thai consumers and banks to favor battery electric vehicles (BEVs) over traditional gasoline cars. Ford Thailand reports a 10% rise in BEV loan approvals while internal‑combustion engine financing fell 25‑30%...
Trucking Capacity Crunch Draws Shippers to Intermodal
Shippers are increasingly turning to intermodal transport as over‑the‑road trucking faces a capacity crunch driven by stricter federal oversight and soaring diesel prices. Uber Freight reports spot OTR rates up 25% year‑over‑year and predicts intermodal rates will rise 3‑5% by...
Transit Briefs: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, TriMet, MBTA
Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner is adding an extra daily round‑trip between San Diego and Los Angeles and offering a 20% fare discount for passengers traveling to and from Los Angeles during the 2026 FIFA World Cup period (May 1‑July 15, 2026). The partnership with...
Dodge Dealers Pretty Much Just Sell Durangos Now
Stellantis reported a modest 4% rise in Q1 2026 sales, moving 305,000 vehicles, but the standout was Dodge’s Durango, which jumped 48% to 6,600 units. The three‑row SUV now represents roughly nine out of ten Dodge sales for the quarter,...
Russian Seaborne Diesel Exports Fall 3% Between February and March
Russia’s seaborne diesel and gasoil shipments slipped 3% in March, falling to roughly 3.06 million metric tons. The decline was driven by repeated Ukrainian drone strikes that disrupted loading at the key Baltic hub of Primorsk and the southern port of...
Why So Many Rideshare Drivers Say They Can’t Afford to Work Right Now
Rideshare drivers in the United States, numbering between 1.5 and 2 million, are feeling the squeeze as national gasoline prices climb above $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022. The surge, driven by geopolitical tensions that have disrupted roughly...
How Carriers Can Prepare for CVSA’s International Roadcheck 2026
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck will run May 12-14, targeting ELD tampering and cargo securement, with inspectors conducting Level I checks on thousands of trucks across North America. Inspectors will review up to eight days of driver logs...
Dial R for Raucous: Welcoming Our Long-Term 2026 Volkswagen Golf R
The 2026 Volkswagen Golf R arrives with a base price of $50,730 and a fully‑loaded window sticker of $54,980 after adding the €3,795 (≈$4,135) Euro Style package and a $455 Graphite Gray Metallic paint option. Power climbs to 328 hp and...
US Gulf Coast Tanker Availability Drops as Asia, Europe Seek to Replace Middle East Supply
U.S. Gulf Coast oil tanker availability has plunged, falling 41% in the past month as Asian and European refiners replace Middle Eastern supply disrupted by the Iran‑related war in the Strait of Hormuz. Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) numbers have...
Republican Senator Calls Chinese Cars A ‘Cancer,’ Vowing Stricter Ban
Republican Senator Bernie Moreno announced plans to broaden the U.S. ban on Chinese electric vehicles, targeting not only the cars themselves but also associated software, components, and joint‑venture partnerships. The proposal would reinforce the existing 100% tariff regime and aim...
How Technology Is Reshaping Roadway Safety and Traffic Management
Technology is rapidly transforming roadway safety and traffic management through AI‑driven platforms, data analytics, and connected devices. The North Carolina Turnpike Authority’s pilot with Valerann’s Lantern n uses real‑time camera feeds to spot hazards and speed response. Cambridge Mobile Telematics’ StreetVision...
No-Code, No Problem: Automotive Automation Is Clearing the Software Bottleneck
Automakers are adopting no‑code automation platforms that let engineers build vehicle functions through visual workflows instead of traditional code. These policies, defined in kilobytes, can be pushed instantly to single cars or millions, slashing development cycles and validation costs. The...
The Power of Predictability: Scale Demands Consistency, Not Speed
PrePass unveiled its Mile Marker 2026 Impact Index, a national benchmark that quantifies how weigh‑station bypass improves fleet efficiency. The study, based on 1.6 billion bypass events, shows an average 7‑minute time saving, half‑gallon fuel reduction and $10.65 operational cost cut...
Could the Kia PV5 Electric Van Be New York City's New Taxi?
Kia showcased its PV5 electric van wrapped in New York taxi livery at the 2026 New York auto show, highlighting a collaboration with BraunAbility to add wheelchair accessibility. The concept is described as production‑ready and is slated for real‑world testing,...
Fleets Are Considering New Fuel Purchasing Strategies
Fleet executives are re‑evaluating fuel purchasing tactics as diesel prices hit record highs. A recent FleetOwner survey of 23 readers shows only about one‑third currently buy fuel in bulk, while nearly half have contractual agreements. Among those without bulk or...
Dematic to Debut New Command Center Analytics Platform at MODEX 2026
Dematic will unveil its new Command Center analytics platform at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, showcasing real‑time visibility and advanced warehouse insights. The vendor‑agnostic solution centralizes operational data, enabling faster, data‑driven decisions across supply‑chain networks. Alongside the platform launch, Dematic will...
City of Phoenix Aviation Department Announces Kim Brown as New Deer Valley Airport Manager
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department has appointed Kim Brown as the new manager of Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, succeeding Ed Faron after his 24‑year tenure. Brown arrives from a senior facilities and services role at Phoenix Sky Harbor, where...
