Transport & Logistics
Audi fears ‘significant’ tariff impact ahead of SUV launch in US
Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on EU car imports to 25 per cent
Qantas CEO more optimistic on fuel with supplies to mid-June
QANTAS Airways chief executive officer Vanessa Hudson said she has turned more upbeat about jet fuel availability, a fresh sign of optimism among aviation leaders as the Iran war upends energy markets...
China’s carmakers chase ‘Yaris moment’ to ignite overseas growth
Overseas markets offer room to grow – and to charge more – if Chinese brands can persuade consumers they understand local tastes
LTA apologises for e-mail gaffe in circular sent to EV charger owners
A follow-up e-mail has been sent to apologise to users
FedEx, UPS shares sink on ‘watershed’ Amazon logistics move
The news is a ‘shot across the bow’ to the entire transport market, according to analyst
Airlines tackle fuel cost surge with price hikes, outlook cuts
A SURGE in jet fuel prices from US$85-$90 to US$150-$200 per barrel amid the US-Israeli war on Iran has blindsided the aviation industry, where fuel accounts for up to a quarter of operating expenses,...
Cross-border taxi bookings start on Grab app; fares vary based on time of day, distance
[SINGAPORE] Grab’s users in Singapore are now able to book cross-border taxis from anywhere on the island to Johor through its app, although prices appear to be higher than that of a street-hail ride ...
BlueSG relaunches as Flexar, pivots to asset-light model
[SINGAPORE] Point-to-point car-sharing service BlueSG’s rebrand as Flexar officially launched on Monday (May 4) with a strategy that abandons its pure-electric, fully owned fleet model in a bid to red...
Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66% in March on Iran war
The development of the emirate’s Dubai World Central airport continues to progress
Singapore government seeks public feedback on proposed legal framework for AV deployment, safety
Proposed law will clarify safety regulations as well as the liability, insurance and enforcement regimes for operating AVs