Transportation, Mobility & Logistics

North America – November 03, 2026 -- Ford and Lincoln drivers in the U.S. and Canada will get new in-vehicle audio apps powered by Stingray starting in October, as automakers lean on infotainment to differentiate software-defined vehicles.

Stingray built a Ford karaoke app for passengers

Stingray worked with Ford on a karaoke experience that lets passengers in the front or rear seats sing along while the vehicle is moving. The same app can be used on the in-vehicle screen while parked. Stingray's in-cabin portfolio also includes OEM Audio, ZenLife and TuneIn.

Stingray builds its apps for AAOS, AOSP and HTML environments, or delivers them via API. The company cites nearly a decade of in-vehicle infotainment deployments worldwide.

Papeete – November 03, 2026 -- Air Tahiti Nui has signed an agreement with SpaceX to equip its entire fleet with Starlink, offering free in-flight Wi-Fi in every travel class, with onboard availability expected in 2027.

Air Tahiti Nui makes Starlink access free in all cabins

The airline describes the deal as the first phase of a comprehensive transformation. Passengers are to get connectivity from take-off to landing at no charge, whether streaming, answering emails or messaging.

Air Tahiti Nui cites latency of 25-30 ms and uninterrupted global coverage. The coverage is meant to close the dead zones that typically affect long-haul flights over oceans and near the poles.

HOUSTON – November 03, 2026 -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $27.7 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, up from $21.2 million, or $0.70 per share, in the preceding quarter. Total revenues rose to $437.9 million from $411.8 million, and Adjusted EBITDA increased to $89.6 million from $79.8 million. The company affirmed the midpoint of its 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance.

Supply chain delays depress margins on search and rescue contracts

CEO Chris Bradshaw said persistent industry supply chain problems are delaying aircraft modification programs for Bristow's new search and rescue contracts. The knock-on effects are weighing on margins in Government Services. Bradshaw expects the issues to stabilize during 2027, allowing a return to historically strong margins on these long-term government contracts.

Paris – November 03, 2026 -- Stingray demonstrated its Stingray Karaoke app inside the BYD Atto 3 at the Mondial de l'Auto, extending a partnership with the Chinese automaker that began with the product's first vehicle launch in 2022.

The show was dominated by Chinese and German manufacturers, and Stingray says in-cabin user experience has become a new battleground for consumer loyalty.

BYD split its Paris presence into two kiosks and six infotainment display cars

BYD ran one kiosk for its luxury Denza line and another for the Atto vehicles. Software partners animated the infotainment systems across six display cars. Denza was on the brink of its European launch.

Rostock – – November 03, 2026 -- The German Navy Command has published its annual report "Maritime Dependencies of Germany" for 2025, warning that attacks on the Strait of Hormuz hit Germany "hard and directly" despite a 6,500-nautical-mile distance to the Port of Hamburg.

The Naval Shipping Management in Hamburg compiled the report. It bundles analysis and data on maritime security, seaborne trade, German seaports, global shipbuilding and the merchant fleet.

Vice Admiral Deertz puts the Hormuz–Hamburg voyage at three weeks

Vice Admiral Axel Deertz, Deputy Inspector of the Navy and Commander of the Fleet, writes in the foreword that a freighter needs about three weeks to cover the 6,500 nautical miles between the Strait of Hormuz and Hamburg. He calls the strait a lifeline of world trade.

DALLAS – November 03, 2026 -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named Mari Roberts, CTP, senior vice president of North America Supply Chain at PepsiCo, as the recipient of its 2026 Influential Woman in Trucking award, sponsored by TrueBlue's Centerline Drivers.

Award announced at WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas

WIT revealed the winner after the panel discussion "The Ripple Effect: Influence That Lifts Others." Roberts appeared alongside the two other 2026 finalists: Angela Lentz, chief people officer at Daimler Truck North America, and Sauny Tucker, CEO of Tucker Freight Lines. Jill Quinn, president of Centerline Drivers, facilitated the session.

WIT interim CEO Lana Nichols described Roberts' career as "defined by excellence, leadership, and a dedication to empowering others," and said her influence reaches across supply chain, private fleets and the communities she serves.

PLOVER, Wisconsin – November 03, 2026 -- C.H. Robinson has renewed its Gold Partnership with the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), extending a relationship that dates to 2012.

C.H. Robinson backs WIT through funding, foundation grants and board seat

The logistics provider supports WIT financially and through leadership participation, including representation on the association's board of directors. The C.H. Robinson Foundation also contributes philanthropic funding aimed at removing barriers and creating opportunities for women in the trucking industry.

Sheena Thieschafer, C.H. Robinson Director Strategic Sales for Healthcare and a WIT board member, said the company is proud to keep supporting work that invests in people and strengthens the industry.

Montreal – November 03, 2026 -- OCIANA has completed a key phase of Operational Validation Testing (OVT) for its unified port call platform, with four Canadian maritime partners confirming that ship operators and port stakeholders can schedule vessel arrivals on a single real-time system instead of email, phone and spreadsheets.

OVT continues at a pace set by each partner's operational priorities. The project ran in partnership with Canada's Ocean Supercluster through its Core Technology Leadership Program.

Four Canadian partners built core scheduling capabilities with OCIANA

Canada Steamship Lines (CSL), the Montreal Port Authority, the St. Lawrence Pilotage Authority and Clear Seas worked with OCIANA's technology team on the scheduling functions. The stated goal is Just-in-Time (JIT) arrivals, which are intended to cut vessel fuel use and emissions.

CHICAGO – November 03, 2026 -- Arity, a subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining ownership interest in mobility data company Replica, with closing expected in 2026 subject to customary conditions.

Replica adds people-movement data to Arity's mobility platform

Replica supplies privacy-centric data and modeling that help customers understand travel patterns, anticipate changes and evaluate potential outcomes. Its customer base includes public agencies, urban planners and infrastructure decision-makers. The company applies machine-learning models to large-scale datasets and supports compliance with federal reporting requirements, according to the announcement.

LAS VEGAS – November 02, 2026 -- DRiV, a Tenneco business group, is introducing more than 30,000 new SKUs globally at AAPEX 2026, including a new Fel-Pro oil filter housing assembly, to widen parts coverage for shop owners and distributors.

Rick Pack, VP of Global Product Management, Engineering & Procurement at DRiV, said the expansion targets the evolving needs of customers who rely on the company's brands. The North American portion adds thousands of parts across light vehicle, commercial truck and off-highway applications.

Wagner light-vehicle braking leads the North American additions with 547 calipers and 1,065 premium rotors

Wagner's light-vehicle range adds 547 calipers, 1,557 ES pads and rotors, 6 brake bolt kits and 1,065 premium rotors. Wagner HD adds 40 heavy-duty mirrors and 65 heavy-duty wipers.

Abex contributes 2 brake drums, 38 heavy-duty calipers and 1 Essentials Stop Box Kit.