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Kyrgyzstan secures up to $50 million from World Bank for clean energy transition

33,000 truckers sidelined over violations as highway blitzes hit Arkansas, Virginia

Federal trucking regulators are expanding Operation Highway Shield enforcement efforts across the United States, with new inspections in Virginia uncovering 100 safety violations. As of Nov. 4, the U.S. Department of Transportation reports that 33,000 commercial drivers have been placed out of service nationwide for f…

Transportation committee in House set for overhaul post-election

The massive Democratic Party win on Election Day will have implications for government rules and regulations on trucking, including the so-called highway bill , driven in part by changes in the lineups of who will sit on Congress’ transportation-focused committees. There are several members of the House Transportation…

Class 8 truck orders plunge 36% as EPA uncertainty rattles fleets

North American Class 8 truck orders tumbled 36% year over year in October, signaling a surprisingly weak start to the 2027 order season. Trucking fleets are grappling with regulatory uncertainty , rising equipment costs and pressure on operating margins, according to data released Wednesday by FTR Transportation Intel…

The Hidden Data Challenges for Autonomous Trucking Safety

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8 Inches of Rain Shut Down Busiest US Rail Line for 60 Hours

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Dry Van & Reefer: Market Signals You Can’t Ignore

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GXO’s contract wins surge 34%, but growth comes amid cost pressures

GXO Logistics is seeing accelerating demand for its contract logistics services, particularly in North America, as data centers, aerospace and defense customers fuel a record sales pipeline. During a Wednesday earnings call, CEO Patrick Kelleher said the company’s renewed commercial strategy is generating larger contr…

UAE Weighs Plans for Third Strait of Hormuz Bypass Pipeline

The United Arab Emirates currently operates one crude export pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz and announced earlier this year that it was building a second. A third pipeline is reportedly being planned to further expand crude capacity and reroute energy flows around Hormuz, reducing exposure to Iranian disr…

Emirates rolls out enhanced air cargo service for data center operators

The cargo division of Middle East carrier Emirates has introduced a dedicated product designed to facilitate the shipping process for cloud computing companies and suppliers with time-critical AI-related products, which have become a major driver of air cargo demand in the past year. The product combines priority load…

Transpacific emerges as liner shipping’s golden trade

The transpacific has become the most lucrative major container shipping trade in the world, with carriers generating five times more spot revenue per nautical mile on the Shanghai–Los Angeles route than on shipments to North Europe via the Cape of Good Hope. New analysis from Alphaliner shows that the extraordinary st…

Intermodal leads weekly gains as US rail traffic rises 3.5%, says AAR

U.S. rail traffic increased 3.5% in the week ending Oct. 31 compared with the same week in 2025, the Association of American Railroads said Wednesday. Carload traffic rose 3.0%, while intermodal volume increased 3.9%. Seven of the 10 carload commodity groups recorded year-over-year gains. Metallic ores and metals led …

Stronger revenue at Uber Freight, but profits still elusive

Uber Freight CEO Rebecca Tinucci took to LinkedIn to tout the company’s third quarter financial performance, which still is a long way from operating profitability. As Tinucci said in her published remarks, “two things can be true at the same time.” Her comments highlighted gross bookings of $1.768 billion, which is a…

Asia-US container rates hold as carriers seek $3,000 November rate hikes

Trans-Pacific ocean rates remain well above pre-peak levels, and carriers are seeking increases of $2,000–$3,000 per FEU for November despite signs that the prolonged peak season is ending. Forwarders cited improving space availability and more consistent vessel schedules as reasons to doubt that the increases would s…

“Don't go outside until spring?” Almaty residents complain en masse about smog

Tengrinews.kz — Almaty residents are reporting widespread smog and a pervasive smell of burning. Social media users are sharing air quality maps and questioning when the situation will improve. Tengrinews.kz reached out to environmentalists and Kazhydromet to determine why smog has returned to Almaty, what the primary…

Trimble cuts growth outlook as European freight market slows

Trimble reported higher third-quarter revenue and earnings Wednesday, but lowered its full-year recurring revenue growth forecast as weakness in European freight markets and slower demand for positioning services weighed on its outlook. The Westminster, Colorado-based technology company (NASDAQ: TRMB ) reported third-…

Construction of Almaty CHP-3 is 9 months behind schedule: what went wrong

Tengrinews.kz — The construction of Almaty's CHP-3 plant has fallen behind schedule due to the discovery of groundwater following the demolition of old structures, as well as the need to relocate a major substation. Completion dates have shifted by approximately 8–9 months, Ansar Aidarov, Chairman of the Board of Samr…

