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Transportation
Aug 21, 2026 5:04 PM

Costs of transmission constraints on the largest US grid will reach $6 billion by 2026

The grid's independent monitor said that congestion costs for PJM, America's largest power grid, jumped 43% in the first half of the year to $6 billion as...

Transport Infrastructure
Aug 21, 2026 3:02 PM

El Nino returns: What it means for global trade and the Panama Canal

El Nino, just two years after the most severe drought in the history of the Panama Canal forced ships to wait for weeks for passage, and triggered...

Europe
Aug 21, 2026 1:05 PM

A man armed with a sword injured several people in a Swedish high school

Local authorities reported that a man was arrested after he allegedly injured several people with a saber at a Swedish high-school on Friday. The incident triggered a...

Passenger Transportation Services
Aug 21, 2026 1:05 PM

Dutch regulator fines Uber 966 million dollars for automating driver terminations, shows document

According to a decision reviewed on August 17, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP), has fined Uber EUR825,000,000 ($966,000,000) for deactivating drivers accounts using automated systems without...

Transportation
Aug 21, 2026 1:03 PM

Why does Trump mention the Keystone XL pipeline?

This week, during the U.S. Canada trade talks, a social media post from U.S. president Donald Trump stating that the Keystone XL pipeline "may 'be awoken?from the...

Passenger Transportation Services
Aug 20, 2026

Delta and Aeromexico win US Court battle to retain joint venture

The U.S. Court of Appeals on Thursday overturned the Trump Administration's order from September 2025 that was intended to force Aeromexico and Delta?Airlines to dissolve a joint...

Transport Infrastructure
Aug 20, 2026

Panama Canal will cap daily transits in anticipation of severe El Nino

It announced on Thursday that the Panama Canal Authority will limit daily transits starting in early September, as it prepares for an El Nino season expected to...

West Africa
Aug 20, 2026

At least 40 bodies found after a boat overloaded with passengers capsizes in Nigeria

Local officials and residents reported on Thursday that a?overloaded?boat capsized in Nigeria's northwest Sokoto State. Abdulkadir Yusuf is a manager at the National Inland Waterways Authority. He...

Transport Infrastructure
Aug 20, 2026

Exporters warn that delays could occur as Ivory Coast prepares for EU cocoa regulations

Ivory Coast’s cocoa regulator claims the world’s largest cocoa producer, Ivory Coast, is ready for new EU anti-deforestation regulations. However exporters and buyers warn that a compliance...

Transport Infrastructure
Aug 20, 2026

Discover Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, says that fuel shortages in Namibia could affect flights to Europe

Discover Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, said on Thursday that a temporary fuel shortage could affect its flights to Europe. The airline said that aircraft operating flights...

Europe
Aug 20, 2026

Shein postpones IPO until September 1, according to sources

Shein plans to list its Hong Kong initial public offering on Monday, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. Two other sources also said that...

Transportation
Aug 20, 2026

Sources say India is considering low-cost loans to help renewable energy projects that have been affected by the power restrictions.

Four industry sources said that India may offer low-cost loans for'renewable energy producers' to compensate them for the losses they have suffered because of inadequate transmission infrastructure....

Asia
Aug 20, 2026

Minister: Indonesia denies involvement in the transshipment and trans-shipment of goods as claimed by a recent U.S. government report

Airlangga hartarto, Indonesia's senior economic minister, denied the recent U.S. claim that it was involved in a 'transshipment' of a goods. Here are some details: * Airlangga...

Western Europe
Aug 20, 2026

Shein delays Hong Kong debut until September, SCMP reports

Shein has delayed its Hong Kong market debut until September due to a'slight delay' in accepting investor orders for the IPO of a fast fashion retailer at...

North Africa
Aug 20, 2026

LSEG data indicates that France is set to ship rare wheat to Sudan

LSEG data showed that a ship in 'France will be loading '67,000 metric tonnes of wheat bound for 'Sudan in the next few days. This is the...

Transport Infrastructure
Aug 20, 2026

Bundesbank: German economy is hampered due to depleted rivers

The Bundesbank stated that the depletion of German rivers is hampering the recovery in Europe's largest economy. The Rhine, and other German rivers are so shallow due...

LNG Transportation
Aug 20, 2026

The Iran War energy crisis has just begun: Bousso

The Iran War has brought the oil refining sector to its knees, indicating that gasoline and diesel prices could remain high for many years. The global energy...

