Transportation

Transportation 2024-03-28T04:33:23Z

The Baltimore bridge disaster is just the latest knock to global shipping and trade

The Dali, a cargo ship, collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday, shutting down trade at the Port of Baltimore.
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Container ships growing in size are no match for older infrastructure like Baltimore bridge

Dispatchers recorded the moment Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge fell, and experts weigh in on why these crashes could become more common.
Transportation 2024-03-27T10:52:50Z

A passenger had to sit with an exposed bolt digging into his head for a 7-hour flight because his seat had no headrest

A British Airways passenger says he had to sit in a seat with a broken headrest for a seven-hour flight.
Transportation 2024-03-27T09:39:48Z

The marine insurance industry is bracing for huge claims from the Baltimore bridge disaster

An insurance industry executive compared the disaster to a 2012 cruise ship capsize, which led to the industry's highest recent payout.
Transportation 2024-03-27T05:12:24Z

The ship that crashed into the Baltimore bridge is a 'monstrous' size, says veteran ship captain. But that's standard now.

Cargo shipping has been getting safer, but ships are getting so big that any mishap could be catastrophic.
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The container ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge has crashed before

A large container ship crashed into a Maryland bridge near one of the largest ports on the US East Coast.
Travel 2024-03-26T17:39:20Z

I went inside the secret airplane rooms where flight attendants and pilots sleep. I'd much rather be a pilot.

While eight flight attendants fit in the hidden rest area on Air New Zealand's Boeing 777s, pilots have amenities like TVs, recliners, and cupholders.
Transportation 2024-03-26T13:03:20Z

The ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse also crashed in a European port in 2016

The container ship that caused Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge to collapse also crashed in Belgium in 2016.
Transportation 2024-03-26T09:53:29Z

The CEO of Ryanair says the airline would regularly find missing seat handles and tools under floorboards on Boeing planes

Ryanair said it welcomes "much-needed management changes" at the aircraft maker after Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun announced his departure.
Transportation 2024-03-26T08:23:47Z

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun could still receive millions of dollars after leaving amid safety concerns

Dennis Muilenburg, his predecessor, left with a $62 million payout amid other safety concerns.
Transportation 2024-03-25T12:28:48Z

Read the full memo Boeing CEO sent to staff announcing he is stepping down

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said Monday that he is stepping down from the role at the end of 2024.
Transportation 2024-03-24T12:36:01Z

BMW dropped a first glimpse of its new electric SUV, ready to rival Tesla

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X is an all-electric SUV that will compete against EVs like the Tesla Model Y
Transportation 2024-03-23T10:03:01Z

Hybrid cars now have 'very few compromises' says Ford executive — and sales are booming

Hybrids are set to take a bigger share of the new car market than EVs this year as more buyers question electric vehicles.
Transportation 2024-03-19T16:32:33Z

Check out these 11 cool electric cars from Renault, BYD, Lucid, and more manufacturers at this huge auto show

Names including BYD, Lucid Motors, and Renault showed off their latest models at this year's Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland.
Finance 2024-03-18T16:16:07Z

Tesla is the biggest S&P 500 loser this year, down even more than Boeing

Shares in Elon Musk's electric carmaker are down about 30% since the start of 2024, wiping about $230 billion off its valuation.
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Transportation 2024-03-15T11:48:58Z

A Boeing whistleblower says he got off a plane just before takeoff when he realized it was a 737 Max

Ed Pierson, who spent 10 years at Boeing and testified to Congress about conditions at its factory in Renton, Washington, refuses to fly on 737 Maxes.
Economy 2024-03-14T06:22:26Z

Russia's grand railway plan to get around Western sanctions is about to get even bigger

Russia is investing in rail transportation to bypass Western sanctions, connecting with China, India, and countries in the Persian Gulf.
Transportation 2024-03-12T14:30:25Z

A Jewish passenger is suing JetBlue claiming religious discrimination after he was thrown off a plane following his refusal to sit next to a woman

The passenger said that he was kicked off the flight from Palm Springs to JFK after trying to swap seats due to his religious beliefs.
Transportation 2024-03-12T14:18:32Z

Europe shouldn't be afraid of Chinese electric cars, says Mercedes-Benz CEO

Ola Källenius rallied against protectionism in an interview with the Financial Times, arguing that more competition will help improve European cars.
Transportation 2024-03-12T12:07:21Z

I went car-free in the suburbs when my vehicle needed repairs. I'm happier and healthier, and wish I did it sooner.

I decided to get rid of my car when it needed repairs. Going car-free and walking and biking made me happier and healthier, even in the suburbs.
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