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U.S. Postal Service To Observe Veterans Day Holiday, Nov. 11

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 17:02:02 EST

The U.S. Postal Service will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Thursday, November 12. - - Customers are reminded that when Post Offices are closed, they can still visit usps.com to order stamps and free USPS boxes, and to access services such as Hold Mail, Change of Address, PO Box rental or renewal, and Click-N-Ship to print pre-paid labels. In addition, self-service kiosks...

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Siemens opens new state-of-the-art rail infrastructure technology and innovation center in Chippenham

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 16:11:59 EST

- - • UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and UK Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander official open rail infrastructure facility - • €115 million investment to secure 800 local jobs and support the future of digital rail technology in the United Kingdom - • World-class innovation hub exports 40% of products globally and will design, test and build digital signaling technology - • Highly sustainable facility designed to meet the highest environmental standards, reinforcing Siemens' comm...

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Steve Dziadik Urges Drivers to Rethink Their Road Habits

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 16:52:29 EST

Steve Dziadik's non-fiction book, “How's My Driving?,” combines his decades of hands-on driving experience with his professional background as a Senior Licensed Sales Producer in property and casualty insurance. A former driving school owner who trained thousands of new drivers and a retired operator of a commercial nuclear-powered electrical plant, Dziadik shares his insights on safe driving and the importance of preparation behind the wheel. - - In “How's My Driving?,” Dziadik takes r...

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CPKC sets new October grain records in Canada, U.S.

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 10:53:24 EST

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) said it has set new October monthly records for transporting grain and grain products across Canada and the United States. - - In Canada, CPKC moved 3.26 million metric tonnes (MMT) and 33,822 carloads of grain and grain products in October 2026, the third record month in a row to begin the 2026-2027 crop year. These records beat previous totals reached in October 2022. - - Through Week 13, CPKC has transported more than 8.5 MMT and 8...

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FedEx Boosts Madrid-Barajas Operational Capacity to Support Trade Ahead of Peak Season

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 10:21:57 EST

Federal Express Corporation (NYSE: FDX), the world's largest express transportation company, has completed the modernization of its second airside facility at Adolfo Su�rez Madrid-Barajas Airport. This upgrade substantially increases operational capacity and streamlines customs procedures, further reinforcing Madrid's strategic role as a primary gateway and global transit hub within the company's European and intercontinental network. - - The refurbished facility complements the existing Fe...

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Alstom Traxx Passenger locomotive is the first rolling stock to operate in commercial passenger service under ETCS Level 2 in Romania

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 13:10:08 EST

- - • Romania launches its first commercial passenger service under ETCS Level 2, advancing railway safety and interoperability - • Alstom's Traxx Passenger locomotive becomes the first rolling stock to operate under ETCS Level 2 in Romania - • Alstom is a market leader in Romania, in railway signalling and electrification - - - Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, marks a major milestone in Romania's railway modernisation with the launch of the country's first passe...

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Pune Metro: India's Public-Private Partnership Metro Rail Project Commences Passenger Operations

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:44:31 EST

- - • Official opening of India's Pune Metro Line 3 by Prime Minister Modi, who inaugurated the project via a virtual live broadcast. - - • Siemens provided modern rail solutions, including electrification and signaling with ten years of maintenance, as well as communications and depot equipment. - - • Pune Metro Line 3 halves travel time between Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar, making daily commutes faster, more efficient, and reliable. - - - - Siemens, together with TRIL Urban Transport Pri...

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Scania Performance Summary July – September 2026

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 03:16:29 EST

Summary of the third quarter 2026: - - - • Sales revenue increased by 5 percent to SEK 49.1 billion (46.9) - • Adjusted return on sales was 12.3 percent (11.1) - • Deliveries increased by 3 percent to 22,086 vehicles, whereof Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) amounted to 247 units (159) - • Order intake decreased by 2 percent to 20,098 vehicles, whereof Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) amounted to 511 units (133) - - - Scania delivered a resilient performance in the third quarter, with improv...

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Ferrovial delivers strong performance in first nine months of 2026

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 03:11:15 EST

- - • Adjusted EBITDA 1 increased by 21.8% and revenue rose by 10.8% year over year on a like-for-like basis 1 - • Highways in North America showed robust revenue growth, while Construction profitability exceeded the average long-term target, supported by a healthy order book 1 - • Recent U.S. P3 project wins underscore the strength of Ferrovial's distinctive business model and its ability to create long-term value - - - Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company, reported stro...

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Schmitz Cargobull generates 2.25 billion euros in turnover and continues to hold its position as market leader in a challenging market environment

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 03:07:24 EST

Schmitz Cargobull AG has concluded the 2025/26 financial year (1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026) in a challenging economic environment, while confirming its position as Europe's leading manufacturer of semi-trailers. - Geopolitical uncertainties, a weak economy in key European markets, and continued reluctance to invest in the transportation industry characterised the financial year. - Nevertheless, the company increased sales to more than 47,000 vehicles (previous year: 42,620) and generated...

