Fuel Spike Forces 18% Trucks to Park, Cuts Miles
DAT Freight & Analytics survey of 540 trucking firms: About 18% had parked trucks due to the surge in fuel prices because of the Iran war. About 45% were driving fewer miles, while 44% were avoiding particularly heavy loads that eat up fuel. - Today's WSJ Logistics email.
UK Car Sales Hit Highest Level Since 2019
UK car sales rise to highest since 2019 in resilient showing https://t.co/SdD77s8CtF via @JamieNimmo63 https://t.co/k4WT8h1Gv1
Lynk&Co Charges 40% in Three Minutes
Are We Even Playing? Lynk&Co (GEELY) shows a vehicle charging from 10% SoC to 50% within three minutes, at that point it's still charging at over 900A (805kW) 95kWh battery ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #alwaysbecharging https://t.co/hrq0w5Br9x
Pilots Demand Final Authority on War‑zone Flights
Airline pilots must be given final say on flying in war zones, aviators' group says https://t.co/2GQj075PPF
UK BEV Sales Surge 24% as Petrol
UK BEV sales jump 24% year-on-year in March 2026, the first full month since US/Israel attacks on Iran +47% PHEV in March (+47 YTD) +22% BEV (+15 YTD) +7% hybrid (+6) -6% diesel (-10) -11% petrol (-4) Petrol/diesel have lost 5 points of mkt share in...
Bridge Collapse Seen as Deliberate Supply Chain Sabotage
I don’t buy this was an accident. If the bridge had fallen into the water and shut down the canal, it would have a massive impact on the American supply chains. Too perfect of a hit to be an accident, considering...
Industry Crippled by Total Supply Chain Component Shortage
It’s an unfortunate time for the industry to run out of every single important component in the supply chain.
ATI Boosts Jet Engine Alloy Supply with New NC Furnace
ATI will add a new VIM furnace in North Carolina to expand nickel superalloy capacity for jet engine demand. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/ati-nickel-superalloy-capacity.html
Demand Forecasting Is Only First Step in Supply Chain
Forecasting customer demand is just the start. You also need to map out the raw materials and components required for production. For example, making an iPhone involves sourcing thousands of parts – from chips to glass. #SupplyChain #Procurement #DemandForecasting https://t.co/zBDBcUm8Py
Tesla Pivots Strategy; Microsoft Boosts AI in Japan
MyPOV: R 'Ray' Wang highlights @Tesla's shift in focus going forward https://t.co/jyBoP58dOc @FoxBusiness @VarneyCo @rwang0 of @constellationr discusses Tesla's shift in focus and @Microsoft's AI investment in Japan on 'Varney & Co.'
China's Secret Grip on Strait of Hormuz Challenges US
🤔😱😨I just heard something that left my head spinning: China has outmaneuvered the US and seized effective control over the Strait of Hormuz. If true, it explains why direct military action against Iran won’t reopen the strait, why the Trump team is...
A Conductor’s Touch Turns Vietnamese Buses Into Delightful Journeys
Some of the smallest things bring the highest level of appreciation when traveling. The public buses in Vietnam have a second person working on them. They let you get on and sit down before frantically trying to count your money. Then...
Panama Canal Remains Open Despite Shore Tank Explosion
Okay...the Panama Canal is not closed. They halted traffic through the canal at the north end, but shipping is still moving under the Bridge of Americas. MV Luna Maersk is outbound right now. The explosion appears to have come...
Checking Status: Has the SAVE or SHIPs Act Passed?
So, I’ve been busy, have we passed the SAVE Act yet? What about the SHIPs Act?
EV Tax Credit Outweighs Yearly Gas Price Rise
The EV tax credit that was terminated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was $7,500. The gas price increase--if sustained--is about $500 (per car per year).
NYC’s 130k Taxis Dwarf Waymo’s National Fleet
There are 130,000 taxis in New York City alone. That’s 43 times more vehicles than Waymo has in the entire country. https://t.co/1Re5k8pe7s
Disney Destiny: Top Accessible Highlights for Wheelchair Travelers
The Disney Destiny has sooo much to enjoy for wheelchair users, and these were some of my favorite things about it! ♿️🚢 Do you have any questions for me about the Disney Destiny cruise ship from disneycruiseline?? #wheelchairtravel #accessibletravel #wheelchairlife...