A Moldovan Broker, Romanian Carrier, Temporary CDL Driver and Another Fatal Truck Crash
ArcherHub, a Colorado‑incorporated digital freight broker run from a 200‑person office in Chisinau, Moldova, dispatched a Gold Coast Logistics truck that crashed in Beaumont, Texas, killing driver Brandon Rogers. The carrier, operating under DOT 2190975, had a history of 150...
White Paper: State of the Industry – April 2026
The April 2026 State of the Industry Report, produced with Ryder, details current trends across trucking, maritime and intermodal sectors. Diesel prices spiked by more than $1 per gallon in early March, tightening carrier margins, especially on contract freight. Tender...
AP International
AP International, a Canadian logistics firm founded in 1996, has transitioned from a regional freight broker to a full‑service global freight forwarder. The company now provides end‑to‑end supply‑chain solutions that span North America and international markets. Its business model centers...
Libya Abandons ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Salvage At Edge of Malta SAR Zone
Libyan authorities towed the damaged LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz 105 nautical miles north‑northeast of Misrata and then cut the towline, leaving the vessel adrift near the edge of Malta’s search‑and‑rescue zone. The Russian‑linked tanker, crippled by explosions and fire on March 3,...
Minn. Launches $1.5B Construction Season with More Than 200 Road Projects
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has launched a $1.5 billion construction program for 2026, encompassing more than 200 road projects across the state. The plan includes 41 new bridges, repairs or upgrades to 79 existing structures, and major resurfacing and interchange...
Senator’s Probe Reveals Lack of Transparency in Remote Assistance Use in Self-Driving Cars
Senator Edward Markey’s Commerce Committee report uncovers a stark lack of transparency among autonomous‑vehicle makers about their use of Remote Assistance Operators (RAOs). The investigation revealed that companies such as Waymo employ overseas RAOs, often without U.S. driver’s licenses, and...
MC Tech Days: Materials and Processes for High-Rate Aerospace Manufacturing
The MC Tech Days virtual workshop on April 22 will showcase high‑rate aerospace manufacturing tools and processes, featuring sponsors Toray Group and Composites One and presenters from leading material and aerospace firms. Meanwhile, Avel Robotics of France signed a development contract...
Only 52% Full: United Airlines' 10 Emptiest Long-Haul Routes Revealed
United Airlines recorded a record 20.9 million long‑haul passengers in 2025, a 6.6 % rise, but those flights made up only 11.5 % of its total traffic. Analysis of Department of Transportation data shows ten long‑haul routes with load factors below 55 %, six...
Weyerhaeuser Distribution Expands Southeast Presence with New Center in Tennessee
Weyerhaeuser Distribution announced its 22nd distribution center, the company’s first in Tennessee, located in Gallatin. The 96,250‑square‑foot facility sits on 13.83 acres with six acres of yard space and will be operational by late 2026. Positioned within 15 miles of...
A Different Supply-Side Shock
President Trump’s potential decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed would trigger the largest energy‑supply shock on record, cutting roughly 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows. The disruption also threatens 30% of the world’s seaborne fertilizer,...
Lucid Motors Recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs over Seat Belt Defect
Lucid Motors announced a recall of over 4,000 Gravity SUVs after discovering that second‑row seat‑belt anchors were not welded correctly. The defect stems from a seat‑belt supplier altering its manufacturing process without Lucid’s approval, prompting the automaker to revert to...
Azamara Reveals Next Phase of Its Fleetwide Upgrades
Azamara Cruises announced the next phase of its fleetwide renovation, Azamara Onward, which will enter a two‑week dry dock in November 2027. The program adds a new Chef’s Table restaurant, reimagines the Atlas Bar as a destination bar, and refreshes...
Amazon Acquires Swiss Robotics Company RIVR
Amazon has completed the acquisition of Zurich‑based RIVR Technologies, a spin‑out from ETH Zurich that builds four‑legged delivery robots. The robots can navigate complex environments, climb stairs and transport payloads up to 60 kilograms, extending Amazon’s physical AI and last‑mile...
IndiGo Revises Fuel Charges as ATF Costs Soar
IndiGo announced a revision of fuel surcharges on both domestic and international routes effective April 2, after air turbine fuel (ATF) prices surged more than 130% month‑on‑month. The Indian government limited the domestic surcharge increase to 25%, prompting the airline...
Airports Beg Passengers Not to Show up Four Hours Early as It Can Actually Add to Wait Times
Airports are urging travelers not to arrive four hours early, citing added congestion. John Glenn Columbus International recommends a 90‑minute arrival window as the optimal “sweet spot.” Similar guidance from Austin‑Bergstrom and other hubs follows a partial government shutdown that...
India Delays Cabotage Rewind Plan Amid Carrier Pressure, Middle East Reroutings
India’s Ministry of Ports & Shipping announced a six‑month postponement of the cabotage policy that would have ended foreign‑flag vessels’ right to operate coastal shipping routes. The original rule, introduced in 2018, aimed to force domestic operators to handle intra‑country...
