Royal Air Maroc Cargo Expands Cold Storage Capacity at Casablanca Hub
Royal Air Maroc Cargo is expanding its temperature‑controlled facilities at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, adding a fifth cold chamber and raising total refrigerated space to 590 m². The upgrade introduces dedicated import and export chambers covering 2 °C‑8 °C, 15 °C‑25 °C, and frozen storage ranges. The investment responds to growing demand for perishables and pharmaceuticals across Morocco and Africa, as well as the airline’s fleet expansion. Solar‑powered refrigeration will improve energy efficiency and support the carrier’s sustainability goals.
Why Do Most Cruise Ships Have Diesel Engines?
Diesel engines remain the backbone of cruise ship propulsion because they deliver the high torque needed to overcome water resistance while keeping fuel consumption reasonable. Modern vessels typically employ diesel‑electric hybrid systems, where diesel generators power electric motors that turn...
Hasbro Opens Distribution Hub to Cut Costs, Speed Deliveries
Hasbro has launched a 600,000‑square‑foot distribution center in Midway, Georgia, operated by GXO, to streamline its U.S. logistics network. The new hub consolidates five distribution nodes down to three, supporting both brick‑and‑mortar retailers and direct‑to‑consumer sales. Hasbro projects roughly $8 million...
New TT Club Cargo Theft Report Shows Escalating Cargo Crime Across Benelux
TT Club, BSI Consulting and TVM released the 2026 Freight Crime Report, highlighting a sharp rise in cargo theft across the Benelux region, home to Europe’s busiest ports. Criminals are deploying AI‑generated credentials, deep‑fake identities and fake‑carrier fraud to infiltrate...
MTF Issues Safety Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Ships
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) released safety guidelines for ships equipped with wind‑assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) such as rotor, suction and wing sails. The recommendations focus on integrating these technologies into existing Safety Management Systems, emphasizing risk assessments, incident reporting,...
DHL Supply Chain Appointed by Air France to Deliver Ground Handling Services at London Gatwick
DHL Supply Chain has secured a contract to provide full ground handling services at London Gatwick for Air France‑KLM. The agreement coincides with Air France’s launch of two daily Airbus A220 flights between Gatwick and Paris‑Charles de Gaulle, targeting both...
Rising Fuel Costs Intensify Pressure on Fragile European Road Freight Market
European road freight operators are feeling a sharp rise in fuel costs tied to the Middle East conflict, which now represents up to 30% of their operating expenses. The International Road Transport Union warns this is a structural shift, not...
From Ports to Highways: Inside the Southeast’s Infrastructure Overhaul
The Southeast U.S. is experiencing rapid economic and population growth, pushing civil, industrial, and logistics infrastructure demand. In 2025 the region spent $116.9 billion on construction, with projections to reach $310.6 billion by 2027, spurred by federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure...
Study Ranks Best Frequent Flyer Programs in 2026 for Americans
WalletHub’s 2026 study ranks the ten largest U.S. airlines’ frequent‑flyer programs using 21 metrics such as airline and partner coverage, rewards value, earning and redemption policies, and elite‑status accessibility. Alaska Airlines tops the list, followed by United, Delta, American and...
Iran's Parliament Security Committee Approves Plan to Impose Tolls on Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Parliament Security Committee approved a Strait of Hormuz Management Plan that introduces a rial‑based toll system for vessels transiting the vital waterway. The plan explicitly bans American and Israeli ships and targets nations imposing unilateral sanctions on Tehran. It...
How Nimbus Is Revolutionizing Aviation Operations
WiseAero unveiled Nimbus, an AI‑powered aviation assistant that consolidates flight‑preparation tasks into a single mobile platform. The solution automates landing‑permit acquisition, coordinates ground services, and provides real‑time aircraft tracking. By centralising these functions, Nimbus promises faster turnarounds and reduced manual...
ITS Australia’s RTT Conference Report: Turning Data Into Action
The ITS Australia Roads, Tolling & Tech (RTT) 2026 conference in Sydney gathered over 30 senior speakers to spotlight the shift from raw data collection to actionable road‑network decisions. Attendees highlighted the urgency of reforming road‑user charging as fuel excise...
