Logistics News

EU Aviation body reinstates Middle East flight warnings as fighting resumes

As the U.S. - Iran war erupted again, the European Union 'Aviation Safety Agency' (EASA), on Tuesday, reinstituted and?toughened their warning to airlines in the Middle East. They told them?to avoid?the airspace?"of Bahrain,??Kuwait?, Qatar?, the United Arab Emirates?and over the Gulf of Oman?. EASA retracted its previous advisory just a week before, following a temporary easing of regional tensions due to the interim ceasefire signed between Washington and Tehran last month. In that warning, airlines were asked to be cautious when flying in the airspace of Israel, Jordan and Oman. The new,?restrictive warning is valid until the 29th of July.
Passenger Transportation Services

Frontier Airlines joins Starlink in a bid to attract travelers
US PJM Power Grid Auction Prices to Stabilize Near Record Highs

The largest U.S. Grid Operator, PJM Interconnection, has set a temporary price limit to help curb the rising costs for consumers and businesses. The auction prices, which are aimed at securing sufficient electricity to cover the most-demanding days on the PJM Grid covering 13 states of the Mid-Atlantic region and Midwest, have soared in recent years to record highs largely 'because the demand from data centres has outstripped the supply. Since 2024, the so-called "capacity prices" determined by the auction jumped more than 1,000% due to this imbalance in supply and demand. This has increased energy bills for people living
Western Europe

Britain and EU sign Gibraltar Treaty to ease border crossings
Thyssenkrupp Steel suspends its own barges due to low Rhine levels

The company announced on Tuesday that it had suspended the shipping of raw materials from Duisburg, a western German city, with its own vessels due to low water levels in the Rhine River. Thyssenkrupp Steel transports approximately 50,000 tons per day of iron ore, coal and other materials up the Rhine roughly 240 km (149 miles) from Rotterdam. Commodity traders have already said on Monday that the low?water level during the current heatwave prevents cargo vessels from sailing on the Rhine fully?loaded, which drives up the?freight transportation costs. The persistent and worsening low water situation now affects the supply of
Middle East

Hapag-Lloyd: Hormuz freight fee is 'fundamentally incorrect'

Hapag-Lloyd of Germany, the world's fifth-largest shipping company by container volume, criticised the U.S. Plans to impose a 20 percent charge on cargo shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are "fundamentally incorrect". U.S. president Donald 'Trump' said on Monday that he reinstated the blockade of Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz last month. He also proposed charging a fee of 20% to cover the costs of safeguarding this vital waterway. Hapag stated in a press release that it would be "fundamentally wrong" to charge?fees when passing through international waters. The German Shipowners' Association VDR?said that such a measure was
Travel restrictions tightened as Ebola threat rises

Poland and Baltics look to protect energy assets after undersea cable cuts

The Baltic states are working with Poland to protect the energy facilities they need as they decouple their power grids from Russia, Lithuania's energy minister told Reuters, following damage to undersea cable televisions in the area. Polish and baltic state-run power grid operators are working on an arrangement to guarantee the smooth running of the decoupled system, and how to repair it if needed, Zygimantas Vaiciunas said in an interview...

Transport Infrastructure

FAA extends Chicago O'Hare flight restrictions for another year

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced on Friday that it would extend 10% flight reductions?for an additional year at Chicago O'Hare in order to avoid delays and?address congestion concerns at the busy United Airlines/American Airlines hub. In April, the agency announced that it would limit O'Hare's arrivals and departing flights to 2,708 per day between May 17 and October 24. This forced both major airlines to'scale back' their plans and maintain operations at last year's level to avoid a'repeat' of widespread delays. The FAA announced Friday that the restrictions would now continue until "the end of 2027". The airlines had planned...

Vinci Airports remains optimistic about Mexico despite slowing traffic growth.

Vinci Airports is a subsidiary of France’s VINCI Group. It expects the growth of air traffic to slow down through the end of the year, as high jet fuel prices, and geopolitical tensions, weigh on the aviation sector. However, it does not see major airline capacity reductions and is still open for expansion in Mexico and other places. Vinci Airports CEO Remi Mamon de Longevialle said during a trip to Mexico that there was "new volatility" in the markets, citing tensions between the Middle East and Asia. "Traffic may grow a bit slower than last year." Maumon de Longevialle, the...

Palm Beach Airport in Florida officially changes its name to honor Trump

Palm Beach Airport in Florida was officially renamed after Donald Trump on Thursday. It is the latest of a number of institutions, buildings and government programs to adopt the Republican identity. The renaming 'Palm Beach International Airport' to President Donald J. Trump International Airport is a public nod to the Republican Leaders support for his adopted state, Florida, which houses his lavish Mar-a-Lago Resort. Eric Trump, Trump's son, said in an interview with Fox News that "I don’t think there's anyone more synonymous with Palm Beach as Donald Trump" in Florida. Since Trump was elected to a second term in...

Palm Beach Airport, Florida -- the home of Trump's resort in Palm Beach -- is named after him

Palm Beach Airport in Florida renamed after President Donald Trump, the latest of a number of institutions, government programs and warships that have adopted the Republican identity. The renaming of Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport is a public nod to the Republican Leader's popularity in Florida, where his lavish Mar-a-Lago Resort is located. Eric Trump, Trump's son, said in an exclusive interview with Fox News that "I don't believe there's anyone more synonymous with Palm Beach in Florida than Donald Trump." Since Trump?took over the White House for a second term last year, his...

Maguire: The next big thing in climate adaptation isn't going to be solar panels, but asphalt.

The latest heatwave in Europe was a painful reminder that climate change is not just about cutting emissions. Temperatures in parts of Western Europe reached 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Roads buckled, rail tracks warped and traffic lights malfunctioned. Transport operators also imposed speed restrictions or cancelled services. According to the U.N. Economic Commission for Europe, transport infrastructure in the region is more exposed to thermal stress and deformation of rails as heat extremes increase. Decarbonisation has dominated Europe's narrative on infrastructure spending for years. Investors have focused on windmills, solar panels and electric vehicles. A different infrastructure...

The U.S. has said that companies must take steps to prevent self-driving cars from interfering with emergency vehicles.

The head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the United States said that companies offering self-driving cars must address a "clear trend" of driverless cars interfering with first responders and law enforcement. Jonathan Morrison, the head of the U.S. Vehicle Regulatory Agency, wrote in a letter addressed to the industry, that NHTSA had documented numerous instances where AVs drove into emergency scenes and other incidents, when they "blocked ambulances and firefighter's paths, or failed to recognize basic safety conditions such as flashing lights and flares, smoke and?fire and traffic cones." In a letter to the industry, Jonathan Morrison,...

Passenger Transportation Services

UN shipping agency opposes any fees in the straits after Trump plans Hormuz fee

The?U.N. The 'U.N. Trump stated in a post on Truth Social that the process would start immediately. He did not elaborate. A spokesperson for the United Nations said, "We're aware of this post and are awaiting more details." International Maritime Organization. "We've always maintained a consistent stance against fees - IMO is opposed to charging fees for the passage through straits that are used for international navigation." There is "no legal basis" to introduce tolls for transiting through a strait. Officials from the shipping industry expressed their concern at?the newest development. They added that, in their opinion, such a move...