Truckload Contract Rates Hit $2.56 per Mile
Truckload contract rates are on the move again. Up to a new cycle high of $2.56/mile. https://t.co/9Rp46MMosX
Liberty Ships Launched Greece’s Modern Shipping Empire
Lest we forget the Liberty ships ▶️With Greece’s wartime fleet reduced to a shadow of its former self, the Liberty ships offered the only realistic path to restoring national maritime capacity ▶️Greek owners would eventually operate more than 900 Liberty ships under...
Hormuz Closed, Yet Indian Vessels Keep Sailing Unrevealed Strategy
Today's NDTV .com Headlines: Hormuz Is Shut, Indian Ships Still Passing. Centre Shares 'Secret' Strategy Inside: officials from the shipping ministry shed some light on how India has been managing ship movements through the tense waterway, though they did not reveal operational...
Pentagon Hires SpaceX for $4B Orbital Aircraft‑tracking Network
Pentagon’s Plans To Track Aircraft From Orbit Accelerated With New $4B SpaceX Deal A satellite network to track aircraft could offer unprecedented ability to surveil the skies globally and make AEW&C aircraft redundant. https://t.co/2oY9NCSZe7
American Truckers Crushed by Flood of Unqualified CDL Drivers
For the past four years, hundreds of thousand American truckers, many of them involved in the industry for decades, have suffered from the worst economic crisis in history. There have been tens of thousands motor carriers, often small single truck operators,...
Industry Warns CBP Cuts Will Cripple U.S. Air Travel
News: @USChamber @AirlinesDotOrg @USTravel urge administration not to disrupt any international air travel: “Any reduction in Customs and Border Protection operations at major U.S. gateway airports threatens to cause unnecessary chaos throughout the nation's air transportation system” https://t.co/lVzDqLrYCg
Shifting International Flights to New Airports Faces Major Hurdles
.@FAA_Bryan makes the point that a wholesale shift of international flights to new airports would be challenging: "There'll be very limited opportunities to move international flights from one airport to another at this point."
Iran Prepares 50M Barrels for Export Amid Blockade Lift
PHOTO OF THE DAY: As it happens, Iran was loading a super oil tanker (in Jask rather than Kharg) earlier today. It looks like Tehran is getting ready for the US to lift the blockade; it has >50 million of...
Heavier, Faster E‑scooters Turn Collisions Into Dangerous Projectiles
A collision between a regular cyclist and an e-scooter or e-bike are something I worry about all the time. Not only are e-bikes/scooters faster, they are heavier: this scooter weighs ~80 lb, more than double most bikes. Speed X...
Newark Airport Moves $100 Million Daily in Meds
One point airline officials are making to administration: “Newark airport accounts for almost $100 million a day in imports, primarily medicine and pharmaceuticals to US citizens” https://t.co/WBr9jM7oSJ
CV‑22 HAVOC 51 Earns Top Air Force Safety Honor
The Air Force's annual safety award winners include the top "aircrew of distinction"--the CV-22 "HAVOC 51" aircrew from the 20th SOS that handled a dramatic proprotor gearbox failure in November 2024: https://t.co/xxaip9QktL
Shipping Doubts Iran’s 39‑day Mine‑removal Promise and “Unrestricted” Access.
Is shipping supposed to trust that Iran will remove mines from the SoH within 39 days? Does “unrestricted” access to SoH imply continued coordination with IRGC for transits via Iranian route?
Downtown LA: One of the Nation’s Most Transit‑Rich Areas
Here's Downtown LA! I'm not set on service labels and station naming conventions for this super dense area so don't mind the lack of those in this post. Each orange line represents one (or in most cases more) frequent bus...
Produce Season Spikes Load Rejections to 2021‑22 Levels
The produce season is underway, and shippers are struggling to cover loads, with rejection levels at their highest point since the NYE holidays of 2021/22. https://t.co/SHTfHlPtVe
Cabless Trucks Expand in Ohio with Remote Human Oversight
EASE and Einride expand cabless semitruck operations in Ohio “However, the trucks will still have human oversight. A remote operator will monitor them from off-site and can intervene when needed. The companies say that setup helps keep operations running safely...