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CPKC EVP and CFO Nadeem Velani; SVP, Accounting, Planning and Procurement Ian Gray to address 2026 Scotiabank Transportation & Industrials Conference

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 11:31:17 EST

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Nadeem Velani and Senior Vice President, Accounting, Planning and Procurement Ian Gray will address the 2026 Scotiabank Transportation & Industrials Conference on Nov. 17, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET. - - CPKC will provide access to the live audio webcast at investor.cpkcr.com. A replay will also be available following the conclusion of the events. - - About CPKC - - With its global head...

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CPKC named Maersk 2026 Intermodal Supplier of the Year

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:42:40 EDT

CPKC has been recognized as Maersk's 2026 Intermodal Supplier of the Year, an award presented annually to suppliers that demonstrate exceptional performance, partnership and commitment to supporting Maersk's business objectives. The award was presented on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, during an event at Maersk's North America headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. - - The recognition reflects CPKC's strong performance across Maersk's supplier evaluation framework. Among North American rail p...

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Mobility Projects in Collaboration Between Toyota Mobility Foundation and Ruta N to Receive Up to $500 Million (COP) to Improve Transportation in Medell�n

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:24:24 EDT

- - • Pilot phase completed - - - - - • Second scale-up phase to expand user base, operations, and sustainability models. - - - - - • Selected to advance are Brazo Amigo, Pendiente Cero, and MOBI - - - - - • Innovators advance to a second scale-up phase to strengthen their assisted mobility, barrier management, and trip-planning information solutions - - - Ruta N and Toyota Mobility Foundation announced the three innovators selected to advance to the next stage of the Medell�n Mob...

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AECOM appoints Andrea Green to lead UK and Europe rail business

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:28:09 EDT

AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, has appointed Andrea Green as director for rail and transit in the UK and Europe, as it strengthens its support for the rail sector. - - Andrea joins AECOM from Alstom, where she was business development director and led the development and delivery of the company's UK growth and resilience strategy. - - She will draw on 30 years of experience across engineering, project delivery, business development and senior leadership to grow AECOM's rail...

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New USPS Diwali Stamp Honors Traditional Autumn Festival

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:43:00 EDT

The U.S. Postal Service commemorated the joyous Hindu fall festival of Diwali with a new Forever stamp at the Embassy of India in Washington, D.C. On the Hindu calendar, Diwali falls on the eve of, or on, the new moon that occurs between mid-October and mid-November. In 2026, the main day of the festival will be Nov. 8. - - “Since 1893, the Postal Service has issued stamps commemorating the cultures of people who have come from around the world,” said Shibani Gambhir, USPS revenue opera...

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How Alstom is future-proofing fleets through continuous innovation -

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:07:31 EDT

What if trains could evolve the way smartphones do? When you buy a smartphone today, you expect it to improve over time. New features arrive through software updates. Security is strengthened continuously. New applications create capabilities that did not even exist when the device was first purchased. - - Trains, however, have traditionally followed a different logic. Built to operate reliably for 30 years or more, they are designed around hardware-centric architectures that can make upg...

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U.S. Postal Service Highlights Direct Mail Strategies at ANA Masters of Marketing Conference

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:30:58 EDT

The U.S. Postal Service is showcasing how cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing direct mail and omnichannel strategy at the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) Annual Conference in Orlando. Taking place from October 20-23, the premier ANA Masters of Marketing Conference brings together chief marketing officers and senior brand leaders to examine brand growth, emerging technologies, and advanced marketing strategies. - - Representing USPS at the confer...

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GEODIS establishes new European distribution hub for Lovevery in Germany

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:51:17 EDT

GEODIS has established its multi-user facility in Malsfeld, Germany, as the new European distribution hub for Lovevery, a global early childhood development company specialising in educational toys, books and learning programs designed to support children and parents. The site became the central hub for Lovevery's European e-commerce logistics following the relocation of its operations from Hamburg at the beginning of 2025. - - Lovevery's operations are based at the Malsfeld facility, whe...

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El Salvador to process traveler data prior to arrival by flight or cruise, first in Central America

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:45:44 EDT

El Salvador's border authorities can now assess air and sea travelers before they enter or leave the country. This lets officers focus on the passengers who need more attention, strengthening security while making crossings smoother for everyone else. The General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners (DGME), part of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, has deployed SITA's traveler data gateway solution. El Salvador is the first country in Central America to use it, connecting ai...

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New R&D proving ground strengthens future transport development

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:05:08 EDT

The new facility adds 13 kilometres of paved roads and 4 kilometres of gravel roads. It is located in S�dert�lje and designed to support testing across electrification, autonomous systems, safety, vehicle dynamics and conventional technologies. - - “The transformation of transport requires us to continuously strengthen the way we develop and validate new technologies. This investment is about building the capabilities we need for the future while ensuring that the solutions we bring to our...