Trucking Demand Outpaces Capacity, Creating Goldilocks Balance
We could be moving towards a Goldilocks trucking economy, where demand ramps, but capacity increases grow much slower.
Why Some Nations Charge for Sea Passage, Others Don’t
I mean, why not? Let's charge to enter to Gulf of Mexico or whatever it's called now. Why is Turkey not saying to heck with the Montreux Convention and charging for passage through the Dardanelles? Because Freedom of the Seas.
Union Power Stalls NYC Subway Automation Promises
“The 1960s version of Abundance bros was saying, ‘It’s inevitable that there will be fully automated operation of the New York City subway. Forward flash 60 freaking years, and there’s still a two-person train crew on the subway cars in...
Amazon's USPS Deal Still Drives $6B, 1B Packages
"The new deal [~20% volume cut] would still have the USPS deliver more than 1 billion packages for Amazon a year... Amazon shipped nearly 15% of all packages that the USPS delivered in the country last year, translating to about...
Railcar Storage Plummets, Signaling Strong Freight Demand
SIG: "Railcars in storage experience the largest two-month decline since COVID." When the railcars come of storage, it is a very bullish sign for freight, as it means that shippers are seeing strong demand trends and want more rail car...
Panama Canal Delays Threaten 40% Freight, 20% Energy Exports
Bridge day not going as planned 40% of US container freight passes through the Panama Canal and 20% of US oil and natural gas exports do as well
Air NZ Raises Fares, Trims Flights as Fuel Costs Soar
Air NZ hikes fares, cuts more flights as fuel costs more than double on Iran war https://t.co/msfW4XmyyV
Marine Shipping Rates Hit Record Highs Amid Recession
Marine shippers are probably closing at new all-time highs because no one is moving anything around and recession. https://t.co/KvRDQ6H3nn
Used EVs Match Gas Prices, Save on Running Costs
Average price of a used EV in the US? $34,821 Average price of a used gas car? $33,487 Essentially at price parity, with much lower operating costs when you factor in fuel and maintenance savings.
Cincinnati's Train Station Idle While Stadiums Get Millions
Cincinnati’s Insanely beautiful train station had the capacity to see 216 trains daily, and only sees six now per week. Six. Ohio’s whole budget has a few million for rail, and hundreds of millions for the Cleveland Browns stadium.
Auto Show Highlights: Durango Hellcat, T
Boulder Incoming Unfortunately, it's Robbie's turn to lose his voice this week so our pal Perry Stern stepped in which worked out well because he was also at the New York Auto Show with us last week and we have lots...
Who NOT to Trust with Hormuz: Endless Exclusions
I don’t know who should control the Strait of Hormuz if Iran falls but I’ve got a very firm list of who absolutely should not be allowed anywhere near it…. UN NGOs China World Bank NATO Marxists Any Nation in Europe except Poland CIA NSA Diplomats Any World Economic Forum member USAID Soros-funded...
China Unveils Self‑balancing Autonomous Electric Scooters
China has launched self-driving electric scooters with features like auto-balance. by @XueJia24682 #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #EV #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/m4MXrVAEvl
2025 Ford Expedition Proves Massive Power and Space
The 2025 @Ford Expedition is enormous, but that makes is both spacious and capable of towing even the heaviest boats or trailers. Here's my drive experience after a week traveling around Colorado: https://t.co/ur6Py74FE9 #cars #auto #ford #expedition https://t.co/y1VTocpY21
Foldable Amphibious Plane Takes Off Anywhere
Fold, Float, Fly: A Transportable Amphibious Aircraft with Retractable Wings via @ZappyZappy7 #Aviation #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/OVkBfq6Ivj
US Airlines' Rivalry Soars From Cockpits to Boardrooms
The rivalry between the US airlines -- from the flight deck to the C-suite -- is robust
Tesla Europe Sales Surge in March on New Model 3/Y
JUST IN: Tesla sales spiked across Europe in March '26 driven by demand for updated Model 3 and Y
Amazon Taps USPS for 80% of E‑commerce Deliveries
Post Office reaches deal with Amazon. Maybe 80% of $AMZN’s e-commerce last mile deliveries. Parcels have been the USPS target for growth. Can they handle the volume and meet Amazon’s order delivery standards?
