NATO concerned about crew of shadowy fleet as US takes control of Russian tanker
Concerns Over Dark Fleet Ships Heightened by Seizure of Russian-linked Tanker The recent takeover of a Russian-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic has raised “concerns” among NATO and Nordic and Baltic nations regarding the types of vessels and crews involved in what is being called the Dark Fleet, according to maritime intelligence analyst Michel […]
U.S. confiscates two additional oil tankers associated with Venezuela’s ‘ghost fleet’
U.S. Seizes Two More Oil Tankers Linked to Venezuela The U.S. has captured two oil tankers associated with Venezuela in operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shared information about the seizures on XPost early Wednesday. “In two pre-dawn operations today, the Coast Guard executed well-coordinated […]
Treasury imposes sanctions on Venezuelan oil firms and secret fleet tankers
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil Sector The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Wednesday that it has sanctioned four companies linked to Venezuela’s oil industry and designated four oil tankers as blocked property. This decision aims to target oil traders allegedly involved in evading sanctions to support President Nicolas Maduro’s government. According to a press […]
US and Ukraine aim for 1,000-vessel fleet of illegal oil tankers
New Target: Illicit Oil Tankers A senior maritime analyst has reported that a “dark fleet” consisting of around 1,000 illicit oil tankers is avoiding sanctions and is becoming a focus for both the US and Ukraine. Michel Wiese Bockmann pointed out that the recent actions by the U.S. to seize Venezuelan assets, alongside Ukraine’s drone […]
Israeli Navy and US 5th Fleet finish five-day joint exercise
The Israeli Defense Forces announced on Thursday that the Israeli Navy and the U.S. 5th Fleet have wrapped up a five-day joint exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, including areas like Haifa Bay and the Red Sea. This exercise, referred to as “Essential Defender,” aimed to bolster the long-established collaboration between the two navies. It focused […]
USPS electric vehicle fleet is delayed with $3 billion of taxpayer money used — only 612 trucks produced
USPS Electric Fleet Delays Raise Concerns WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service’s initiative for an all-electric delivery fleet is significantly behind schedule. More than $3 billion of taxpayer money has been spent, yet only 612 of the anticipated 35,000 electric delivery trucks have been constructed, according to a letter shared with Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). […]
UPS halts MD-11 fleet indefinitely following fatal Kentucky cargo plane crash that claimed 14 lives
UPS Airlines Grounds MD-11 Fleet Indefinitely Following Crash UPS Airlines has decided to halt operations of its MD-11 fleet indefinitely for thorough inspections and potential repairs after a cargo plane crash in Kentucky resulted in a catastrophic fireball. During the busy holiday season, MD-11 aircraft will be taken out of service as officials aim to […]
MTA invests $257M in new bus fleet through recent no-bid arrangement
The MTA approved the acquisition of over 200 new buses on Wednesday, committing a substantial $257 million and proceeding without inviting bids from other companies. During its November meeting, the MTA Board of Directors unanimously backed a non-competitive agreement to buy 219 new buses from New Flyer of America. Tim Mulligan, the MTA Vehicle Director, […]
Las Vegas police receive a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks following a $2.7 million contribution.
Tesla Cybertruck Joins Las Vegas Police Fleet The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) recently introduced the Tesla Cybertruck into its fleet, becoming the largest police fleet in the U.S. This exciting development comes thanks to a substantial donation from Silicon Valley entrepreneurs Ben and Felicia Horowitz, who contributed around $2.7 million to the department. […]
Expanded Section 179 tax credit could boost fleet electrification initiatives
Tax Incentives for Electric Vehicles in 2025 After the expiration of the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit (Section 45W) on September 30th, some industry analysts predicted a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales for the fourth quarter. However, there’s still a lot of information hidden within the Internal Revenue Code, and an enhancement to the Section […]