Risky Business: Inside the Freight Fraud Surge
Freight fraud and cargo theft are accelerating, with organized theft rising over 1,500% since 2021 and annual losses projected at $35 billion. The 2025 TIA report shows truckload freight as the most targeted mode, and unlawful brokerage is the most common...
Norwegian Shipowner Finalizes Sale of 2016-Built PSV
Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) completed the sale of its 2016-built platform supply vessel Energy Passion for a gross price of $28 million. The transaction is expected to generate a booked gain of about $5.4 million and net proceeds of roughly $14 million...
Russian Urals Premium in Asia up, but Costs, Attacks Weigh
Russian Urals crude premiums in Asia climbed to about $8 per barrel versus Brent, up from $5 a week earlier. However, Ukrainian drone attacks have forced the closure of roughly 40% of Russia’s oil‑export capacity, including the 700,000‑bpd Ust‑Luga port....
Kangnam to Build New Incat Crowther 80m Vessel Design
South Korean shipbuilder Kangnam has hired Incat Crowther to design an 80‑metre high‑speed catamaran RoPax ferry for Korea Express Ferry. The vessel will link Incheon with the Yellow Sea islands of Daecheongdo, Baengnyeongdo and Socheongdo, carrying up to 572 passengers,...
Navigating the Rise of Subjective Injury Claims in the Maritime Industry
Shipowners are facing a surge in subjective injury claims, especially for pain and suffering, with some verdicts exceeding $10 million. Courts see more nuclear verdicts driven by emotional narratives and per‑minute suffering calculations. Traumatic brain injury cases are particularly complex, relying...
Why Pistons Have Three Rings To Rule Combustion
Piston assemblies typically use three rings: two compression rings that seal combustion gases and a lower oil‑control ring that scrapes excess oil from the cylinder walls. The rings also transfer the bulk of combustion heat to the cylinder, handling 70‑80%...
UK: CAA Publishes Initial Proposals for Heathrow H8 Price Cap
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released initial proposals to cap Heathrow Airport’s passenger fees for the H8 regulatory period (2027‑2031) at £27.70‑£30.50 per passenger (approximately $35.5‑$39.0). The midpoint of the range, £28.80 (about $36.90), is a modest £0.40...
Challenge’s First 777-300 Freighter Conversion Adds Valuable Capacity
Challenge Group has placed its first Boeing 777‑300 passenger‑to‑freighter (P2F) conversion, 9H‑CAZ, into service after an IAI‑led retrofit completed in January. The aircraft adds roughly 100 tonnes of payload capacity, expanding the carrier’s ability to move pharma, live animals, oversized and...
Dormant Helicopter Programmes in Africa and Asia Present Opportunities
Ageing Soviet-era helicopters in Africa and Asia are creating capability gaps as modernisation programmes stall. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent CAATSA sanctions have disrupted traditional supply chains, halting upgrades for at least 13 identified programmes. Western manufacturers, such...
Heathrow Early Careers Innovation Competition Draws on Young People’s ‘Drive and Inspiration’
Heathrow Airport has launched an early‑career innovation competition in partnership with New Civil Engineer to source fresh ideas for its £33bn ($42bn) expansion, which includes a third runway and terminal upgrades aimed at handling 150 million passengers and 756,000 flights per...
Regulation: Regulatory Article (RA) 3000 Series: Air Traffic Management Regulations (ATM)
The UK’s 3000 Series Air Traffic Management (ATM) regulations have been continuously revised, with the latest consolidation released on 31 March 2026. This update incorporates changes to more than twenty individual regulations, ranging from equipment safety management to low‑visibility procedures and radar...
Airfreight Rates Heading Back to Peak-Season Levels
Airfreight rates are climbing back toward peak‑season levels as the Middle‑East conflict and soaring jet‑fuel costs tighten the cargo market. The Baltic Air Freight Index rose 9.3% week‑on‑week and is 10% higher than a year ago, while jet‑fuel prices have...
2027 Ford Expedition Celebrates Turning 30 with a Special Appearance
Ford unveiled a 30th‑anniversary appearance package for the 2027 Expedition, built on the Platinum’s Stealth trim. The package features exclusive Blue Ember metallic paint, a lighter Salt Crystal Gray interior, and 22‑inch dark‑finish wheels stamped with a “30 Years” badge....
