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ICP DAS Unveils Redundant iTLC-9000 Traffic Control System at APTA 2026

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ICP DAS Unveils Redundant iTLC-9000 Traffic Control System at APTA 2026

Hsinchu – September 22, 2026 -- ICP DAS will demonstrate its iTLC-9000 Series Redundant Multifunctional Traffic Signal Control System at APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO, running October 4–7 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The company will occupy Booth 4625, running a live simulated intersection where the iTLC-9000 operates two actual sets of traffic signals in real time.

System supports up to 16 signal phases across 32-way intersections
The iTLC-9000 uses a fully modular, redundant architecture with hot-swappable modules to minimize maintenance downtime. It includes rapid primary/backup controller switchover, real-time abnormal status alerts, proactive maintenance functions, cybersecurity protections for networked infrastructure, and a color touchscreen interface.

Ex-Denver Airport CEO Phillip Washington Joins HNTB as SVP

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Ex-Denver Airport CEO Phillip Washington Joins HNTB as SVP

Denver – September 21, 2026 -- Phillip A. Washington, the former chief executive officer of Denver International Airport, has joined engineering firm HNTB Corporation as president of strategy and client service, markets and services, and senior vice president.

Washington brings leadership from three major U.S. transportation agencies to HNTB

Washington most recently ran Denver International Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, where he oversaw a multibillion-dollar capital improvement program targeting capacity, customer experience and safety. He previously served as CEO of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, leading an 11,000-person organization responsible for the largest modern public works program in North America, and earlier headed Denver's Regional Transportation District, where he delivered the FasTracks expansion program and the redevelopment of Denver Union Station.

LX Pantos Americas Sponsors VMA26, Eyes $150B US-Korea Shipbuilding Deal

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LX Pantos Americas Sponsors VMA26, Eyes $150B US-Korea Shipbuilding Deal

Teaneck, N.J. – September 21, 2026 -- LX Pantos Americas has secured a regional sponsorship of the VMA26 International Trade Symposium, set for October 13-15 at the Hilton Norfolk The Main in Norfolk, Virginia, as the logistics operator deepens its bet on Virginia as a gateway for Korean-linked trade.

LX Pantos Americas ties sponsorship to expanding Virginia footprint

The company has signed Memorandums of Understanding with The Port of Virginia and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), formalizing cooperation on trade growth, supply chain innovation and economic development in the Commonwealth.

EVA Air Wins Three SKYTRAX Titles, Adds Taipei-Delhi Route

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EVA Air Wins Three SKYTRAX Titles, Adds Taipei-Delhi Route

Taipei – September 21, 2026 -- EVA Air secured three No. 1 titles at the 2026 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards -- World's Best Premium Economy Class, World's Best Premium Economy Class Airline Amenities, and World's Most Family Friendly Airline -- while logging 18 Top Ten rankings overall and retaining its SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline rating for an 11th consecutive year.

Carrier sweeps premium economy categories as segment growth accelerates

SKYTRAX CEO Edward Plaisted noted that EVA Air introduced Premium Economy in 1992, positioning the Taiwanese carrier as an early mover in what he described as aviation's fastest-growing cabin category. The airline's win in the family-friendly category recognizes measures aimed at easing travel for passengers with children, according to SKYTRAX.

Waymo Co-CEO Mawakana to Keynote CES 2027 on AV Scaling

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Waymo Co-CEO Mawakana to Keynote CES 2027 on AV Scaling

SAN FRANCISCO – September 21, 2026 -- Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana will deliver a keynote at CES 2027, with the company's autonomous vehicles now completing over 500,000 rides every week, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced.

Mawakana will address international expansion and fleet evolution on Jan. 6, 2027

The keynote is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. PST in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian, part of the CES 2027 event running Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. CTA President and CEO Kinsey Fabrizio said Waymo is integrating frontier AI and robotics to build the future of mobility.

Waymo frames its mission around a 1.19 million annual global traffic death toll

The company positions its autonomous "Driver" -- described as never tired, distracted or impaired and available 24/7 -- as a response to global road safety. Mawakana said the company is scaling a service designed to give riders a safer, more reliable transportation option.

Transflo Wins National Top Workplaces Remote Work Award Again

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Transflo Wins National Top Workplaces Remote Work Award Again

Tampa, Fla. – September 21, 2026 -- Transflo has been named a national Top Workplaces 2026 winner for Remote Work, marking its second consecutive year earning the distinction after first receiving it in 2025.

Employee survey data drives the national recognition

The award is based on confidential employee feedback collected through a third-party survey administered by Energage LLC, which measures workplace culture across multiple professional attributes. Energage's benchmark draws on 20 years of culture research and results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations.

CEER Launches First Vehicles, Targets $8B GDP Contribution by 2034

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CEER Launches First Vehicles, Targets $8B GDP Contribution by 2034

Saudi Arabia – September 21, 2026 -- CEER, Saudi Arabia's first national vehicle brand, has unveiled its debut EXOBOT sedan and SUV models, projecting an $8 billion contribution to the Kingdom's GDP by 2034.

CEER projects $21 billion trade balance boost alongside GDP gains

Beyond the $8 billion (over SAR 30 billion) GDP contribution, CEER expects to add $21 billion (over SAR 80 billion) to Saudi Arabia's trade balance improvement by 2034. The company also anticipates creating quality direct and indirect jobs as production scales.

Crowley, Junior Achievement Expand Maritime Career Training in Puerto Rico

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Crowley, Junior Achievement Expand Maritime Career Training in Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico – September 21, 2026 -- Crowley has committed a $40,000 sponsorship to expand a workforce-readiness partnership with Junior Achievement Americas (JAA) that will reach more than 350 students in Puerto Rico, introducing them to maritime, logistics and supply chain careers.

Puerto Rico imports roughly 80% of goods through its ports, driving demand for skilled labor

The Puerto Rico Ports Authority estimates that approximately 80% of the island's imports arrive via its ports, a figure that underscores the economic weight of maritime and logistics employment on the island. The new initiative targets students ages 15 to 19 enrolled in career and technical education programs at public high schools.

FedEx CEO Subramaniam to Receive Appeal of Conscience Award

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FedEx CEO Subramaniam to Receive Appeal of Conscience Award

New York – September 21, 2026 -- The Appeal of Conscience Foundation will honor Raj Subramaniam, President and CEO of FedEx Corporation, with its Appeal of Conscience Award at the 61st Annual Gala on September 23, 2026, at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.

Foundation cites Subramaniam's leadership in global trade connectivity

Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Founder and President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, said Subramaniam is being recognized for his international visionary leadership and commitment to connecting people worldwide through innovation and service. Schneier noted that under Subramaniam's stewardship, FedEx has advanced a culture of social and global responsibility.

HEVO Joins ORNL-BMW Program to Test Polyphase Wireless EV Charging

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HEVO Joins ORNL-BMW Program to Test Polyphase Wireless EV Charging

Brooklyn, N.Y. – September 21, 2026 -- HEVO Inc. is contributing coil engineering and technical analysis to a bench-testing program run by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and BMW to evaluate next-generation polyphase wireless vehicle charging technology.

HEVO supplies circular coil topologies for BMW's compatibility testing with ORNL's proprietary polyphase system

The New York-based Tier 1 supplier is applying its patented Rezonant wireless charging hardware expertise to help BMW assess how its circular coil designs interact with ORNL's polyphase coil architecture. HEVO holds a technology license from ORNL and is providing engineering support to the joint evaluation effort.