Nathan Strang

Nathan Strang

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Director of Ocean Trade Mgmt (Flexport); ocean/intermodal ops.

UK Military Criticized Yet Still a Global Power
SocialMay 10, 2026

UK Military Criticized Yet Still a Global Power

Say what you will about the state of the UK military, but this is global power shit...

By Nathan Strang
ChatGPT Generates Full “New York” Using Font
SocialMay 9, 2026

ChatGPT Generates Full “New York” Using Font

Asked ChatGPT to come up with the full "New York" based on the fonts and, I dig it. https://t.co/1GjCnDBv2p

By Nathan Strang
America’s “No Wins Since WWII” Ignores Smaller Wars
SocialMay 8, 2026

America’s “No Wins Since WWII” Ignores Smaller Wars

The “America hasn’t won since WW2” take hinges completely on there not having been another world war since then, coupled with dismissing, ignoring, or not understanding the objective of smaller conflicts.

By Nathan Strang
Blade Saves Solo Riders, Costs Rise with Passengers
SocialMay 8, 2026

Blade Saves Solo Riders, Costs Rise with Passengers

I need to try Blade. It's a great solution for single passenger as its about the cost of a solo Uber. The cost factor goes upside down as soon as you add a companion, however.

By Nathan Strang
Separate City
SocialMay 5, 2026

Separate City

I wouldn't put teams in the same city in the same division. Having an "AL/NL" split within a city is a good thing for viewing and will bring more teams through town.

By Nathan Strang
Choose Forwarders that Align with Your Supply Chain Value
SocialMay 4, 2026

Choose Forwarders that Align with Your Supply Chain Value

Bottom line up front: No, they did not. More robust answer: We obviously have to respect what Amazon is doing and will not dismiss them out of hand, but this is a product that has been on the market for years now...

By Nathan Strang
Airlines May Swap Crew Members for Cross‑Country Commuting
SocialMay 3, 2026

Airlines May Swap Crew Members for Cross‑Country Commuting

I don't know if this is true but one of the reasons this may happen is that airlines use each other for crew "commuting" to and from their trips. I have a feeling Delta used Spirit a lot to get...

By Nathan Strang
Desalination Needs Nuclear Power; San Diego Lacks It
SocialMay 2, 2026

Desalination Needs Nuclear Power; San Diego Lacks It

Desalination is extremely energy intensive and is best paired with something like a nuclear plant, which San Diego closed. (They are popular in the Middle East due to ready access to cheap LNG)

By Nathan Strang
Parking Lot Solar Should Earn Property Tax Breaks
SocialMay 2, 2026

Parking Lot Solar Should Earn Property Tax Breaks

Solar in parking lots is a win-win-win situation that is so obvious. In fact, I think they should get reduced/exempt property taxes if they install panels that connect to the grid.

By Nathan Strang
Gas Prices Far Below $8, Even in California
SocialApr 29, 2026

Gas Prices Far Below $8, Even in California

Gas is not $8 in California. The SecDef shouldn't have to lie to try and win a point https://t.co/nauxbbjW8K

By Nathan Strang
Medevac Helicopters Use Roadside LZs for Familiarization Flights
SocialApr 28, 2026

Medevac Helicopters Use Roadside LZs for Familiarization Flights

There are a lot of reasons a helo, esp a medevac, would land next to a road. One common reason is that medical helicopters will conduct familiarization flights and land at pre-approved LZs (some of which are private) in their...

By Nathan Strang
Claude Needs 15 Minutes to Convert HTML Into PDF
SocialApr 28, 2026

Claude Needs 15 Minutes to Convert HTML Into PDF

This cant be true. It takes Claude 15 minutes to convert an HTML to a pdf.

By Nathan Strang
U.S. Firms Repeatedly Foot Customs Fee Bills
SocialApr 27, 2026

U.S. Firms Repeatedly Foot Customs Fee Bills

Customs fees are paid by American companies. Also, I'm pretty sure we've spent those at least 10 times by now.

By Nathan Strang
Designs Outlast Desires: People Crave Ten‑year Remodels
SocialApr 26, 2026

Designs Outlast Desires: People Crave Ten‑year Remodels

The tub was designed to last a lifetime but no one wants anything to last as lifetime; they want to remodel every 10 years.

By Nathan Strang