2027 Ford Expedition 30th Anniversary Appearance Package Is All Show With A Mustang Dark Horse Paint Job
Ford is marking the Expedition’s 30th anniversary with a special Appearance Package for the 2027 model. The package adds an exclusive Mustang Dark Horse Blue Ember metallic paint, priced at $2,495, on top of the $3,575 Stealth Appearance base. It...
Uber Commits R5-Billion to South Africa Amid Licensing Woes
Uber pledged roughly $260 million (R5 billion) for South Africa over three years, mixing existing spend with new funds for electric‑vehicle fleets, charging infrastructure, merchant hardware and township‑focused Uber Eats. The announcement, made at the South African Investment Conference, is timed to...
Chancerygate and Bridges Complete €40m Dublin Logistics Development
Chancerygate and Bridges Fund Management have finished the Airport Trade Park, a €40 million (≈$43 million) grade‑A urban logistics complex on a five‑acre site near Dublin Airport. The 120,260 sq ft development comprises 13 units, with three pre‑let totaling 31,200 sq ft to firms such as Imprint...
Renault's Cute New Twingo Is Hard Not to Love and We Have Globalisation to Thank
Renault transformed the new electric Twingo from concept to market in just 100 weeks, thanks to a collaborative engineering hub in Shanghai. The car, built on the AMPR‑Small platform, costs roughly €20,000 (about $21,800) and offers a 163‑mile electric range...
Transport Committee Calls Out Government for Failing to Close ‘Enforcement Gap’ on Accessibility
The transport committee criticised the government for leaving a persistent “enforcement gap” that prevents disability rights from translating into real-world accessibility on public transport. Chair Ruth Chadbury highlighted regulators’ lack of powers, resources, and a clear mandate, while the Access...
Road Freight Is the only Mode of Transport that Grew in the Past Decade
Eurostat’s latest report shows that between 2014 and 2024 road freight was the only transport mode to increase its share in the EU, growing 3.3% to exceed a quarter of all goods moved. Maritime’s share fell 2.5% yet remains dominant...
Geotab and Hyundai Partner to Deliver Hardware-Free, Native Telematics Integration
Geotab and Hyundai have launched a hardware‑free telematics integration for Hyundai vehicles across more than 40 European markets. The solution streams data from factory‑installed sensors directly to the MyGeotab platform, eliminating aftermarket device costs. It supports both internal‑combustion and electric...
Consumer Reports Says To Avoid Buying These Used Chevy Models From These Years
Consumer Reports added six Chevrolet models to its 2024 "avoid" list, citing poor reliability across a mix of electric, truck and SUV offerings. The 2024 Blazer EV, 2021 Bolt, 2025 Colorado, 2025 Equinox, and the 2021 Suburban and Tahoe all scored...
Pandora Opens Distribution Centre in Canada to Reduce US Tariff Impact
Pandora has opened a new distribution centre in Mississauga, Ontario to process Canadian online orders locally, reducing reliance on U.S. facilities and exposure to higher tariffs. The move follows President Trump’s increase of import duties on Thai‑made jewellery, which Pandora...
TBM Assembly Begins on Mumbai’s GMLR Megatunnel
Assembly has started on two 14.42‑metre diameter Earth Pressure Balance TBMs for Mumbai’s Goregaon‑Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project, marking India’s largest TBM deployment. The machines, supplied by TERRATEC and managed by J.Kumar‑NCC JV for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, are being...
Colruyt Is Rolling Out a Driverless Delivery Vehicle in Leuven
Colruyt Group’s Collect&Go is piloting an unmanned electric delivery vehicle in Leuven from mid‑May through August, marking Belgium’s first autonomous vehicle on public roads without a fixed route. The compact vehicle, limited to 25 km/h, can transport groceries for two customers,...
Handover of Training Ship State of Maine an Important Waypoint for US Maritime
The U.S. Maritime Administration handed over the training ship State of Maine to Maine Maritime Academy, completing the third National Security Multi‑Mission Vessel (NSMV) built at Hanwha Philly Shipyard. Delivered on time and on budget, the 720‑bed vessel can expand...