Delta’s CEO Explains Why He’s Done Giving Congress Special Treatment
Delta Air Lines has suspended all congressional specialty flight perks, including airport escort services, as the U.S. government faces its longest partial shutdown. CEO Ed Bastian said the move signals frustration with congressional inaction and aims to make lawmakers experience...
How Supply Chain Disruptions Are Reshaping The Future Of Startups
The Iran‑Russia conflict has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, forcing startups and SMEs to reroute cargo through longer, costlier paths such as Jeddah. Freight rates have jumped $1,000‑$1,200 per container and lead times have stretched by three to four...
ARB Introduces Compact All-in-One Winch for Smooth, Efficient Operation
ARB has launched a compact all‑in‑one winch that integrates a built‑in control box, removing the need for a separate controller. The unit features a pre‑wired design, IP68 water‑dust protection, a four‑stage hardened steel gearbox, and a tuned 12 V motor for...
FAA Restricts SFO Landings
The FAA announced new landing restrictions at San Francisco International Airport, cutting the arrival rate from 54 to 36 flights per hour—a one‑third reduction. The policy permanently bans side‑by‑side simultaneous landings on the airport’s 750‑foot‑spaced parallel runways, requiring staggered approaches....
LTO-2 Launches ‘Oplan: Semana Santa’
The Land Transportation Office‑2 (LTO‑2) has launched “Oplan: Semana Santa” in the Cagayan Valley to manage the expected Holy Week travel surge. Assistance desks were deployed at key points and the operation will run through April 5, with a temporary suspension...
Hyundai Boulder Hints at Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler Rival
Hyundai unveiled the Boulder concept, a rugged off‑road SUV built on a new body‑on‑frame platform that previews a midsize pickup slated for the U.S. market within four years. Designed in Southern California, the concept features aggressive approach, departure and breakover...
Putting Turbulence Behind IndiGo Appoints Willie Walsh to Drive Future Global Growth
IndiGo announced the appointment of former IATA Director General and ex‑British Airways chief Willie Walsh as its next CEO, pending regulatory clearance. Walsh is slated to assume the role by August 3, following the departure of Pieter Elbers after a...
Video Telematics Is Set to Double in Five Years, with North America Still Dictating the Pace
Berg Insight forecasts the active installed base of video telematics systems to reach roughly 22 million units across North America and Europe by 2030, effectively doubling the market in five years. In 2025 North America held about 7.6 million units and is...
Vertical Aerospace Launches Valo Battery Pilot Production Line, Positive Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
Vertical Aerospace has put into operation a 15,000‑square‑foot battery pilot production line at its Vertical Energy Centre (VEC), featuring automated aerospace‑grade manufacturing that delivered up to 1.4 MW of peak power during flight tests. The line will assemble battery packs for...
NYC Expands Public EV Charging Network
New York City announced a major expansion of its public electric‑vehicle charging network, adding roughly 200 fast‑charging stations across boroughs and bringing the total public chargers to about 1,500. The rollout is funded by a $50 million city allocation combined with...
Canyon Spirit Expands U.S. Rail Route, Launches Travel Advisor Incentives
Canyon Spirit announced a new three‑day rail itinerary linking Denver, Glenwood Springs, Moab and Salt Lake City, launching this month. The route travels through river canyons and desert landscapes, using glass‑dome cars that showcase panoramic views. The company also introduced...
Europe’s Auto Forecast 2026: Technology, Policy and EV Adoption
A JD Power‑Autovista24 webinar revealed that Europe’s 2026 new‑car outlook has been trimmed to a modest 0.1% growth, down from a 1.7% rise projected months earlier. The downgrade reflects slower GDP growth in the EU, the US and China, and potential...
ITS AMERICA 2026: Nearly 200 Exhibitors Confirmed for Detroit
Nearly 200 exhibitors and sponsors will converge in Detroit from June 9‑12 for the ITS America 2026 Conference & Expo, hosted at Huntington Place. The showcase spotlights AI‑powered traffic management, autonomous mobility platforms, and introduces a dedicated Cybersecurity & Data Zone....
Volvo Sets July Start for Monterrey Heavy-Duty Truck Plant
Volvo Group will launch production at its new 1.7‑million‑square‑foot Monterrey heavy‑duty truck plant in July 2026, a $700 million investment aimed at expanding North American capacity. Initial volumes will be modest because U.S. and Canadian demand remains soft, but the facility...
AD Ports Earmarks $667m for Port Infrastructure in 2026
AD Ports Group announced a $667 million investment in port‑infrastructure projects for 2026, alongside a $345 million allocation for new LPG and LNG storage terminals through 2028. The company reported record 2025 results, with revenue of roughly $5.7 billion and net profit of...
Doroni Aerospace Publicly Launches Its H1-X Personal eVTOL
Doroni Aerospace unveiled its consumer‑focused H1‑X personal eVTOL at a "Soul of the Sky" event in Dania Beach, offering media and investors a hands‑on experience with the full‑scale showroom model. The aircraft combines a tandem‑wing layout with electric ducted‑fan propulsion...