Digital technologies are embedded in the fabric of our transport systems, from the humble automation that enables traffic lights, to the evermore present platforms that enable the movement of passengers and cargo. What previously were complex booking processes are now simple click and agile flows of information. This digital transformation of transport can simultaneously feel… Continue reading Preparing the Public Sector to Navigate the Digital Transformation of Transport in Latin America and the Caribbean
Categoría: Transport
Digital Transformation for Safer and More Reliable Mobility in the Dominican Republic
Many parents in the Dominican Republic live with the anxiety that their children have to cross streets under unsafe conditions to get to their schools. This fear is the reality for thousands of families: vehicles traveling at high speeds, limited information, and unpredictable traffic put people’s lives at risk. Road safety is one of the… Continue reading Digital Transformation for Safer and More Reliable Mobility in the Dominican Republic
How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean
The critical infrastructure sectors in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) face growing challenges that threaten their efficiency and sustainability. Roads, power grids, water systems and public transportation networks show signs of aging and obsolescence, increasing maintenance costs and reducing the quality of services. Against this backdrop, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is exploring how… Continue reading How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean
CBP partners with the Alliance for Gray Market and Counterfeit Abatement to enhance intellectual property inspections at CBP ports of entry
WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pleased to announce a formal partnership with the Alliance for Gray Market and Counterfeit Abatement, under the Donations Acceptance Program. Through this partnership, AGMA will donate cutting-edge “OneDevice” smartphones to support Intellectual Property Rights inspections at ports of entry nationwide. Provided by AGMA at no cost to the government, this donation will assist CBP officers in efficiently and accurately authenticating the products of AGMA members entering the U.S. AGMA is a nonprofit coalition… Continue reading CBP partners with the Alliance for Gray Market and Counterfeit Abatement to enhance intellectual property inspections at CBP ports of entry
CBP reminds travelers of Sukkot travel guidance
WASHINGTON — As the estimated travel period for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminds travelers to use vigilance when crossing the nation’s ports of entry. Beginning after sundown Oct. 6, until after nightfall Oct. 13, travelers observing Sukkot may carry religious items that are normally regulated to prevent the introduction… Continue reading CBP reminds travelers of Sukkot travel guidance
MIA’s Skytrain Station 1 reopens, restoring full Concourse D service ahead of Labor Day weekend
Just in time for Labor Day weekend, Miami International Airport (MIA) has fully reopened its Concourse D Skytrain system with the return of Station 1 on August 25. With all four stations now back in service, travelers can once again enjoy fast, seamless connections across MIA’s busiest concourse, home to 60 gates and millions of… Continue reading MIA’s Skytrain Station 1 reopens, restoring full Concourse D service ahead of Labor Day weekend
Miami International Airport breaks ground on first-of-its-kind private terminal
On July, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and PS, the first-of-its-kind private terminal for commercial travelers in the U.S., hosted a groundbreaking and rendering reveal ceremony for PS MIA, which is scheduled to open its doors at Miami International Airport in spring 2026. PS MIA will restore and redesign the historic former Pan American… Continue reading Miami International Airport breaks ground on first-of-its-kind private terminal
Announces Britten-Norman CEO transition after two decades of leadership
Britten-Norman, manufacturer of the world-renowned Islander series of aircraft, today announces that after more than 20 years of dedicated leadership, Chief Executive William Hynett OBE will be transitioning from his executive responsibilities to take up the role of Non-Executive Director on the company’s Board, focusing on business strategy. This planned transition comes at a pivotal… Continue reading Announces Britten-Norman CEO transition after two decades of leadership
Ratify American Airlines Technical Operations, Fleet Service, Cargo and Central Load Planning team members a new agreement
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines team members represented by the TWU-IAM Association today ratified a new, 27-month contract extension, bringing economic improvements, including meaningful increases in pay rates, to its more than 35,000 Technical Operations, Fleet Service, Cargo and Central Load Planning team members. “With this new agreement, our TWU-IAM Association-represented team members join… Continue reading Ratify American Airlines Technical Operations, Fleet Service, Cargo and Central Load Planning team members a new agreement
All New Ships Should Be Built To A Seawater-Lubricated Sterntubeless Ship Design, Says Leontopolous
Future newbuild ships of all types should be built without a sterntube and with a seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing arrangement, according to Blue Ocean Alliance’s Chris Leontopoulos. Speaking at a recent maritime industry forum in Hamburg, Mr. Leontopoulos said the sterntubeless ship design – jointly developed by Blue Ocean Alliance members ABS, Thordon Bearings, Shanghai… Continue reading All New Ships Should Be Built To A Seawater-Lubricated Sterntubeless Ship Design, Says Leontopolous