Asia
Aug 20, 2026

Vietnam's foreign ministry says it will constructively address US concerns about transshipment.

Vietnam's Foreign Ministry said that it will continue to address U.S. concerns about transshipment in a constructive manner. Washington had said last week it lost annual 'tariff...

Integrated Logistics
Aug 20, 2026

The parent company says that the Epstein-linked chairman of Malaysian Port Operator was selected for his expertise.

MMC Corporation (which owns Malaysia's largest port operator) informed staff via an internal memo that Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem had been?appointed as executive chairman of the ports...

LNG Transportation
Aug 20, 2026

The Iran War energy crisis has just begun: Bousso

The Iran War has brought the oil refining sector to its knees, signaling that gasoline and diesel prices could remain high for many years. The global energy...

Transport Infrastructure
Aug 20, 2026

South Korean container ship to test Arctic route from Europe amid Western concerns

South Korea will flag off a container ship bound to Europe via the Arctic on Saturday, testing if a route made possible by melting sea ice is...

Transport Infrastructure
Aug 20, 2026

CK Hutchison wants $1.5 billion in arbitration from Panama

CK Hutchison announced on Thursday that it had filed a?international arbitration proceeding against Panama, and sought?damages in excess of $1.5 billion for?the 'destruction' of its investments. CK...

Transport Infrastructure
Aug 20, 2026

Argentina launches a 50-year tender to Belgrano Cargas Rail concession

Luis Caputo, Argentina's Economy Minister, announced a?tender for a concession of 50 years to operate the Belgrano Cargas Freight Railway Network. The privatization of the three largest...

Passenger Transportation Services
Aug 20, 2026

US FTC is considering requiring disclosure of customized pricing

Federal Trade Commission officials in the United States said Wednesday that they are considering requiring companies to disclose whether or not they use personal data for pricing....

Transport Infrastructure
Aug 20, 2026

El Nino threatens to revive shipping concerns, prompting Brazil's port terminals to call for the dredging of Tapajos River

Lobby groups for port terminals in Brazil have urged government officials to allow the 'dredging' of the Tapajos River. This is a major waterway for grain-exports, which...

Passenger Ground & Sea Transportation
Aug 20, 2026

Washington Dulles Airport gets approval for a $19.9 billion upgrade

Washington Dulles Airport's board voted Wednesday to approve an $19.9 billion renovation plan, which includes $3.75 million for the construction of new underground tunnels that will replace...

Transport Infrastructure
Aug 20, 2026

South Korean container ship to test Arctic route from Europe amid Western concerns

South Korea will launch a container ship bound for Europe via Arctic on Saturday, testing if a route made possible by melting sea ice is commercially viable....

Transport Infrastructure
Aug 20, 2026

Irish lawmakers summon TikTok for videos glorifying dangerous driving

After the Irish police chief said that young people drove on the wrong side for social media likes, a parliamentary committee asked TikTok how it removed content...

Transport Infrastructure
Aug 20, 2026

The Black Sea grain trade between Russia and Ukraine has virtually ceased

The attacks on shipping have closed more than 97% Russia and Ukraine's grain export capacities in the Azov and Black Sea Basin, cutting off "a major source...

Passenger Transportation Services
Aug 20, 2026

Police say that at least 23 people have died in a collision between a bus and a truck in Parana, Brazil.

The Federal Highway Police reported that at least '23 people were killed in a head-on crash between a bus, and a truck in Brazil's state of Parana...

Transportation
Aug 20, 2026

Rail accident investigators say that they have found evidence of track irregularities at the site of a UK train derailment.

Investigators of rail accidents said that on Wednesday, a track 'irregularity' was visible in?CCTV pictures taken just before a passenger train derailment that occurred last week in...

Transport Infrastructure
Aug 20, 2026

Oil exports to western Russia are 15% lower than planned, traders claim

Due to disruptions in the Black Sea port Novorossiysk, oil shipments from Russia’s western ports fell by 15% during the first half of August. The drop in...

North America
Aug 20, 2026

The little reactors who could? Maguire: How SMRs have become nuclear's best option.

Each energy transition has a favorite underdog. Small modular reactors (SMRs), which are being used more and more in the U.S. to produce clean, reliable power, have...

