FILE - In this April 26, 2016, file photo, a staff member stands next to an e.Cool electric SUV by Chinese automaker Changjiang on display at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing. China has stepped up pressure on automakers to accelerate development of electric cars by raising the first-year
Month: September 2017
American Airlines flight attendants sue after claiming their uniforms made them violently ill
American Airlines flight attendants sue uniform maker Twin Hill, claiming the company's uniforms have made them ill. A group of more than 100 American Airlines flight attendants have filed suit against uniform maker Twin Hill and its parent company Tailored Brands. The flight attendants claim their Twin Hill uniforms have caused them severe
How Amazon’s warehouses are taking over America
This map of Amazon's warehouse locations shows how it's taking over America ....Amazon now has 140 warehouses built or planned across the US. Amazon is expanding its reach across America. The ecommerce giant now has 140 fulfillment centers where they pack and ship a myriad of goods. The warehouses range from large-scale centers where
Dilemma of Nigerian Exporters
Written by: Eromosele Abiodun Eromosele Abiodun examines the importance of non-oil exports to the economy and the negative impact of the deplorable state of Apapa access roads to export promotion. First Published in THISDAY Newspaper The very important roles export plays in an economy include but not limited to increased productivity, provision
Ryanair feels wrath of ‘furious’ air regulator over cancelled flights
Airports Worldwide Are Hit by Delays After Software Outage
LONDON — Flights were delayed and travelers struggled to check in at airports around the world on Thursday after a software program used by several major airlines went down. The program, known as Altea and developed by a company called Amadeus, encountered problems as a result of what Amadeus called a
What to Look out for when Buying a Second Hand Car
As Trucks Get More Efficient, U.S. Railroads’ Competitive Edge Is Eroding
Railroads have a long history of experimenting with alternative fuels and new locomotive technologies in the search for better fuel efficiency, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and lower operating costs. Unfortunately, the record of railroads actually bringing potential innovations in locomotive design to fruition is more limited. Instead, U.S. railroads have been
Delta to Offer Free In-Flight Text Messaging
Wi-Fi rarely comes cheap for airline passengers. But Delta Air Lines is about to offer one form of connection at no charge: text messages. The airline said on Wednesday that it would offer free mobile messaging on flights beginning Sunday. The service is “part of a larger strategy around entertainment and giving our customers
Transportation: Nigeria to connect neighboring countries by rail
Nigeria has announced plans to build international rail lines that would connect the country with neighbours. Speaking to the media, the Minister for Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaecchi, stated that the poor state of Nigeria’s transport sector was mainly due to the absence of a national transportation policy to coordinate and drive