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After the videos went viral, local officials in California condemned the detention of a woman?crying at the San Francisco International Airport by federal officers on Sunday. A video posted on Monday by an NBC affiliate showed a woman wailing and crying as she was restrained. Her daughter was seen crying and watching as officers held her down. Scott Wiener (Democrat) said that the incident proved that federal actions brought nothing but chaos and fear. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is also a Democrat. He said that what happened was "upsetting." U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency,...

U.S. Immigration agents have begun deploying in more than 12 U.S. Airports?on Monday?to aid security screening?as the absence of unpaid airport security?officers?has caused massive delays?. Homeland Security Department confirmed that it has begun to deploy hundreds of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in airports with significant staffing problems. DHS reported that more than 3,450 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers did not report to work on Sunday, which is the highest number since the partial government shutdown began five weeks ago. According to social media posts and official statements, ICE and Homeland Security Investigations agents were deployed at 14 airports,...

The FAA reported that the control tower of Newark Airport, outside New York City, was temporarily evacuated after an odor of burning. The FAA announced that "Arrivals & departures have been temporarily paused" at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, after air traffic controllers evacuated the tower due to a burning odor coming from an elevator. Traffic at the airport slowed around 7:30 am. The controllers returned to their station, and the ground halt was lifted about 30 minutes later. Authorities said the incident occurred the day after an Air Canada Express plane collided with a firetruck while landing...

On Monday, two tankers bound to India passed through the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. president?Donald Trump warned that he would attack Iran's nuclear power plants if?Tehran did not drop its threats which have effectively shut down the Gulf. Since the beginning of the Iran war on February 28, exports to Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, have been blocked. Tehran has also launched attacks against ships and warned anyone passing through the southern strait in the Gulf. The two tankers, both with Indian flags, were transporting liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), which is mainly used for cooking...

The Department of Homeland Security reported that the absences of transportation security workers reached their highest level since the partial government shutdown began in mid-January. Meanwhile, immigration enforcement agents were preparing to replace them at the busiest U.S. Airports. DHS reported that more than a third of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff at?airports like Houston, New York, and Atlanta were absent or calling in sick. The shutdown has left tens and thousands of workers without pay, while Democrats and Republicans fight over DHS' budget. Government officials announced that hundreds of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers will be deployed to...

The 'Dubai Media Office' said on Monday that authorities are?dealing?with a??fire? resulting??? from a drone attack near the Dubai International Airport. They added that there were no reported injuries. Dubai authorities stated that the drone attack had hit a fuel tank, and civil defence teams are working to control the fire. Gulf Arab states have been subjected to more than 2,000'missile and drone attacks' since the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran began on February 28. These include U.S. military bases and diplomatic missions, but also vital Gulf oil infrastructure and ports, airports and hotels, as well as residential and...

India's Government said that an Indian flagged vessel, loaded with 80.800 metric tonnes of Murban oil from the United Arab Emirates, left Fujairah on Sunday. This was a day after sources reported that'some loading operations were suspended' at the UAE port. Sources said that oil loading operations in the UAE's Fujairah, a major hub for bunkering and crude export, have resumed following a Saturday drone attack and fire. However, it is unclear whether the operations are back to normal. India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that the vessel, Jag Laadki was loading oil at Single Point Mooring when...

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced that it halted?traffic? at the?three main Washington-area airports, on Friday. Air traffic controllers in a Virginia facility were forced to stop work due to a?strong chemical smell. The FAA stated that the problem 'disrupted the operations at Potomac Consolidated Terminal Radar Approach Control, which controls the airspace of numerous airports within the Washington -region. This forced the 'agency to stop traffic at Reagan Washington National Airport Washington Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Airlines informed the FAA that they were relocating Potomac Controllers to a training facility, and some planes would be diverted...