'Felt Close to Death': Indian Seafarers Detained in Iran Return Home
Eight Indian seafarers, part of an 18‑member crew on the MT Valiant Roar, were released after weeks of detention by Iranian authorities who accused the vessel of fuel smuggling. The crew endured missile strikes, hotel evacuations and a perilous overland...
Apollo Nears $10bn Acquisition of KKR’s Atlantic Aviation
Apollo Global Management is close to buying Atlantic Aviation for nearly $10 billion, partnering with Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC for a majority stake while KKR retains a minority interest. The deal would mark KKR’s exit from the private‑jet services provider...
Airbnb’s Latest Service Expansion: Rides From the Airport
Airbnb is launching a pre‑booked private‑car transfer service in about 125 cities, letting guests arrange rides from airports and train stations through its app. The offering, powered by Welcome Pickups, provides vetted drivers and pre‑filled destination details. Currently the service...
Zipair Targets Fleet Expansion as It Builds Tech-Driven Low-Cost Model
Japanese low‑cost carrier Zipair plans to more than double its Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner fleet, increasing from eight aircraft to over 20 within four years. The airline, which launched in 2020, emphasizes a technology‑enabled model featuring free Starlink internet, an on‑demand...
Securing Asean’s Food Resilience Amid the Middle East Conflict
The ongoing Middle East conflict threatens ASEAN’s food security by jeopardizing both fertilizer imports and the LNG supplies that power nitrogen‑based fertilizers. ASEAN relies on 82% of its fertilizer imports from outside the region, with Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar especially...
Netherlands New Per-Kilometre Truck Toll to Go Live From 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, the Netherlands will replace its Eurovignette with a distance‑based truck toll covering most motorways and selected provincial roads. The scheme applies to all trucks over 3,500 kg (categories N2 and N3), both domestic and foreign, requiring an...
Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Reports 2% Profit Increase
Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation posted a modest profit rise in 2025, with total operating revenue reaching RMB 23.89 billion ($3.45 billion), up 2.7% year‑on‑year, and net profit climbing 2.1% to RMB 5.36 billion (about $774 million). The company highlighted the cyclical flexibility of international oil transport...
The Things Worth Considering Before You Install a Canopy
Installing a canopy on a ute can dramatically improve tool protection, cargo security, and overall utility, but the decision requires careful assessment of access, fit, weight, and durability. Different designs—rear‑door only versus side‑window lift‑up—affect how quickly gear can be loaded...
UK Drone Rules Just Got Way Easier to Understand
Grey Arrows Drone Club has integrated every UK council’s byelaw, PSPO and local policy into its Drone Scene app, creating a comprehensive map of local drone restrictions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The update adds a traffic‑light colour...
Autoflight V5000 Matrix
The German‑based AutoFlight Europe unveiled the V5000 Matrix, a 10‑seat lift‑plus‑cruise hybrid‑electric/eVTOL capable of VTOL and wing‑borne cruise. The aircraft, with a maximum take‑off weight of 5,700 kg, can carry up to 1,500 kg payload and achieve a 1,500 km range in hybrid...
Google Maps Displays Non-Existent Clean Air Zone In Manchester
Google Maps mistakenly displayed a Clean Air Zone around Greater Manchester, warning drivers of potential charges for a scheme that was never implemented. The error, traced to a 2019 proposal abandoned in 2023, was reported by Transport for Greater Manchester,...
What Vanguard’s ‘Surrender’ Means for T&L Boardrooms, BlackRock & State Street
Vanguard filed Schedule 13G/A amendments showing it holds 0% of CH Robinson, Expeditors and Forward Air, effectively surrendering its voting rights in these transportation‑and‑logistics (T&L) companies. The move is not a market sell‑off but a compliance‑driven relinquishment of influence under...
Drone Strike Hits Laden Supertanker Off Dubai as Gulf Shipping Incidents Flare Again
A Kuwaiti‑flagged VLCC Al Salmi, carrying about 2 million barrels of Saudi and Kuwaiti crude, was struck by a drone off Dubai, sparking a fire that was later extinguished without injuries or oil leakage. The incident, reported by UKMTO, follows a recent...