 | Do You Have the Right Paperwork? A Vendor's Essential Checklist | | A delivery truck idles at the gate while an organizer asks for a stamped permit and a current Certificate of Insurance. The driver scrolls through a phone full of screenshots. The promoter shakes their head. One missing paper turns a good day into a lost day and an account receivable that will take twice as long to collect. Why the stall matters Missing or incorrect paperwork doesn't just inconvenience a logistics crew. It triggers regulatory checks, voids site access, exposes the buyer to… | | Read more | | |
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Oil Rises 2% as Middle East Hostilities Escalate |  | | Offshore Engineer • Jul 15, 2026 | | Oil prices rose 2% on Wednesday as escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities threatened critical energy supply routes, with Brent crude climbing to $86.44 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate reaching $80.77. The U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports and Iran's threats to close export corridors, including potential Houthi action against the Bab el-Mandeb gateway, have disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles roughly one-fifth of global oil and LNG. Goldman Sachs warned Brent could exceed $110 by year-end if Gulf exports continue to decline, with current shipments slipping below 50% of pre-war levels following the collapse of the June truce. | | Open Article | | |
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Liebherr LTM mobile cranes work in Yellowstone |  | | Heavy Equipment Guide » News • Jul 14, 2026 | | Mountain Crane Service deployed three Liebherr LTM mobile cranes with lifting capacities up to 700 tonnes to dismantle the aging Yellowstone River Bridge near Tower Junction, carefully removing the structure piece by piece in the steep canyon terrain. The project utilized the LTM 1650-8.1, LTM 1400-7.1, and LTM 1110-5.1 models, which provided the versatility and precision necessary for critical picks in tight working areas while protecting the surrounding river ecosystem. Following demolition completion, environmental restoration efforts included rehabilitating wetlands and returning Lost Creek to a more natural channel. | | Open Article | | |
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Cat expands mining solutions with latest acquisition |  | | Heavy Equipment Guide » News • Jul 7, 2026 | | Caterpillar has acquired Skycatch, a spatial data and AI solutions provider, to expand its digital mining technology offerings. Skycatch's technology captures high-frequency spatial data and applies AI capabilities to deliver near-real-time operational insights, enabling faster and more accurate decision-making while improving safety and productivity. The integration of Skycatch's capabilities into Caterpillar's RPM and MineStar software platforms will create digital twins of mining sites, helping customers better align planning with execution and operate both staffed and autonomous fleets more effectively. | | Open Article | | |
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McAllister Towing's newest tug hits the water |  | | Baird Maritime • Jul 15, 2026 | | Washburn and Doughty Associates has launched the Mary McAllister, the sixth vessel in a new harbour tug series ordered by McAllister Towing and Transportation Company of New York. The 93-foot tug features dual Caterpillar 3516E engines with Schottel Z-drives, delivering 84 tonnes of bollard pull, and is equipped with specialized firefighting and winching capabilities. Delivery is scheduled for September 2026, with the vessel designed to American Bureau of Shipping A-1 towing standards. | | Open Article | | |
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India can find alternative sources for crude, but LPG at risk: Executives |  | | Energy Industry - The Economic Times • Jul 14, 2026 | | India can source alternative crude and LNG supplies despite geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, though at higher prices, according to industry executives. However, LPG imports—which heavily depend on Gulf suppliers—face renewed supply risks as US-Iran hostilities, Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and proposed US tolls on Strait of Hormuz traffic drive Brent crude above $86 per barrel. The conflict presents deeper uncertainties amid already-depleted global inventories and threatens key shipping routes critical to Asian oil supplies. | | Open Article | | |
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British Columbia issues environmental assessment for Vitreo’s $300M silica sand mine |  | | MINING.com • Amanda Stutt • Jul 14, 2026 | | British Columbia has approved an environmental assessment certificate for Vitreo Minerals' $300 million Angus silica sand mine north of Prince George, which will produce proppant for oil and gas hydraulic fracturing operations. The mine is expected to generate approximately 150 construction jobs and 140 operational jobs over its 20-year lifespan while producing up to 2 million tonnes of silica sand annually, with the project providing domestic supply currently imported from the US. The Environmental Assessment Office determined the project would not cause significant adverse effects with proposed mitigation measures and conditions in place. | | Open Article | | |
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Alsym Energy, ERITY sign 9 GWh sodium-ion battery deal for mining sector |  | | MINING.com • Amanda Stutt • Jul 14, 2026 | | Alsym Energy and Australian mining services firm ERITY have signed a 9 GWh strategic partnership to deploy sodium-ion battery energy storage systems across mining operations, marking the largest known sodium-ion battery agreement in the global mining industry. The collaboration aims to address energy challenges in remote mining locations by reducing diesel consumption and operational costs while leveraging sodium-ion batteries' superior safety profile compared to lithium-ion alternatives. Alsym has now announced 18 GWh in commercial deployment agreements within the past two months across mining, grid storage, and industrial applications. | | Open Article | | |
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Low Bridge Alerts and Weight Limit Routing: What CDL Drivers Need in a GPS App Truck GPS with Low Bridge Alerts for CDL Drivers |  | | Highways Today • Lena Lau • Jul 9, 2026 | | CDL drivers require specialized GPS technology that incorporates truck-specific factors like bridge clearances, weight limits, hazmat restrictions, and commercial vehicle regulations—considerations that standard consumer navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze cannot address. The FMCSA reports approximately 6,000 bridge strikes annually in the U.S., highlighting the critical safety gap when commercial drivers rely on standard GPS designed for passenger vehicles. Modern commercial navigation systems prioritize prevention by routing based on vehicle characteristics, offering features including bridge clearance alerts, weight-aware routing, hazmat navigation, weigh station information, and offline capabilities to ensure compliance and operational safety. | | Open Article | | |
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Strike Ends for Norway Oil Service Workers |  | | Offshore Engineer • Jul 14, 2026 | | Norway's Safe union and oil service employers have resolved a labor dispute that began June 15 and resulted in a lockout affecting nearly 2,000 workers, with operations to resume shortly. The strike reduced Norway's petroleum output by 2.4 million barrels of oil equivalent by July 9, with potential losses reaching 120,000 barrels per day had the dispute continued. The two sides will proceed to voluntary arbitration to finalize the agreement. | | Open Article | | |
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The Intelligent Machine Has Arrived The Intelligent Machine Has Arrived |  | | Highways Today • Anthony Davis • Jul 10, 2026 | | AI-enabled construction equipment is now commercially deployed across multiple applications including autonomous haul trucks, remote operation, predictive maintenance, and machine control systems. Major manufacturers have committed to integrating edge AI into production equipment, with examples including Komatsu's 1,000th autonomous haul truck and fully autonomous mixed-fleet quarry operations. The competitive advantage now hinges on firms' ability to integrate sensing, connectivity, autonomy, safety systems, and workforce redesign across mixed fleets rather than simply adopting individual intelligent machines. | | Open Article | | |
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