King of Jordan, President of Tajikistan, and a summit: What awaits Astana this week

Tengrinews.kz — Astana is set to host several high-ranking foreign dignitaries in the coming days. King Abdullah II of Jordan will pay an official visit on November 5–6, followed by President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan on November 5–7. Additionally, the Aqaba Process summit, involving several heads of state, will ta…

Kazakhstan awaits Russia's response on oil supplies via Druzhba

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan has sent Russia an official request to resume oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline and is currently awaiting a response. While technical capacity for the supplies exists, the timeline remains unknown, Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov stated. "A timeline can be determined once a response is…

ONE lifts profit forecast to $2 billion as earnings surge

Ocean Network Express more than quadrupled its second-quarter net profit and raised its full-year earnings forecast to $2 billion, as stronger freight rates and higher cargo volumes outweighed rising operating costs. The Singapore-based container shipping company co-owned by three Japanese carriers reported net profit…

East Midlands Airport welcomes another Chinese cargo airline

A Boeing 747-400 freighter jet operated by Central China Longhao Airlines arrived at East Midlands Airport on Monday, adding to the roster of cargo airlines now using the airport as a gateway to the United Kingdom market. Central China Longhao Airlines will operate twice-weekly flights to East Midlands from Zhengzhou …

Snowdrifts outside the city and snowless Ust-Kamenogorsk: East Kazakhstan surprises with weather

Tengrinews.kz — East Kazakhstan is already transformed into a winter wonderland: snow-capped mountain slopes, drifts piling up against houses, and snowplows clearing the roads. Yet, a trip to Oskemen reveals almost no trace of winter. Tengrinews explores why the region has been split into snowy and snowless halves. Th…

Higher shipment weights help ArcBest beat Q3 expectations

Heavier shipments are driving higher tonnage and revenue per bill at ArcBest’s less-than-truckload unit. Freight lost to a once-depressed truckload market is returning alongside an improved manufacturing complex. The changing freight mix helped the company beat third-quarter expectations on Wednesday. The Institute fo…

Hunting cybercriminals: Kazakhstan launched an initiative at the UN

Tengrinews.kz — Astana has proposed the creation of a UN regional center to combat cybercrime, serving not only Kazakhstan but the entire Eurasian region. Kazakhstan's Minister of Internal Affairs put forward the initiative Yerzhan Sadenov at an international conference on cybercrime. UN Center proposed for Astana Acc…

“Human hives” and the crisis of megacities: moving universities to suburbs proposed in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Mazhilis Deputy Yulia Kuchinskaya has proposed a comprehensive audit of all cities in Kazakhstan. According to her, residents are facing shortages of schools, clinics, and roads, while small towns are losing population and skilled workers. Agglomerations fail to thrive: Not a single joint project launc…

Tokayev awarded the founder of Network School with the Order of Dostyk

Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Network School founder Balaji Srinivasan in Astana, citing the Akorda press service. The President praised the company's contribution to the development of Kazakhstan's technological ecosystem, expressing a readiness to strengthen cooperation. According to Kassy…

The permitted threshold of 0.3 per mille - what global experience says

Tengrinews.kz — The Ministry of Health is drafting new regulations for sobriety testing, proposing a legal blood alcohol limit of 0.3 per mille. For now, however, Kazakhstan maintains a "zero tolerance" policy. Our correspondent Tengri Auto investigated which countries have already adopted this threshold and which med…

Almaty to warm up to +20, while Astana expects snow

Tengrinews.kz — Over the next three days, weather conditions in Astana and the Almaty are set to vary significantly. While the capital prepares for rain and snow, the southern metropolis will see temperatures soar to +20°C by the weekend, citing Kazhydromet. Rain and snow expected in Astana November 5, Astana will see…

“Oil is not everywhere“: 112 plots to be auctioned in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan plans to offer 112 exploration blocks at electronic auction in 2026, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov announced during a government briefing. According to the minister, both Kazakhstani and foreign companies participate in the bidding, though he did not specify their respective shares. Bet…

A new 2 million ton oil refinery is planned to be built in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan may build an oil refinery with an annual capacity of 2 million tons. The project, located in the Aktobe region, is being considered to secure the domestic market and supply fuel to Central Asian countries. Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov announced the development during a government brief…