Buyers’ shift to pricier pickup trucks and SUVs boosts U.S. auto maker; Toyota has much riding on the success of models such as all-new Camry General Motors and Toyota are on divergent paths in North America, where GM is posting lofty profit margins while Toyota’s bottom line has been battered. GM on Tuesday posted
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China’s COMAC to deliver first plane in 2021
China's state-owned plane-maker says it hopes to hand over the first C919 168-seater passenger plane in 2021, a company official said on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow (AFP Photo/-) China's state-owned plane-maker said Tuesday it expects to deliver its first home-grown passenger jet to a customer in 2021 as the
Mercedes will build an electric version of its popular Sprinter van
Mercedes Sprinter van You'll get your package without polluting the skies. It's all well and good to drive your own electric car, but what about the companies delivering your mail or fixing your water heater? They could stand to benefit from EVs, too -- and Mercedes-Benz is happy to help out. It's launching a refreshed Sprinter
Fuel Prices Expected to Continue Soaring on Uganda
Nigeria to Niger Republic rail line to cover 248km
Maradi is the third largest city in the Niger Republic with a predominant Hausa/Fulani population. It is about an hour’s drive through a bumpy road from Jibia, the border town near Buhari’s hometown, Daura, in Katsina State. The proposed rail line from Kano in Nigeria to Maradi in the Niger Republic is
Macedonia renames airport, highway to ease spat with Greece
Macedonia to rename airport to end decades' long feud with Greece Skopje, Macedonia (AP) - Macedonia’s left-wing government has renamed the country’s main airport and highway, both previously named after the ancient warrior-king Alexander the Great, in a goodwill move toward neighboring Greece. Government spokesman Mile Boshnjakovski told The Associated Press on
Bombardier sees Asia-Pacific taking delivery of 2,050 aircraft by 2036
Asia-Pacific, excluding Greater China, is expected to take delivery of 2,050 aircraft by 2036, according to a forecast by Canadian planemaker Bombardier Inc. "Strong GDP growth and a booming middle class should drive passenger traffic numbers to triple in the next 20 years," said Francois Cognard, vice president, sales, Asia-Pacific, at
Time is running out for shippers as Chinese New Year looms
With less than two weeks left until the Chinese New Year shuts down logistics operations across the world’s largest cargo market, online freight platform Freightos is warning shippers to move quickly or risk costly delays. “International freight movements out of China will be disrupted for a good 3-4 days each side
UPS launches longest-ever scheduled flight from Louisville to Dubai, using 747-8F [VIDEO]
At approximately 12,400 kilometers, UPS’ new Louisville-Dubai route is the longest regularly-scheduled flight UPS has ever operated, thanks to its fleet of new long-range 747-8 freighters. The daily nonstop flight, from UPS’ global air hub in Louisville, U.S., to Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will cut time-in-transit from
NIPOST launches 95 last mile delivery bikes in Lagos
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has launched 95 last mile delivery bikes for its operations in Lagos. Speaking at the launching ceremony, the Chief Operating Officer, Mallam Yahaya Rufai said, the launching was another giant stride in their collaborative efforts with the private sector at improving the quality of their service