Political sensitivities could be outweighed by workers’ construction expertise
Tory manifesto pledge aimed at ‘levelling up’ the regions of Britain faces uphill struggle
Alstom will have its work cut out to get the Canadian group’s margins back on track, but greater scale would help it compete with industry leader CRRC
French high-speed rail maker looks to bulk up in face of Chinese competition
Indigenous protests over gas project are snarling rail traffic and hurting businesses
UK government in talks with China Railway Construction Corporation
Group’s losses hit almost $3bn as consumers travel less but order more food delivery
Municipal authorities encourage cycling amid fears networks cannot cope with social distancing
After lockdown, start-ups will need to work with city authorities to keep cars off the roads
US car rental group backed by billionaire Carl Icahn extends crucial payment deadline
Deal’s architects say it will improve connectivity, choice and value, but consumers have heard that before
UK telecoms group warns shareholders over lower payouts in future as it focuses on broadband network upgrade
Liberty Global’s buccaneering owner sets his sights on Telefonica’s O2
Cable company added Three as a new customer for so-called ‘backhaul’ network
Combining Virgin Media and O2 would reshape British telecoms market
Mobile operator’s move could potentially delay sale already affected by coronavirus upheaval
Social media giant eyes new audience in India but deal may not leave it with much to take home
Chinese telecoms group reports 1.4% rise in first-quarter sales to $25.7bn
Chief of French state-backed company said decision was made with ‘heavy heart’
US telecoms group tries on virtual meeting service for size as demand soars during lockdowns
Operators grapple with fierce competition in their battle to boost profits
Spate of arson attacks on telecoms masts fuelled by disinformation over pandemic’s origins
Postponement comes as Swedish group wins 5G core contract after Chinese rival blocked on security concerns
Subsidies and freebies to retain cash-strapped users add to sector’s financial burden
Appointment comes as tension rises over government decision to restrict 5G rollout
Industry forecast to suffer $25bn hit this year as coronavirus changes working life
‘Slow steaming’ options for imports gain popularity as coronavirus lockdowns sap demand
UK government support needed to ensure supply of food and medicines
Trade union issues warning as coronavirus fears leave 11,000 crew members stranded at sea
The collapse in the price of the black stuff is proving a boon for ship owners
Cost of hiring a very large crude carrier rises past $200,000/day
Tens of thousands of mariners are stranded because of coronavirus restrictions
Covid-19 and price war shock US shale production. Plus: life after a $600m gamble on renewables; biofuels for aviation; ammonia’s potential for shipping; new power sources as architectural landmarks; ending human gluttony for cheap power
Marine operators are looking to clean up their act
China’s exports show signs of recovery but demand falters in US and Europe
French transport group says factories coming back online but investors bet company will default
Warnings of disruptions heighten focus on China’s outsized role in global sourcing
Baltic Dry index shows two-thirds drop in vessel leasing rates since start of December
Danish shipping group hit by ‘very, very weak February’ but hopes for rebound in April
Investors should welcome the chance to bail out for a 29% premium to Friday’s $13 undisturbed closing price
Premium offered for shares as group seeks to pay back debt owed by its parent company
China shutdown leaves crews stuck at sea, shipyards deserted and shipowners hunting for work
Regulations are dripping with good intentions but come at a cost
World’s largest container shipping group may use strengthened balance sheet to swoop
Anti-bribery prosecutors say actions concern the securing of shipping contracts
Brussels opens in-depth investigation into Hyundai Heavy and Daewoo Shipbuilding merger
MSC joins ranking dominated by coal power in sign of uneven climate clampdown
Robotics likely to cause less long-distance offshoring and curb demand for huge vessels
Container ships may shrink in size if manufacturing moves closer to its markets. The FT's Robert Wright explores
The IMO energy transition, with its clear date and standards, provides valuable lessons