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Ferrovial selected to deliver Georgia's I-285 East Express Lanes

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:57:29 EDT

- - • The multi-phase project will add new express lanes and improvements designed to enhance mobility and connectivity across Atlanta's metropolitan area - - - Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company, announces that the Ferrovial-led consortium, Top End Mobility Group, has been selected to deliver the I-285 East Express Lanes project in Greater Atlanta, Georgia, a major public-private partnership led by the Georgia Department of Transportation ( GDOT ) and the State R...

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Alstom secures 15-year services contract extension worth nearly 1 billion euro from Greater Anglia in the United Kingdom

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:53:30 EDT

- - • Alstom will continue to maintain Greater Anglia's fleet of 133 Class 720 Aventra trains until the early 2040s - • Contract builds on a successful partnership that has delivered one of the UK's most reliable modern commuter fleets - • Supports Greater Anglia with delivering an even better service for its customers and communities during its journey to Great British Railways - - - Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed a 15-year extension to its Train Servic...

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World's largest battery train order: Siemens accelerates decarbonization of rail transport in Lower Saxony

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:08:24 EDT

- - • Lower Saxony Transport Authority (LNVG) and Greater Braunschweig Regional Association (RGB) award contract for 113 three-car Mireo Plus B battery trains, maintenance, and depots valued at over two billion euros - • 83 vehicles for Lower Saxony Transport Authority and an additional 30 trains for Greater Braunschweig Regional Association - • Two new maintenance facilities in Lower Saxony, including long-term digital maintenance over 30 years and up to 100 future-proof jobs - • Option for...

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CPKC Holiday Train begins 182-stop journey of music and giving Nov. 19

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:15:18 EDT

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announced the 2026 CPKC Holiday Train program will kick off Nov. 19 in Montreal, beginning a 32-day journey in support of local food banks through music, celebration and giving, with stops in 182 communities across Canada and the United States. - - “Our railroaders take great pride in bringing the Holiday Train through hundreds of communities across our network to support people facing food insecurity,” said CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel. “This...

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How The Mobile Robot Company is Upending Logistics by Stopping at 80% Automation

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EDT

When Emil Hauch Jensen visited an Amazon distribution center in 2023, he noticed a startling lack of mobile robots. The reason was flexibility: the facility faced up to ten process changes a week. That insight struck a chord. In November 2024, Jensen and co-founder Odin Kudahl Skovsted launched The Mobile Robot Company, aiming to build machines that adapt to human workers rather than replace them. - - Their first product, the J1600 self-driving pallet jack, is a dual-mode vehicle that brid...

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Scania launches new generation Scania Touring

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:46:34 EDT

The long-awaited new generation Scania Touring features a contemporary exterior design with a clear Scania identity, better aerodynamics, digital rear-view mirrors and the highly efficient Super powertrain platform. The driver benefits from improved visibility and a new central information display. This adds to the new interior, with updated passenger amenities and enhanced comfort, and to the increased luggage capacity. - - After years of anticipation, Scania introduces a new generation...

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CMA CGM and DSV strengthen their partnership to accelerate low-carbon shipping through ACT+

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:12:26 EDT

- - • DSV chooses CMA CGM's ACT+ low-carbon shipping solution to support a targeted reduction of 12,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions over two years - • The agreement reflects the shared commitment of CMA CGM and DSV to accelerating the decarbonization of global supply chains - • ACT+ enables up to 83% CO2 emissions reductions through the use of low-carbon fuels, including second-generation UCOME-based biofuels - - - CMA CGM and DSV have signed an agreement under which DSV will use CMA CGM's ACT...

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Virgin and Alstom join forces to support the growth of cross-Channel high-speed rail

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:56:31 EDT

- - • Signed agreements cover 12 Avelia Stream high-speed trains and associated maintenance services - • Marks a new chapter in the enduring partnership between Alstom and Virgin, first established through the Class 390 Pendolino trains that transformed travel on the UK's West Coast Main Line - • The project further reinforces Alstom's strong track record in enabling new market entrants across the rail industry - - - Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, and Virgin have...

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Danish Robotics Startup The Mobile Robot Company is Taking the Industry by Storm

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 EDT

Forty-eight hours before their startup's most critical public appearance, Emil Hauch Jensen and Odin Kudahl Skovsted faced a late-night crisis. The two founders of The Mobile Robot Company had a robot suddenly failing its own safety checks. It was April 2026, and their debut at TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS in Dortmund was looming. - - “We were in extreme panic,” recalled Jensen, the company's CEO. Out of time, the team loaded the immobilized robot into a truck at 6:00 p.m. and drove through t...

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Danish Startup Upends the Forklift Industry with a Self-Driving Pallet Jack That Keeps Humans in Charge

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 09:25:59 EDT

It was the busiest week in The Mobile Robot Company 's short life. Co-founder and CTO Odin Kudahl Skovsted and the team were in Italy demonstrating the company's robot to prospective customers. So when the 2026 IFOY Industrial Truck of the Year was announced in Stuttgart in June, CEO Emil Hauch Jensen was sitting alone in the middle of the audience, surrounded by the established manufacturers his company was up against. Then they read out the winner. - - “I was kind of shocked,” Mr. Jens...

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