Reverse Logistics Gains Momentum: Battery Recycling & Circularity Challenges Highlighted
This week's Reverse News is out with news on battery recycling, challenges for circularity, CEVA and DHL Supply Chain embracing reverse logistics and more - https://t.co/22CkJDwb0X
China Launches Rail‑free Smart Train Using Optical Sensors
China’s Rail-Free Smart Train Uses Optical #Sensors and Painted Lines to Carry Hundreds of Passengers by @sutoroveli_news #EmergingTech #Automotive #Transport #Technology https://t.co/knf93pUM5n
Foxconn to Build Mitsubishi EVs for Australia
Foxconn is about to enter the Australian car market. The Taiwanese company will make EVs for Japan’s Mitsubishi. The cars will be made in Taiwan, based on Foxconn’s design & engineering, and get shipped Downunder. 🚙🇦🇺
World's Largest Battery‑Electric Container Ship Sets Silent, Zero‑Pollution Standard
World's largest battery-electric container ship (127.8 m x 21.6 m; 19,600 kWh of battery storage) launched. "the most noticeable change...is the lack of noise" "the torque output of electric propulsion motors is linear and instantaneous. Acceleration and deceleration are smooth and highly...
US Refineries Hit Unprecedented Six‑Week Jet Fuel Surge
CHART OF THE DAY: US oil refineries produced ~2.07m b/d of jet fuel last week, the 2nd highest ever. For six consecutive weeks, US refiners have produced >2m b/d of jet, something never seen before, even during peak summer. 📈⤵️shows last...
China’s EV Success Stems From Self‑contained Strategy, Not Rule‑following
Not sure about this diagnosis China didn't succeed in autos/ EVs by playing inside the rules (very obvious national preferences; high legacy tariffs) and the striking thing about Chinese EV production is how self contained it is ... https://t.co/Kcke0msSTo
Trump Faces Calls to End ‘America Last’ Jones Act Waiver
Trump urged to end ‘America last’ Jones Act waiver. Ready for the two sides to battle? https://t.co/3uTfXLXwSx
Cosco Prioritizes Safety as Chinese Fleet Exits Hormuz
Cosco arranges vessel exit as Chinese ships stream out of Hormuz ▶️Cosco president Lin Ji says crew and vessel safety is the top priority while working to withdraw remaining vessels from the Middle East Gulf ▶️Cosco-owned aframax Hua Lin Wan transited the...
SONAR Launches Affordable Plans for Every User
One of the biggest complaints we have received about SONAR is that it is too expensive. To address this, we have created a number of low cost packages for specific missions: $9.99/month iOS mobile app - ideal for those that want quick...
Jones Act Waiver Reveals Deep U.S. Maritime Flaws
😍 https://t.co/9V2AUcG0EJ "the [Jones Act] waiver is exposing deeper structural weaknesses inside the U.S. maritime sector as energy companies increasingly turn to foreign-flagged tonnage for flexibility, speed and lower transportation costs during times of crisis" https://t.co/hJ7WjnkEvI
Truck Rates Hit All-Time High, Capacity Tightens
Yesterday’s trucking spot rates showed strength. +$.06/mile from $3.53 to 3.59/mile. This is higher than most of Roadcheck week. Capacity continues to stay restricted. On the 7-day chart, rates are at all time highs. If rates hold through strength through next week, it...
Stellantis Bets on AI to Drive Profit Turnaround
How @Stellantis aims to leverage AI, technology for turnaround https://t.co/B5zrMDvYXp Automaker Stellantis is betting that it can infuse AI and technology across its company to boost revenue growth and profits.
Seized Venezuelan Crude Tanker Resumes Voyage Around Cape
Seized Venezuelan Crude Tanker Re-Emerges on Open Seas After Months in Custody "VLCC Centuries, seized by US authorities in December while carrying Venezuelan Merey crude, has re-entered international waters and is now transiting around the Cape of Good Hope while signaling...
Qatar and Philippine Airlines Expand Codeshare to Europe
Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are expanding their strategic partnership from 1 June 2026 with additional codeshare destinations and reciprocal loyalty programme benefits. Under the expanded agreement, Philippine Airlines will place its PR code on Qatar Airways-operated flights from Manila, Cebu,...
£5 Billion Maritime Autonomy Opportunity Calls for Government Action
Great evening at the enigmatic home of @lloydsregister, as we launched the Maritime Autonomy Opportunity Report together with @NPL @UK_NSO Stehr Consulting. An opportunity of over £5billion should get @transportgovuk @Mather_Keir's attention & intervention...🙏🏽 https://t.co/LJL4zidd64
2,000 Ships Stuck, Blocking Strait of Hormuz
There are currently still around 2,000 vessels trapped and unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. (Reuters)
FAA Discusses Boeing 737 MAX Production and Certification Timeline
News on wire: @FAA_Bryan spoke in DC today about Boeing 737 MAX production rate and 7/10 certification https://t.co/iNWWmOkDc9
Uber's Operational Edge Boosts Autonomous Taxi Prospects
Another really interesting perspective on autonomous taxi services. This is one reason why Uber might have a real shot at this, they understand the operations already. https://www.thedriverlessdigest.com/p/why-autonomous-fleets-arent-ready
Hormuz VLCC Exits Are Stock Draw, Not Deficit Offset
When people mention the 2 VLCCs (~4 MMbbl) that recently exited Hormuz, they treat it as an offset to the ongoing supply deficit Important to remember that Hormuz exits—at this stage—are just another stock draw Need new empty tankers in to begin...
