Transportation News and Infrastructure & Mobility System Updates
Westports expected to record revenue growth supported by tariff hikes through 2027
Westports' third-quarter performance outlook is strengthening as throughput growth and value-added services continue to support revenue amid resilient container trade demand. The projection also ...
Philippine authorities link Mindanao politician to private jet charter in Laos drug case
A cross-border investigation into an attempt to smuggle more than half a tonne of meth from Laos to the Philippines is now focusing on the financing of a Malaysia-based private jet flight. ...
PennDOT major bridges project bonds affirmed as construction advances toward 2028 completion
Construction on Pennsylvania's Major Bridges Package One remains on schedule, supporting the affirmation of about $1.8 billion in series 2022 private activity revenue bonds at 'BBB-' with a Stable ...
U.S. refiners benefit from diesel margin surge as tight supplies lift export economics
High diesel prices are raising transport and consumer costs across the United States while supporting unusually strong profits for refiners. The strain reflects tight inventories, heavy distillate ...
Zevo cofounder built car-rental business into EV fleet platform for gig workers
What began as an effort to monetize an underused personal car in Los Angeles grew into a larger vehicle-rental business and later an electric fleet platform. Zevo now focuses on longer-term ...
Spirit of Tasmania V pay dispute heads to Fair Work over gastro-hit delivery voyage
A pay dispute is emerging from a severe gastro outbreak that disrupted the Spirit of Tasmania V delivery voyage from Scotland to Australia earlier this year. The case centers on whether engineers ...
Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco ratings affirmed at AA as pipeline demand supports outlook
Steady demand for pipeline services is supporting Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco Ltd's credit profile as the company maintains strong operating performance. Fitch Ratings affirms the company at 'AA' ...
U.S. transportation equipment producer prices rise in September as truck and water services lead gains
U.S. transportation producer prices continue to climb in September 2026, with equipment costs and several freight-related service categories posting annual gains. Truck and water transportation ...
Stellantis tests diesel-hybrid powertrain for European van operations
Stellantis is testing a new diesel-hybrid powertrain for its large commercial vehicles in Europe, adding a new option for a key segment of its regional van business. The system is set to be ...
American Airlines appoints network planning chief in profit-focused management reshuffle
American Airlines is undertaking another management reshuffle as it seeks to improve profitability and strengthen commercial performance. The latest changes put new leaders over network planning ...
Canada invests in Northwest Territories airport snow control equipment
Canada is allocating new funding to support winter airfield operations at two airports in the Northwest Territories, a move aimed at maintaining reliable regional connections. The C$1.4 million ...
Canada and New Brunswick invest $7.1 million in housing and transport infrastructure in Beaurivage and Grand Bouctouche
Federal and provincial funding is being directed to municipal infrastructure in New Brunswick as governments push to expand housing capacity and improve local mobility. The package supports a ...
U.S. airline employment edges higher in August as cargo hiring offsets passenger cuts
U.S. airline employment rises modestly in August 2026, with cargo carriers more than offsetting job losses at passenger airlines. The combined passenger and cargo workforce reaches 1,038,900 ...
Lyft launches business travel brand to expand chauffeur services
Corporate and executive travel is becoming a sharper battleground for ride-hailing groups as they seek higher-margin customers beyond standard app bookings. Lyft is now entering that push with ...
Sarajevo upgrades public transport fleet with 10 new trolleybuses
Sarajevo Canton is expanding its zero-emission public transport fleet with 10 new trolleybuses, five of which are already in regular service after training, registration and testing. The delivery ...
UK ports policy amendment backs investment and resilience
The UK government is formally amending its national policy statement for ports after the revised text cleared the statutory parliamentary period without objection. The update applies to ports in ...
NLEX nears completion of C5 Northlink segment in Metro Manila
Road operator NLEX Corp. is moving closer to opening another link in its urban expressway network after bringing a key section of the NLEX-C5 Northlink project to 96% completion. The milestone ...
Philippine agriculture agency expands truck toll rebate talks with more expressway operators
The Department of Agriculture is widening its push for toll relief for trucks carrying farm goods as it seeks to lower logistics costs and ease pressure on food prices. Metro Pacific Tollways ...
Cebu Air passenger traffic rises as seat occupancy slips on faster capacity growth
Capacity expansion outpaced demand for Cebu Pacific in the first nine months of 2026, lifting passenger volumes but weighing on seat occupancy. The airline says it is continuing to fine-tune ...
Visayas and Mindanao port upgrades lift industrial property outlook, Savills says
Rising cargo volumes and new transport links are sharpening investor focus on industrial sites across the central and southern Philippines. Savills Philippines says port and road projects in ...
Canada to announce support for cleaner automobile manufacturing in Quebec
Canada is set to outline new support for cleaner vehicle manufacturing at an event in Sainte-Claire, Quebec, on October 16. The announcement places the automobile industry at the center of the ...
