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‘They want to get back to work’: Cowichan Valley transit union, employer requesting mediator recommendations
In the next step of the four-month-long strike, both the union and employer for the Cowichan Valley transit strike have requested the mediator’s recommended settlement terms. The transit strike in the Cowichan Valley began on Feb. 8, and the...

Driverless transit to connect west Atlanta to Beltline
In January 2026 Atlanta residents will be able to travel along the southwest corridor of the Beltline by autonomous vehicle. ATLANTA — Starting in January 2026, travelers along the southwest corridor of the Atlanta Beltline will experience a...
New ICS Chairman Designate named and Secretary General takes the helm as industry faces critical global challenges
Following the conclusion of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting in Athens, which was opened by The Hon. Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Hellenic Republic of...

CO2 shipping breakthroughs in new vessel designs and industry recognition unveiled
At Nor-Shipping 2025, held in Oslo, Norway, DNV advanced its involvement in two key areas of carbon dioxide (CO2) transport: approval of a new liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier design from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and confirmation of the feasibility...

Business News | Steelbird Helmets' Launches 'Mission Save Lives 2.0 India' at National Summit on VRU and Road Safety
VMPL New Delhi [India], June 13: In a landmark move to address India's alarming road safety crisis, Mr. Rajeev Kapur, Managing Director of Steelbird Helmets, launched "Mission Save Lives 2.0 India" at the National Summit on Vulnerable Road Users...

Business News | Protecting Cargo and Ships: Why Marine Insurance Matters
PNN New Delhi [India], June 13: The shipping industry is the backbone of global trade, ensuring that goods move efficiently across borders. Every year, trillions of dollars' worth of cargo travel via sea routes. However, this industry comes with...

Government commits £500M to UK’s first hydrogen transport and storage network
The UK government has announced a £500M investment to establish the country’s first regional hydrogen transport and storage network. The scheme aims to link hydrogen producers with key end users, including power stations and industrial facilities,...

As weekend begins, Transport Malta tells people to stay away from Paceville after building collapse
Transport Malta is urging people to stay away from the Paceville area following the collapse of a building in the area last Wednesday. “Enforcement officers are on site to direct the flow of traffic, and several alternative routes are being...

Rail Transport Industry Analysis Report 2025-2034: Market To Grow By Over $391 Billion - High-Speed Expansion, Smart Tech, And Green Investment Drive Sustainable, Connected Transit Futures
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Global Rail Transport Market projected to reach USD 932 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.2%. Driven by sustainable logistics demand, expansion of high-speed rail in Europe and Asia, and technological...

Air Transport MRO (Maintenance, Repair, And Overhaul) Market Report 2025-2034 - AI, Additive Manufacturing, And Remote Inspections Revolutionizing The $84 Billion Industry
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The global Air Transport MRO market, valued at USD 84.2 billion in 2025, is projected to grow at a 5.4% CAGR, reaching USD 134.7 billion by 2034. Key growth drivers include digitalization, AI-driven predictive...

Power company tries out new pole materials–but sticks with wood, for now
78 The Barbados Light & Power Company Limited (BLPC) is trialling innovative materials such as fibreglass poles for the island’s electricity grid. For now, the company maintains that traditional wooden poles remain the safest and most practical...

Rid-O-Pes Inc. joins DCB T10 Cup as corporate partner
Rid-O-Pes Inc. has committed its support for the Demerara Cricket Board’s upcoming fund-raising T10 Cup at the LBI Ground, East Coast Demerara. Weather permitting, the one-day tournament will be held on July 6. Rid-O-Pes Inc, a second-generation...
Duvenbeck and MAN conclude framework agreement at Transport Logistic trade fair
MAN and Duvenbeck sign framework agreement for up to 1,000 new MAN vehicles by the end of 2027 International logistics service provider Duvenbeck has signed a framework agreement with MAN Truck & Bus for the delivery of up to 1,000 MAN tractor...

Jennifer Miller Named VP of IAS Business Operations at SNC
Jennifer Miller has been named vice president of business operations for ISR, aviation and security at Sierra Nevada Corp., or SNC. The global aerospace and national security company said Wednesday Miller’s responsibilities include strategic...

Business : IIBD To Transform Johor Bahru Into World-class Business Hub
JOHOR BAHRU, June 13 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the Ibrahim International Business District (IIBD) is set to transform Johor Bahru city centre into a world-class business hub, said Johor state housing and local government committee...

Digital Planning Key To Levelling Up Transport, Says Expert
business Image by Tumisu from Pixabay A leading smart cities expert has warned that the government’s new £15bn commitment to regional transport must be matched by digital reform and collaboration if it is to deliver long-term value. Dennis Dokter,...

Kenya’s road budget surges as Mbadi pushes big on transport overhaul
Nairobi– Kenya’s government is betting big on better roads. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Wednesday proposed a Sh217.3 billion allocation for road development in the 2025/26 financial year, calling it a “crucial step” towards easing...

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik Proposes 60 Meters Widening Of Gaimukh-Ghodbunder Road For Dahisar Metro Corridor
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik reviews road widening plans for Gaimukh-Ghodbunder stretch in Thane | Mumbai: Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has directed officials to prepare a proposal to widen the existing road from Gaimukh to...

Transport Ministry sets deadline for speed limit device activation on heavy vehicles
SHAH ALAM: The Transport Ministry has given buses and heavy vehicles until October 2025 to activate existing Speed Limit Devices (SLD), and until January 2026 to install them if not already fitted. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said all such...

Industry digs deep to raise $255,000 for bush charity, Dolly’s Dream + PICTURES
Auctioneer Todd Donaldson works hard to keep up with bids during yesterday’s AA Co Dolly’s Dream Long Lunch in Brisbane. Click on images for a larger view BEEF industry stakeholders forked out an incredible $255,486 in support of the Dolly’s Dream...