GE Aerospace Holds Pricing Power Amid Flat Departures
Airline departures flatten; fuel costs spike. GE Aerospace says engine maintenance orders remain steady—aftermarket pricing power holds. Risk: deeper capacity cuts. Trade: overweight GE.— Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA. More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Denver Airport Trains Failed 131 Times; Walk 1.25 Miles Soon
Denver Airport Trains Broke Down 131 Times Last Year — Soon Passengers Can Walk Up To 1.25 Miles With Bags Instead https://t.co/iA5WZt9jf4
American Airlines Joins Rivals to Install Starlink by 2027
D.C. Memo: @AmericanAir, Joining Rivals @united and @SouthwestAir, Agrees to Install @Starlink in 2027 | https://t.co/xsLyegXNjC
LNG Transits Through Hormuz Resume, Still Below Pre‑war Levels
Another LNG tanker has quietly exited Hormuz 🚢 ⚠️ An LNG ship managed by Adnoc just reappeared outside Hormuz. Satellite images show it picked up a shipment from in the Persian Gulf This is the 4th LNG cargo to transit Hormuz in...
HKIA Terminal 2 Opens, HK Airlines Leads, McDonald’s Arrives
The new Terminal 2 at HKIA officially opens today, with Hong Kong Airlines becoming the first airline to operate out of the new terminal. And wherever there is a new airport terminal, there is of course a new McDonald's.
Hormuz Reopening Stalled: Safety Gone, Casualties Rise
Hormuz reopening? Shipping isn’t holding its breath ▶️Safe passage is gone. UNCLOS innocent passage has evaporated, and even Iranian-permitted convoys have been fired upon ▶️Human and operational toll mounts: 11 seafarers killed, thousands stranded, while ‘Project Freedom’ shrinks to a token ‘Freedom...
Takeoff Weight's Critical Role: LATAM 8073 Case
How Important Is the Takeoff Weight? (Part 1: LATAM 8073) #aviation #airplane #planes #pilot #mentourpilot
IndiGo Smoke Evacuation on Tarmac; Passengers Safe
IndiGo 6E-6017 from Bangalore to Chennai starts pushing back and taxiing, then smoke shows up in the cabin. Full emergency evacuation right there on the tarmac. Everyone's safe. IndiGo already got an alternate plane ready and even serving refreshments...
American Airlines to Equip 500+ Jets with Starlink by 2027
American Airlines Plans to install Starlink on over 500 narrowbody aircraft starting in Q1 2027 $AAL
Pentagon Outlines Timeline and Costs for Air Force One Retirement
Pentagon details the schedule and cost impacts for retiring current the VC-25A "Air Force One" fleet. https://t.co/u50k2jFR0c
When Innovation Outpaces Governance: A Live Discussion
Bryan Reimer @MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics chats with me about what happens when innovation outruns governance. Tune in live at 12 pm CT at: https://t.co/ykUbRecWPm. #TPSS #IoT #sustainability #5G #cloud #edge #digitaltransformation #PeggySmedley #podcast
Qatari LNG Ship Turns Back After Blockade Detour
🇶🇦🇵🇰 What? After all that effort navigating Iranian and US blockades, the Qatari LNG carrier is now doing a U-turn on its way to Pakistan?
EgyptAir Inaugurates First Direct Cairo‑Los Angeles Route
I truly liked this: 🇪🇬🇺🇸✈️ EgyptAir launched its first direct Cairo–Los Angeles flights, with the airline’s Chairman and CEO personally commanding the inaugural flight. https://t.co/nuZfVJHsOZ
SIA Boosts Singapore‑Amsterdam Service to 10 Weekly Flights
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase its Singapore-Amsterdam services to 10 weekly flights between August 1 and October 22, 2026, up from the current daily operations, amid strong travel demand between the Asia-Pacific region and Europe. Subject to regulatory approvals, the additional...
Qatar Airways Debuts 777 Wrapped in World Cup 2026 Livery
🇶🇦 Qatar Airways just showed off their new Boeing 777 plane with a full World Cup 2026 look.
Coordinated Specialized Robots, Not Humanoids, Transform Warehouses
The future of warehouses probably won’t be one humanoid robot doing everything. It will be multiple specialized machines working together: one unloading, one moving inventory, one sorting, one palletizing. That’s the real shift in robotics. Not individual robots becoming “human.” But entire systems becoming coordinated. And honestly, that approach...