Electrifying service to rural Alaska 
Alaska-based cargo carrier Ryan Air has placed a deposit-backed order for Beta Technologies’ "Alia" CTOL electric aircraft, alongside plans to deploy up to 10 Beta Charge Cubes across its network. The airline, which serves more than 70 rural communities, aims to expand... more
FedEx appoints Preet EVP of Transformation
FedEx has appointed Kawal Preet as executive vice president, Planning, Engineering and Transformation, effective 1 October. Reporting to president and CEO Raj Subramaniam, she joins the company’s Executive Committee. Preet, who has led the Asia Pacific region since 2020,... more
HCV sector expands steadily
According to a recent analysis by 'Market.us Scoop', the global heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) market is projected to reach USD 295.6 billion by 2034, up from USD 201.6 billion in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The study highlights rising demand for... more
Monroe unveils Magnum line
Monroe has introduced a new range of Magnum air springs for commercial vehicles, designed to improve safety, durability and productivity. The line features materials and engineering for trucks, buses and other models from manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz, Iveco, DAF,... more
'OneOcean' brand launched
Lloyd’s register has launched 'OneOcean', a global brand integrating LR OneOcean and Ocean Technologies group. The initiative combines digital maritime solutions with training and crew management expertise, aiming to reduce fragmentation and improve operational efficiency.... more
US truck demand trends down
Preliminary data from ACT research shows North America class 8 truck net orders reached 20,800 units in September, down 44% year-on-year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, orders totalled 18,800 units, equal to an annualised rate of 225,000 according to Carter Vieth, research... more
PayPal–DP world deal
DP world has signed a memorandum of understanding with PayPal to collaborate on cross-border digital payments. The initiative, described by DP world as a first of its kind, is designed to simplify international transactions for merchants, shippers and marketplaces by offering... more
Ready for fresh beer in four US cities
Alaska Air Cargo is again linking farm fields to fermenters, flying about 4.1 t of freshly harvested Pacific Northwest hops to Minneapolis, Austin, Denver and San Diego this autumn. The "Fresh Hop Air" program with Yakima Chief Hops rushes whole-cone hops from... more
CSX tunnel modernisation done
A joint venture of Skanska and Fay, part of S&B USA Construction, has substantially completed Csx’s Howard street tunnel modernisation in Baltimore ahead of schedule. The more than USD 450m project removes clearance restrictions for double-stack trains on the rail corridor... more
Lebrun is Long Beach's new chief harbor engineer
The Port of Long Beach has appointed Monique Lebrun as Senior Director of the Engineering Services Bureau and Chief Harbor Engineer. She will oversee the port’s USD3.2 billion, 10-year capital improvement programme, including the USD1.8 billion Pier B On-Dock Rail Support... more