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Airlines cut 13,000 flights due to ongoing fuel crisis
Nearly 200 million seats have been removed as airlines cut 13,000 flights globally in May due to rising jet fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
European road rates to be influenced by fuel prices, not freight demand
Fuel costs are expected to push European road freight rates higher in Q2, according to the latest European Road Freight Rate Benchmark from IRU, Upply and Transport Intelligence.
Three dead as cruise ship is struck by virus
The MV Hondius set sail from Ushuaia, Argentina, on Wednesday 1 April with 150 passengers from 23 different countries.
A data-led approach to electrification can reduce transition costs by up to 30%
Analysis by VEV's consultancy team has shown that a structured, data-led approach to the early stages of electrification can reduce transition costs by up to a third and significantly increase the likelihood of successful deployment.
Could flying taxis be in the UK’s skies in the near future?
The UK government has announced that they are investing nearly £50 million to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones.
Trump announces 25% tariff increase on EU cars
The US President, Donald Trump, is increasing the tariffs charged on cars and trucks imported from the European Union (EU) to 25% in a sharp intensification of trade tensions with Brussels.
World’s longest tunnel to cut eight-hour journey down to 40 minutes
A £20 billion project to build a 76-mile-long tunnel through one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions has been green-lit by the Chinese government.
15,000 people laid off as airline shuts down after 34 years due to rising fuel prices
Spirit Airlines is the latest business to go under in response to external pressures on the global economy.
Great Western Railway and Network Rail bring management of London Paddington under one single leadership team
Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail are bringing the leadership of the flagship London Paddington station under a single team, as part of a series of moves designed to bring track and train closer together for the benefit of customers.
UK airport ranking for flight delays is revealed
Manchester Airport has been revealed as having the longest flight delays in the country, with an average wait time of nearly 20 minutes.