U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News that he is 'looking into'?loosening the?shipping regulations under the Jones Act. He said in an interview aired Friday that he will 'look at it, but he did not give any...other details. Trump stated in an interview with Fox News Radio’s "The Brian Kilmeade show" recorded on Thursday evening, "We'll look, we'll look at everything and it's going to work out." Trump talked about military plans for 45 minutes, claiming that the U.S. The military has not yet targeted Iran's infrastructure, or its uranium stockpile. When asked about U.S. plans to take Iran's Kharg...

Donald Trump stated that the United States would escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, if necessary. He also said in an interview with Fox News that was aired Friday that they were going to strike Iran "very heavily" over the coming week. When asked about helping oil tanks pass through the key shipping strait in question, Trump replied: "We'd do it if we needed to." You?know, I hope that everything goes well. We're going see what happens." He did not give any other details. He said in an interview with Fox's Brian Kilmeade, which aired a part of the...

Gene Seroka, the executive director of the Los Angeles container port, said that it was largely insulated from disruptions in supply chains caused by U.S. and Israeli attacks against Iran. These attacks have escalated into a conflict within the region. The Iran War has caused container shipping to be snarled in the Middle East. It has increased costs, left ships and their cargoes stranded, and posed fuel shortages. Seroka stated that "we, right now, do not see any congestion occurring" on the lucrative Transpacific Ocean Trade that is the lifeblood of Port Los Angeles. China and Asia are important trading...

Senate Democrats' bid to fund the Transportation Security Administration failed?on Friday as Republicans demanded that lawmakers approve funding for?the entire?Homeland Security Department. Later on Thursday, the Senate will vote on a Republican plan to fund Homeland Security. This proposal is expected to fail just like previous attempts after Republican Senator Bernie Moreno reacted against a Democratic proposal that would fund TSA separately. The absence of TSA officers at airports has already caused travel disruptions in some major?airports during the past week. This alarms airlines due to the busy travel season for spring break. Both sides blame each other for the...

Authorities said that an Air Canada Express plane collided with fire truck as it landed?at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, killing the two pilots and injuring dozens. The airport was closed. Jazz Aviation (owned by Chorus Aviation) said that the Air Canada Express CRJ900 aircraft, operated by 'its regional partner Jazz Aviation', had departed Montreal with 72 passengers and 4 crew members. Jazz and Port Authority of New York & New Jersey confirmed the deaths of the pilot and his first officer. A partial government shutdown has caused delays, long security queues and increased safety concerns at airports...

Costco Wholesale has been sued in a nationwide class action on Wednesday, seeking refunds to U.S. 'customers for higher prices charged. A Costco shopper filed a lawsuit in federal court, Illinois, seeking a declaration that any refunds received by the company for tariffs paid under the International 'Emergency Economic powers Act (IEEPA) must be returned to the customers. The Supreme Court ruled that Trump overstepped his authority when he used the emergency powers act to impose tariffs on a large scale last year. The order has set up a sprawling litigation at the U.S. Court of International Trade where more...

The White House announced on Monday that it had terminated Todd Inman, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. This was after reports were received about his inappropriate behavior and failure to attend meetings. White?House spokesman Kush?Desai?said?Inman's removal from the NTSB was legal after receiving "highly concerning reports" of inappropriate alcohol consumption on the job. He also received reports of harassment of staff and misuse of government resources. Inman has categorically denied all allegations contained in the White House Statement. It has become increasingly apparent that this was a political hit-job. Inman stated that, "While not my original intention?...

On 'Sunday, a Republican member of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board claimed that he had been fired by the White House on Friday without explanation. Todd Inman was a former chief staffer to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao in President Donald Trump's initial term. He had been a member of the NTSB from April 2024. Inman was the board member on the scene at the American Airlines collision with an Army helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport in January 2025 that 'killed 67 persons and the November crash of the UPS cargo plane taking off from the Louisville, Kentucky airport...