Battery Ships Prove Fossil Fuel Independence Is Real
900 battery-powered ships and counting: It isn't a test case anymore, it’s a declaration of independence from being fossil fuel hostages: With battery costs down 99% since 1991, the "too expensive" excuse is officially dead for shipping Sovereignty is renewables https://t.co/hLuo1lUUXz
Flying Abroad Beats Domestic Tickets for Big Events
It's wild that it's now just consistently cheaper for Americans to fly to other countries to attend tentpole events like the World Cup, Olympics, or Taylor Swift concerts versus pay to attend them at home
Airline Fares Signal Upcoming CPI Inflation Rise
Not an encouraging sign... this is a solid indicator of future airline prices and CPI inflation. via "Airlines for America" website https://t.co/zXUKyVcVvd
We’re Overestimating E‑Bike and Scooter Injury Risks
Society has incorrectly tabulated how many people are going to get hurt in the proliferation of e-bikes and scooters, both on and by them.
Smart Drones Transform All-Weather Medical Delivery
Jedsy X #Drone Revolutionizes Medical Deliveries with Smart, All-Weather #Logistics via @WevolverApp #MedTech #HealthTech #TechForGood #Tech https://t.co/lzfmUqxUcT
U.S. Petroleum Exports Hit Record, Reaching New Markets
U.S. weekly petroleum product exports surged to a record 7.9 mb/d for the week ending March 27, according to EIA. While weekly figures are volatile, multiple sources have reported U.S. product exports increasing to Asia, Africa and other areas. Trade...
Delta Taps Amazon Leo to Boost Passenger Brand Experiences
As Delta earmarks Amazon Leo for an initial 500 tails, the airline — which is springboarding off its AWS relationship with the tech giant — says the arrangement will serve as a “launchpad” for bringing more brand experiences to passengers....
White House Budget Officially Ends COVID Mask Mandates on Flights
White House Budget Bans COVID Air Travel Mask Mandates — Four Years After They Already Ended - View from the Wing https://t.co/UMKew7Rr5W
Effective Logistics Drives Timely Global Product Delivery
Logistics is key to supply chain management: getting finished products to customers via ships, planes, or trucks. It's about managing cargo across countries and different transport modes to ensure timely delivery. #SupplyChain #Logistics https://t.co/U7E0sqpiOq
Trump Demands Free Oil Flow Through Hormuz in Deal
US President Donald Trump says that “part of the deal is we want free traffic of oil” via the Strait of Hormuz. (In reference to the current US-Iran talks via regional intermediaries)
Student Solar Van Hits 120 Km/H, 700 Km Range
This Student-Built Solar Van Reaches 120 km/h and Travels 700 km on a Sunny Day by @wef #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy https://t.co/jxiuW8OMjt
Most People Misread Images; This Shows a Bird
I have gotten a lot of emails from people declaring one image in our post showing the the wreckage at the airstrip doesn't show a little bird and it's just another C-130 engine. Some of them are quite hostile. Anyways,...
Tesla Semi Enters Production; $300K Price Raises Industry Questions
The Tesla Semi begins volume production this quarter. Very curious to see whether the $300k cost proves worth it for the industry. https://t.co/l98gdpxjJI
Kia Rises to Near-Top in JD Power Reliability
In its 2026 vehicle dependability study, JD Power puts Kia just one spot below Toyota, well above Honda. The Korean automakers have really figured it out over time. https://t.co/BG0l4rtKty
Penn Station Sections Close for World Cup Ticket‑holders Only
"Parts of New York Penn Station — the busiest transportation hub in North America — will be closed to everyone but World Cup ticket-holders for four hours before the start of eight World Cup matches held in New Jersey this...