Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Transport drivers give minister 30-day ultimatum over tachograph concerns
Cyprus Mail
·
July 18, 2025
A 30-day deadline and a warning of further mobilisations were issued on Friday to the labour minister by the national assembly of Category A transport drivers and the artisans and shopkeepers’ confederation (Povek), urging action over ongoing...
Echo Global Logistics Wins Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Award
The Bulletin - Kansas
·
July 17, 2025
Echo was recognized for its corporate headquarters in Chicago as well as nationally CHICAGO, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo Global Logistics, Inc. ("Echo"), a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management...
)
US transport safety body says media reports on Air India crash 'too premature and speculative'
Firstpost
·
July 19, 2025
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has said that it is too “premature” to draw conclusions about what caused the Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London to crash, as speculations about the pilots’ role come to the fore. NTSB...
Air India crash report ‘premature and speculative’: US transportation safety body on AAIB report
Mint
·
July 19, 2025
The head of the US National Transportation Safety Board said it’s too soon to draw conclusions about what caused the deadly crash of an Air India jetliner following reports that the captain of the plane likely moved switches that control the flow...
Tropical Storm Wipha disrupts transportation in Taiwan
Focus Taiwan
·
July 19, 2025
Taipei, July 19 (CNA) Tropical Storm Wipha disrupted transportation across Taiwan on Saturday, forcing the cancellation of more than 100 ferry sailings and several domestic flights, according to the Transport Ministry. The ministry said 114 ferry...
US transportation safety chief says media reports on Air India crash are 'speculative and premature'
The Economic Times
·
July 18, 2025
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the federal agency tasked with investigating aviation and major transportation incidents, on Friday (local time) strongly criticized recent media reports surrounding the preliminary probe into...
'Premature & Speculative': US Transportation Safety Board Slams Media Reports On AI-171 Crash Investigation
Free Press Journal
·
'Premature & Speculative': US Transportation Safety Board Slams Media Reports On AI-171 Crash Investigation | (Photo Courtesy: X/@ANI) Washington DC: The US federal agency, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), responsible for the...
'I'm a London bus driver - these are the 5 worst things people do on public transport'
MyLondon
·
July 19, 2025
A London bus driver has revealed his top five passenger habits that get on his nerves. Transport for London oversees a massive fleet of approximately 8,500 buses operating on 675 routes, serving millions of commuters daily. While bus drivers aim...
Harassment in Sri Lanka public transport has been normalised: UNFPA
EconomyNext
·
July 19, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s external financial account was in deficit by 610 million US dollars, central bank data showed, as the country repaid debt and built net reserves by squeezing the current account. In Mercantilist terms and in the popular...
Transportation policy a focus for Mullin
San Mateo Daily Journal
·
July 18, 2025
U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-South San Francisco, is prioritizing federal transportation and pedestrian safety in a new legislative package — inspired by some of San Mateo County’s existing transportation policies and introduced at the end of June....
Media Reports On Air India Crash Speculative & Premature, Says US Transport Safety Body
News18
·
July 19, 2025
Last Updated:July 19, 2025, 09:14 IST NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said the report was preliminary, echoing India's stance of calling out foreign media outlets for 'irresponsible' reporting on the Air India flight crash The Air India plane crashed...
Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) orders a Konecranes Automated Horizontal Transport System to modernize and electrify operations
Hellenic Shipping News
·
July 18, 2025
Konecranes will supply an advanced Automated Horizontal Transport (AHT) System, supporting the ECT Euromax terminal’s transition to fully electric operations. In 2005, the parties signed a contract for delivery of 96 diesel-electric Konecranes...
Mintra Recognised as Top Maritime Performer in 2025 Women in Transport Equity Index
Hellenic Shipping News
·
July 18, 2025
Mintra, a leading provider of digital learning and human capital management systems for safety-critical industries, has been named the top-performing organisation in the maritime sector in the 2025 Women in Transport Equity Index. The recognition...
NYK Group’s Acquisition of Healthcare Logistics Business of the Walden Group
Hellenic Shipping News
·
July 18, 2025
NYK Group’s subsidiary Yusen Logistics Global Management Co., Ltd. (“YLGM”) hereby announces that Yusen Logistics (Europe) B.V. (“YLEU”), an overseas subsidiary of Yusen Logistics Group, has committed to acquire the healthcare logistics business...
Railways To Introduce More Specialized Wagons For Vehicle Transportation: Hitendra Malhotra
Autocar Professional
·
July 18, 2025
Indian Railways is emerging as a key mode of transporting vehicles across the country, offering an efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternative to road transport. Railways is now looking to further boost automotive...
Logistics parks, tech, and ONDC to drive AllCargo Gati’s next phase: MD and CEO Ketan Kulkarni
The Economic Times
·
July 18, 2025
Logistics major AllCargo Gati is aligning itself with India’s National Logistics Policy and the PM Gati Shakti vision by deepening MSME engagement, building new logistics parks, embracing green energy, and joining the ONDC network. In an exclusive...
SIAM Conclave Explores Sustainable Strategies for Automotive Logistics
Autocar Professional
·
July 18, 2025
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised the 11th edition of its Automotive Logistics Conclave in New Delhi, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and logistics professionals to explore ways to enhance...
How the Red Sea Crisis has impacted international shipping activity and emissions at Saudi ports
Hellenic Shipping News
·
July 18, 2025
In fall 2023, Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen began attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea — one of the world’s most vital arteries for trade. Linking the Indian Ocean to the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean, this narrow stretch moves...
One person transported to hospital in fiery motorcycle, semi crash in Itasca: authorities
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
·
ITASCA, Ill. - One person has been transported to a local hospital after a fiery crash between a motorcycle and a semi-truck in Itasca, Ill., according to Itasca firefighters. At approximately 6:30 p.m., Itasca Fire Protection District officials...
PM seeks private investment in shipping sector
Business Recorder
·
July 19, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to devise a comprehensive plan to attract private investment in the country’s shipping sector, as part of broader efforts to modernise transport infrastructure and reduce...