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    City of Douglas bracing to transport and house migrants after funding runs out for transportation buses

    Funding for the buses currently taking migrants from Douglas to Tucson and Phoenix expires at the end of the month. Mayor Donald Huish says the city is trying to find solutions.

  • Foam-coated freight cars

    Today, home insulation is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you hear people talk about spray-on foam. But in the 1960s and ’70s, railroads wanted to see if the material’s insulating properties could be leveraged on rolling stock. Would foam-coated freight cars change the way perishable materials were transported by rail? Might []Read More

  • Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization meeting

    JOPLIN, Mo. — Jasper and Newton County officials meet with representatives from MoDOT and the US Department of Transportation regarding a highly anticipated local road project. The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization or JATSO hosted the meeting at Joplin City Hall Thursday (3/28). One of the main topics of conversation: The current state of the []

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    Man sentenced for transporting thousands of fentanyl pills

    MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man has been sentenced following his conviction of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, announced U.S. Attorney, Alamdar S. Hamdani. 21-year-old Alex Dominque Carrillo pleaded guilty on Dec. 20, 2023. U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton has ordered Carrillo to serve eight years in federal prison immediately followed []

  • Council spending on special needs transport doubles

    The rising cost of getting children to school is a key driver of current pressure on council budgets.

  • Coastal connectivity: Axarquía’s transportation boost

    THE unanimous approval of two motions by the La Mancomunidad Axarquía Costa del Sol signals a significant step towards enhancing mobility in the region. Firstly, the completion of the Caleta de Vélez junction and the construction of a new junction on the A-7 motorway passing through Benajarafe and El Morche. Secondly, the initiative for the […]

  • From Earth to Mars: Transporting spin information at the speed of light

    Scientists have used electrical pulses to manipulate magnetic information into a polarized light signal, a discovery that could revolutionize long-distance optical telecommunications, including between Earth and Mars.

  • Transporters on Extended RCA Price Caps: It’s Deceptive!

    The Confederation of Car Transporters (COTAR) asked the Government on Wednesday to reject the extension of the capping of RCA tariffs proposed by the Ministry of Finance, if it is not done at the reference tariff displayed by the Financial Supervision Authority (ASF). “Although it has been seen that the prices increase regardless of the […]

  • Transporter loses US$89k in crude oil deal

    A SUSPECTED fraudster, who allegedly convinced a Harare businessman to sponsor his crude oil importation deal, has appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions

  • How Digital Solutions Are Giving Freight Industry a Modern Lift

    Historically, freight forwarding has been a complex and labor-intensive process, characterized by manual paperwork, fragmented communication channels and numerous intermediaries. However, the emergence of digital platforms and innovative technologies is revolutionizing the way goods are transported, coordinated and managed globally. Key areas where technology and automation are making significant inroads include booking and coordination, customs clearance, […]

  • Terminal operator inaugurates freight station at Onne Port

    West Africa Container Terminal, owned by APM Terminals, has unveiled a new container freight station in Onne Port, Rivers State. In the statement, the company said that the new facility would WACT a step closer towards its strategic vision of becoming the ‘gateway to Eastern Nigeria and beyond. It added that it would enable it Read More

  • 8 places in Canada that will transport you to Scotland, from Edinburgh to the highlands

    If you want to escape Canada this summer, you can be transported to the highlands and streets of Scotland, no plane ticket required. There are many charming small towns in Canada with Scottish heritage and similar landscapes to the country that will make you feel like you've gone abroad. From towns with historic architecture that will take you to the streets of Edinburgh, to parks that will transport you to Scotland's highlands, there are many corners of Canada that have a Scottish feel. Ready...