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Kern County inmate escapes custody during transport, search underway
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — An inmate escaped from Kern County Sheriff's Office custody during transport for an appointment at approximately 11 p.m. Friday night. The inmate ran off while being transported by detention deputies, prompting an...

50th Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety brings transportation partners together to address safety on Wisconsin’s roads
WISCONSIN DELLS — Transportation safety leaders and advocates gathered this week in Wisconsin Dells for the 50th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety, hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The event...

Gatwick second runway plan approved by transport secretary
Katy AustinTransport correspondent and Jamie WhiteheadBBC News ShareSave Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved plans for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport, as the government looks for economic growth opportunities. The £2.2bn...

Head on collision in Saugus results in one transport
One person was transported after a two-vehicle head-on collision at Alamogordo Road and Cabrera Avenue on Sunday afternoon, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched to the collision at 1:27...

Hodeidah Traffic Department Launches Two Transportation Lines Within City
Hodeidah (Saba) – The Hodeidah Governorate Traffic Department launched two transportation lines within the city as part of efforts to improve transportation services and ease the burden on citizens and students. The Governorate's Traffic Director,...

Gatwick Airport second runway proposal approved by Transport Secretary
The privately funded project will mean the airport can accommodate 100,000 more flights a year Gatwick Airport’s £2.2 billion second runway plan has been approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander. The West Sussex airport is set to move its...

Indian River Transit wins top Florida transportation awards
VERO BEACH — Indian River Transit has won two top honors from the Florida Public Transportation Association, including Outstanding System of the Year for its GoLine public transit system and Operator of the Year for paratransit driver Rosemary...

Self-financed ship procurement deal a major step for Shipping Corporation: Adviser Sakhawat
TBS Report 22 September, 2025, 01:00 am Last modified: 22 September, 2025, 01:32 am Bangladesh Shipping Corporation's (BSC) initiative to procure two modern bulk carriers with its own financing marks a historic milestone in the country's maritime...
China's Fujian launches first Arctic shipping route to Europe
FUZHOU, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- East China's Fujian Province on Sunday launched its first "Polar Silk Road" shipping route to Europe. A container ship, Istanbul Bridge, departed from the Jiangyin Port Area of Fuzhou Port on Sunday morning and was...

China's Arctic shipping endeavors embody a philosophy grounded in co-op, mutual benefit and resilience
Illustration: Chen Xia/GT The recent departure of SeaLegend Line's Istanbul Bridge from Qingdao to Gdansk marks a new chapter in the evolution of global shipping. SeaLegend Line is a Chinese shipping company founded in 2022. This time, it is...

Beyond transportation: Unlocking opportunities in gensets and static engines
India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme is widely regarded as one of the country’s most successful energy transition initiatives. What began as a strategy to blend ethanol with petrol for mobility has now reached a milestone — India has...

Medical Emergency in Mechanicsville Prompts Helicopter Transport for Heart Attack Patient
MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — Mechanicsville helicopter transport was requested Sunday morning for an 89-year-old woman suffering from a heart attack on Bishop Road. Maryland State Police Trooper 7 airlifted the STEMI patient after emergency responders...

BREAKING: Kash Patel Confirms FBI Investigating ‘All Theories’ Surrounding Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Including Accomplices, Discord Chats, Bullet Angle, Shot Location, Weapon Transport, and Potential ‘Hand Signals’
FBI Director Kash Patel has released a statement confirming the agency is investigating a massive range of theories and questions surrounding Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Patel said some of the facets being investigated include, “the location...

Electric Vehicle Manufacturer BYD Cuts Out the Middleman, Starts Its Own Shipping Fleet. And the Results Are Obvious.
The company's exports more than doubled in the first six months of this year. Earlier this decade, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD (BYDDY 0.28%) (BYDD.F 0.03%) was facing a problem. It wanted to become a major exporter of its wares, but at...

HEY Logistics Expands to Ibadan as Founder Moves to U.S. for Global Growth
HEY Logistics, a Nigerian logistics company founded in 2020 by entrepreneur Chinemerem Jack Ajuzie, has announced the opening of a new branch in Ibadan, Nigeria. The expansion is part of the company’s wider growth strategy, which also includes...

3-piece patio set usually $399, not just $299 for a limited time, plus free shipping
As the crisp autumn air rolls in and the leaves start to turn, there’s nothing better than having a cozy spot to sip warm cider, watch the sunset, or gather with friends around the fire pit. This season, you can elevate your outdoor space with the...

1 person transported as a trauma alert after motorcycle crash in Lee County
SAY THAT ONE PERSON WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. >> THIS MORNING WE'RE LEARNING ABOUT A MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN ELBA LATE LAST NIGHT. THIS CRASH IN HAPPENED JUST AFTER 07:00PM. THIS IS A LONG PALM BEACH BOULEVARD AND CHARLESTON PARK DRIVE. YOU COULD SEE...

India News | Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar Expresses Deep Concern over Steep Hike in US H-1B Visa Fees
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 21 (ANI): Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Sunday voiced serious concern over reports of an unprecedented increase in the US H-1B visa fee, which is expected to affect thousands of Indian...
Kwara to capture transporters’ data for identification, policy planning
The Kwara State Government has concluded plans to begin capturing the data of transport operators for proper identification at designated points. In a statement on Sunday, the Assistant Press Secretary, Kwara State Ministry of Transportation,...

Salvadoran Workers Arrive in Costa Rica to Address Transport Shortages
Costa Rica has started bringing in workers from El Salvador to help with shortages in transportation. Fifteen Salvadoran drivers arrived this week under a labor agreement signed by the two countries in 2023. They hold heavy vehicle licenses and...