A customs official stated in a Friday court filing that the U.S. Customs Agency is preparing a system to refund tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, which were ruled illegal. Brandon Lord, a Customs and Border Protection officer, made the declaration as government lawyers and a federal trade court met to try and hammer out an agreement for the return of $166 billion worth of tariff payments to 330,000 importers. Last month, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump's tariffs were unconstitutional. The Supreme Court, however, did not specify how tariffs collected should be refunded. This left'small importers' worried...

DHL's chief executive said he would continue to accept delivery orders for the Middle East, but warned that there could be delays. Tobias Meyer, CEO of German logistics group DHL, said that the escalation in the U.S. - Iran war has an impact on the entire region. This includes deliveries to Israel, which are currently being sent via Cyprus. Meyer said that DHL is still committed to its Middle East?investment plan. He said that "these?are long term investments?and are of the opinion the region is still appealing." As the conflict enters its sixth day, logistics and shipping companies face increasing...

DHL's 2026 outlook is more cautious than analysts' expectations. A 'weak macroeconomic' backdrop weighs heavily on DHL's prospects. The shares of the German logistic group were down 3% at 0919 GMT, and ranked last on the blue-chip index of the country. DHL anticipates that its earnings will exceed 6.2 billion euro ($7.2 billion) this year. This is after it reported an operating profit for '2025 of 6.1 billion euro. According to a consensus provided by the company, EBIT was expected to be slightly lower than analysts' average expectations. Tobias Meyer, CEO of Tobias Meyer Group, said that there is "significant...

DHL, the German logistics company, forecast on Thursday a "higher operating income for 2026" that was in line with market expectations despite deteriorating geopolitical conditions. The company expects earnings before interest and taxes to exceed 6.2 billion euros ($7.2 billion) after reporting 6.1 million euros last year. The free cash flow, excluding acquisitions, should be in the range of 3 billion euros. The company provided a consensus that showed both targets were in line with analysts' average predictions. Tobias Meyer, CEO of Tobias Meyer & Co. said that there is "significant geopolitical uncertainty and volatility out there" as was evident...

The U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner said in an interview that the Postal Service will hire restructuring advisers to address its mounting financial problems. In December, we reported that Steiner believed the Postal Service would run out of cash as soon as 2027. USPS reported net losses of approximately $120 billion between 2007 and now as the volume of first-class mail has dropped to its lowest level since late 1960s. Steiner stated that USPS engaged consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal to assist with planning for any scenario. Steiner said on Thursday that if we don't change anything, "we will run...

Friends began texting him to congratulate him the day after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the tariffs which had cost Day?Owl, a backpack company owned by Ian Rosenberger, tens and thousands of dollars. He did not share their joy. Rosenberger said, "I can't imagine any way that I could get the?money back." His Pittsburgh-based firm, which had only a few million dollars of sales, probably couldn't afford to pay for attorneys' fees. Around 2,000 companies have filed lawsuits for refunds at the U.S. Court of International Trade. This includes?FedEx?,?Costco?, and L'Oreal?, with many more likely to follow. The Supreme...

Italy's tax authorities announced on Tuesday that they had seized 27,4 million euros ($31.8 million) from two French units of CEVA Logistics. This is a new chapter in investigations into alleged tax fraud, and illegal labor practices. This move, which targets the French multinational known for its partnership in Ferrari's F1 Team, is similar to other actions taken against Italian logistics and delivery companies, such as FedEx, DHL, Amazon, etc. Milan prosecutors accuse CEVA of issuing fake invoices in order to?mask cheap labour, bypassing labour laws and tax laws and avoiding?taxes and social security payments. CEVA Logistics?did not immediately respond?...

Importers are rushing to a U.S. trade court that is little known to get their share of the more than $130 billion of tariff refunds. The court must now decide how to handle what will be an explosion in cases. According to court records, multinationals like FedEx,?L'Oreal, and hundreds of smaller firms have filed around 2,050?lawsuits with the U.S. Court of International Trade, Manhattan, seeking refunds on?tariffs? imposed by President Donald Trump last year. These cases may be just the tip of the iceberg. The tariffs, which were declared illegal by the Supreme Court in February 2018, were levied against...