Passenger Transportation Services
Aug 20, 2026

IndiGo website downtime prevents some customers booking tickets

IndiGo, India's largest airline, did not allow some customers to book tickets on Wednesday. Instead they received a message saying "No data available". The airline that controls...

Europe
Aug 20, 2026

Overnight, Granada in Spain is shaken by aftershocks

Authorities said that at least 10 earthquakes hit Granada, in southern 'Spain, overnight. This is a continuation of seismic activity which began in the area five 'days...

Transportation
Aug 20, 2026

German prosecutors say that a second suspect in the Nord Stream case has been arrested in Croatia

German prosecutors announced Wednesday that a second suspect?accused? of participating in the '2022 Nord Stream blasts?has been arrested in Croatia & will be 'extradited?to Germany. The federal...

East Asia
Aug 20, 2026

Data shows that Russia received almost 270,000 tonnes of refined fuel in August from Asia

According to preliminary data and trade sources on shipping, Russia imported almost 270,000 metric tonnes of refined fuels via ship-to-ship transfers in Asia during August. The country...

Passenger Transportation Services
Aug 20, 2026

Bloomberg News reports that DBS is working on a succession plan for its long-serving Chairman Peter Seah.

Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday that DBS Group is working on a plan to replace its long-time Chairman Peter Seah. Seah has been the leader of the...

Asia
Aug 20, 2026

After the attack on a Syrian base, Turkey blasts Israel for its 'untenable claims'

Israel's "untenable" allegations about its military stance in Syria were firmly rejected by Turkey on Wednesday, after Israel bombed an air base near the Turkish border. Israel...

Passenger Transportation Services
Aug 20, 2026

Rehearing of India's SpiceJet bankruptcy case will be a setback to lessors

A court in India said that the bankruptcy petitions of?aircraft lessees against cash-strapped SpiceJet would be heard by a 'new bench' after SpiceJet reached a settlement at...

Transport Infrastructure
Aug 20, 2026

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and others are being investigated by the UK over pricing

In an effort to ease the rising cost of living, UK's?competition commissioner?has launched a probe into how British airline Virgin Atlantic and rail and coach ticketing company...

Passenger Transportation Services
Aug 20, 2026

Bloomberg News reports that DBS is working on a succession plan for its long-serving Chairman Peter Seah.

Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday that DBS Group is working to develop a succession plan for its long-time chairman Peter Seah. Seah has been the leader of...

North America
Aug 20, 2026

The little reactors who could? Maguire: How SMRs have become nuclear's best option.

Each energy transition has a favorite underdog. Small modular reactors (SMRs), which are the latest in a race to produce enough clean and reliable electricity in the...

Benelux
Aug 20, 2026

Italy's space industry faces a test as Europe rearms

As defence and government clients prefer larger suppliers that are able to handle complex programmes, the fragmented space industry in Italy is under increasing pressure to consolidate....

Freight Logistics
Aug 20, 2026

Shiprocket, backed by Temasek, reaches $1 billion valuation following a strong India debut

Shiprocket, which is backed by Temasek, saw its first-ever?trade soar as much as 48.6% on Wednesday. It was valued at 100.1 billion rupees (about $1.05 billion) as...

Passenger Transportation Services
Aug 20, 2026

Air New Zealand appoints former Air India CEO Campbell Wilson to its board

Air New Zealand announced on Wednesday that it will appoint Robert 'McDonald and former Air India CFO Campbell Wilson as members of its board. This appointment is...

North America
Aug 20, 2026

Port of Los Angeles reports high volume in July, boosted by retail goods and AI project parts

Port of Los Angeles' executive director announced on Tuesday that the port, which is America's busiest seaport by volume, had achieved its second highest?volume? for July. This...

Passenger Transportation Services
Aug 20, 2026

The government confirms that the ferry was over-capacity.

The government said that the ferry, which capsized last week on Lake Kariba in 'Zimbabwe, was carrying 180 passengers. This is double the number of people the...

Transportation
Aug 20, 2026

Canada's oil producers target late 2027 for Pathways carbon capture decision

The president of Oil Sands Alliance, an industry group that represents Canadian Natural Resources, Imperial Oil, Suncor Energy, Cenovus Energy and ConocoPhillips Canada, said in an interview...

Transport Infrastructure
Aug 20, 2026

After 12 years, the US has lifted security restrictions on ships coming from Nigeria

Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, announced on Tuesday that the United States had lifted the security restrictions on vessels coming from Nigeria after more...