One of the America’s largest railroads must replace millions of defective wooden railroad ties on its tracks because they’re degrading faster than expected, the company said in a federal lawsuit. Norfolk Southern Railway blames an Alabama company that produced its railroad ties of failing to use the proper protective coating on
Year: 2017
Nissan’s October passenger car sales in Japan fell by half amid scandal
Nissan Motor Co said Japan sales of new passenger vehicles probably fell by half in October from a year ago after the discovery of improper final inspection procedures at its domestic plants caused it to suspend some production. The Japanese automaker found last month that uncertified technicians had been carrying out final
Bolloré Logistics’ San Francisco facility now a bonded warehouse
Bolloré Logistics' San Francisco facility Bolloré Logistics’ 13,000 square feet (1,208 sqm) warehouse space in San Francisco is now bonded to respond to increasing customer demand. In order to become a bonded warehouse, a series of steps had to be completed with US Customs. The entire process for documentation, site visit, security
Nigeria contracts firm to secure it’s maritime space
Lagos - Nigeria is taking steps to ensure the security of its waterways, maritime facilities and train personnel. The country's Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, disclosed on Monday that the government has contracted an Israeli firm for three years to adequately train Nigerian personnel on the security of the sector, after
Nigeria’s Airspace Agency hires 40 new air traffic controllers
Agency weigh in on safety needs, employed 150 air traffic controller in 10 months Need to urgently beef up depleting number Lagos - The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has engaged 40 new cadets following the depleting number of air traffic control officers across the country. The agency said on Monday that
DHL adds global gateway facility to Chicago Airport cargo development
Mayor Emanuel joined DHL for the opening of the company's $10 million global gateway facility at O'Hare International Airport. October 30, 2017: DHL’s new $10 million global gateway facility at O’Hare International Airport, Chicago was inaugurated by Mayor Rahm Emanuel. To grow its thriving global air network, DHL has selected Chicago’s new state-of-the-art
MTA New York Directed To Upgrade Train Technology on Metro-North Rail Road
Photo: Buck Ennis. A Metropolitan Transportation Authority Metropolitan Transportation Authority has been directed to meet next year’s deadline for installing crash-prevention technology on the Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road, saying any further delays would be unacceptable. A Metro-North passenger train derailed in the Bronx in 2013, killing four people. Positive
U.S State of Maryland boots nearly 15 percent of new ride-hail drivers for failing screening, 95% are Uber drivers
Maryland has booted more than 4,000 Uber drivers for failing the state’s screening requirements recently Maryland - Nearly 15 percent of new ride-hail drivers in Maryland have been booted from the apps over the previous six months for failing state screening, regardless of having handed Uber and Lyft’s background checks, based on
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Middle East Investors Show Interest in Nigerian Airports Concession
Abuja - Nigeria - There are indications that investors from the Middle East are interested in the ongoing concession of Nigerian Airports. According to The Guardian, the interests in the multi-million dollar concession arrangement that have been received so far are from countries like Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, which doesn't seem