Transport Scotland to lead strategic sessions at Road Expo & Bridges Scotland 2025

Transport Scotland will take centre stage at Road Expo and Bridges Scotland 2025, Scotland’s leading transport infrastructure events, taking place November 26-27 at SEC Glasgow. The co-located events will showcase Transport Scotland’s strategic...

Shutdown could mean delays, funding cuts for small, rural airports, transportation chief says

The government shutdown could lead to flight delays as air traffic controllers are required to work without pay, said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Monday warned that the...

‘Future of Transit in Atlanta’ town hall will explore solutions to area’s traffic, transportation

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Tuesday, Atlanta News First is hosting the “Future of Transit in Atlanta” town hall. The free event will explore efforts to improve MARTA ridership, the prospect of expanding light rail on Atlanta’s Beltline,...

Logistics startup POZI raises €650,000 marking Gabon’s first international venture funding

Gabon-based fleet management startup POZI has raised €650,000 in seed funding. The round represents the first international venture capital raised by a homegrown tech startup in the country. Led by Saviu Ventures, a venture capital fund investing...

Ethiopia seeks to learn from Nigeria’s electoral innovations

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has expressed interest in learning from Nigeria’s electoral experience and innovations as part of efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and enhance the credibility of elections in Ethiopia....

NITI Aayog calls for skilling, innovation to boost leather, footwear exports

New Delhi: India needs to strengthen skilling by expanding apprenticeship-based training, adopt modern technology and create innovative designs to boost footwear exports, NITI Aayog said in its latest ‘Trade Watch Quarterly Report’. The report,...

Rail Vision Acquires 51% Stake in Quantum Computing Firm for Transport Pivot

In the rapidly evolving world of advanced technology, a small player is making waves by pivoting toward quantum computing, a field that promises to revolutionize everything from cryptography to drug discovery. Rail Vision Ltd., traditionally known...

Virginia Leads U.S. AI Adoption: Innovation, Impacts, and Challenges

In the heart of the American East Coast, Virginia is quietly positioning itself as a powerhouse in artificial intelligence adoption, outpacing many states in the sheer volume of users leveraging AI technologies. According to a recent analysis by...

Mohandas Pai pitches Mangaluru as next innovation hotspot: ‘25,000 techies, great beaches and food'

Former Infosys CFO and venture capitalist TV Mohandas Pai has hailed Mangaluru as the country’s next major innovation and startup hub, citing its growing talent base, affordable lifestyle, and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. TV Mohandas Pai,...

Foreign funds drag QSE below 10,900 levels; transport and consumer goods see more selling

The banks, consumer goods and industrials counters witnessed higher than average demand as the 20-stock Qatar Index rose 0.48% to 10,915.73 points, although it touched an intraday high of 10,924 points The US government shutdown and the...

Major Galway transport boost as 'revolutionary' project decision made

A major Galway transport shake up has been approved after an appeal. An Bord Pleanala announced 16 conditions with the order to overturn the decision at the end of September 2025 having received the appeal in January that same year. The...

Halloween Trail Fest At Enterprise South Nature Park Is Oct. 10-11

Halloween Trail Fest at Enterprise South Nature Park Kicking off the spooky season is Halloween Trail Fest at Enterprise South Nature Park! This event features a 2-mile Haunted Trail, Family Glow Trail, Too Cute to Spook Trick or Treat Trail,...

Blackstone, Abu Dhabi’s Lunate form $5bn logistics platform for GCC expansion

Image: ADGM/ For illustrative purposes Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, and Lunate, the Abu Dhabi-based global investment management firm with more than $110bn in assets under management, have partnered to invest in...

India's logistics sector: A revolution powers a $215 billion economy

India’s logistics sector, valued at US$215 billion in 2021, is on a growth trajectory, with government data projecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7 percent through 2026. This sector is now recognised not merely as a service...

Blackstone, Lunate bet big on GCC logistics in strategic tie-up

Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, and Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based global investment management firm with over $110 billion in assets under management, today (October 6) announced a strategic partnership to invest in...

Innovation fund opens to boost regional research and create jobs

The Local Innovation Partnerships Fund, launched by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), invites regional partnerships – including local authorities, universities and businesses – to apply for funding to turn existing research breakthroughs into...

Roadrunner launches AI delivery system to speed up ecommerce logistics

Roadrunner is taking another step in its transformation from turnaround story to technology-driven carrier, announcing the full rollout of its new enterprise-wide pick-up and delivery (P&D) software. The system, which integrates advanced...

Ajman bans petrol transport vehicles from parking outside designated zones

Ajman will ban vehicles carrying petroleum products from parking or stopping in non-designated areas beginning October 7. The move aims to reduce risks linked to flammable and hazardous materials. The regulation prohibits fuel tankers from...

Logistics group boosts capacity by launching more ‘Super Sites’

DX, a provider of logistics solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier, 2-person, same day and contract logistics services, has opened two new DX-2 Super Sites in Birstall and Wellingborough. The openings are designed to significantly...

Simba TVS expands legacy with Ambulance Tricycle, powering Nigeria’s logistics transformation

For decades, Simba TVS has been synonymous with Nigeria’s urban mobility, with its iconic TVS “Keke” becoming an integral part of daily transport across cities and towns. Today, the company is taking its legacy further by tackling one of Nigeria’s...