Chinese Airlines Raise Fuel Surcharges Amid Iran War Fallout
Chinese Airlines to Hike Fuel Surcharges as Iran War Fallout Hits Home - Caixin Global https://t.co/tKHHV7HqD9
Tesla's 390K Delivery Target Sparks Growth Optimism
--Aggressive Tesla delivery forecast. --if Tesla delivers 390K there will be a ton of positive headlines about *growth* resumption. --numbers will be released before Open tomorrow. $TSLA
HKIA Adds 12 Biometric E-Channels for ID‑free Clearance
Twelve additional biometric e-Channels began operating at the arrival halls of Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday, allowing eligible Hong Kong residents to complete clearance procedures without presenting identity documents or a QR code.
Interim California HSR Slows LA Link to Two Hours
California HSR just released an interim plan to connect Los Angeles once the SF-to-Central Valley alignment is finished, rather than waiting to complete 28 miles of tunnels. The catch? The interim connection takes nearly 2 hours via existing Metrolink tracks,...
World's Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart Unveiled
KVV Electric: The World’s Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart with Remote Control by @DonaldTunp75739 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/HFKwPS1USd
Three Tankers Load Simultaneously at Saudi Al Muajjiz Terminal
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Very rare sighthing — three large oil tankers loading simultanouesly at the Al Muajjiz terminal (Yanbu south) in the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia (one of the end points of the East-West pipeline). 🛰️📷@CopernicusEU Sentinel-2...
Handcrafted Hoverboard Gives You Real‑Life Hero Vibes
Ride a Handmade Pseudo-Hoverboard and Feel Like a Real-Life Hero via @ZappyZappy7 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/yZ9PlFdXb4
PM Urges Australians to Curb Fuel, Use Public Transport
Australia’s prime minister just used a rare national address to urge the nation to use less fuel 🇦🇺 ⚠️ “Over coming weeks, if you can switch to catching the train or bus or tram to work, do so… The months...
Iran Conflict and Fuel Surcharges Stall Summer Travel Plans
Brief survey of my friends concludes no summer vacation planning until Iran war is over >>>> Your Summer Travel Is About to Be Hit With Fuel Surcharges https://t.co/GoLSjvd5l9
Hormuz Is Broke; Saudi‑Israel Pipeline Expected in Five Years
As an expert predictor of geopolitics, here’s my prediction: Hormuz is broke. Expect a 5-10m daily barrel capacity pipeline between Saudi Arabia and Mediterranean, via Israel (Ashdod port) in 5 years time.
RTX Engine Deliveries Surge in 2026 Amid Airbus Ramp‑Up
RTX engine deliveries are set to rise in 2026 as Airbus ramp-up shifts output toward new aircraft builds. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/rtx-engine-deliveries-rise-as-airbus.html
Tesla's FSD 14.3 Enters Employee Beta, Wide Release Soon
FSD 14.3 is in Tesla employee beta now and will probably go to wide release end of week
Aptera Launches Solar EV that Charges on the Move
Aptera Unveils Solar-Powered #EV That Charges While Driving and Redefines Efficiency by @IntEngineering #Automotive #Transport #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/A8dHZw6zGV
Robotic Wings Replicate Vertebrate Slow‑Flight for Bird‑like Takeoff
Wings Take Flight: Mimicking Vertebrate Slow-Flight for Bird-Like Takeoff via @ZappyZappy7 #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/h28ADj6AzA
Tesla Model 3 Remains My Best Purchase Ever
I was on @wholemars space this afternoon while my Model 3 drove me for a couple of hours to drop off my taxes. And found myself quite emotional listening to others' stories about theirs. I'll never sell it. It is the best...
Royal Caribbean's $262K Treehouse Suite: Luxury or Excess?
Royal Caribbean’s new ship Hero of the Seas has a Treehouse Suite that is truly insane. But what’s more insane is the price. $262,852 for a 9-night sailing. I really wonder who can afford this cabin? Like if you’re that...
Tesla's Robotaxi Delay Risks Years of Regulatory Setbacks
Why Tesla is going slow on turning on its Robotaxi network. Such a thing can set back regulation and public opinion by years.
Tesla Ends Custom Model S/X Orders, Marks Era’s Close
Custom orders of the Tesla Model S & X have come to an end. All that’s left are some in inventory. We will have an official ceremony to mark the ending of an era. I love those cars. This was me...
Iranian Carriers Rely on Unarmed Supply Ships, Sinking Battleship Implausible
Our carrier groups near Iran. They need a constant resupply of jet fuel and munitions. They get them from oilers and ammo ships. Oilers and ammo ships have no defensive weaponsz Iran hasn’t even been able to hit one, much less sink any. So...
LPG Shortages and Price Spikes Hit South Asia
🇵🇰Pakistan LPG price surge intensifies hardship for citizens 🇧🇩A deepening shortage of LPG now grips Bangladesh’s domestic market. 🇰🇭Cambodia Races to Avert Fuel Crunch as Global LPG and Diesel Shortages Bite https://t.co/6D1Hdd0QGy
From Just‑In‑Time to Stockpiling: Supply Chains Adapt
Inventory management used to prioritize 'just-in-time' to minimize costs. But recent supply chain disruptions have shifted focus, leading organizations to stockpile inventory like never before. #SupplyChain #InventoryManagement https://t.co/eiJ6ScQUXQ
Japan's Transit Excellence Fuels Suburban Living
Japan's public transit is so good that relatively few people live in the city center; people just live slightly outside and commute in.
Iran's Ship Leverage: Hype, No Evidence Revealed.
🚨This is an issue we have been highlighting in our publications since last week: 🚨Hype... Hype... Hype. 🌍Where are the deals that India, Malaysia, and Pakistan supposedly made with Iran to allow their ships and tankers to pass? 🚢Where are the 20...
US Ship Finally Reaches Persian Gulf Port, Loads Supplies
🚨GOOD HORMUZ NEWS🚨 So, finally some good news. One of the US-flagged 🇺🇸 ships in the Persian Gulf was able to get into a port. While in port, they loaded food, fuel, and water, while conducting a crew change. This is good news,...
Indiana's Freight Market Evolution: Indy Ranks 9th Nationwide
It is important to watch how this shapes freight markets in Indiana. Indianapolis is the 9th largest trucking market in the US. https://t.co/ltctV6fb43
US Seizes Nine Ships Carrying 20M+ Barrels to China
Nine vessels seized by the U.S. since it began taking direct action against the so-called shadow fleet that transport illicit oil around the world have delivered more than 20 million barrels of Iranian crude to China since 2013. @Kubota_Yoko https://t.co/43BnQE09kQ
Force Chinese OEMs to US Production, Transfer IP
I think we should rip a page from the Chinese playbook and tell Chinese OEMs if they want to sell to American consumers, they must open up production in the US with an American OEM. As part of that arrangement,...
Immersive 400-Year Walk Through History at Motion Museum
The Motion Museum will have more than a dozen model layouts, but our flagship will be a walk through time, featuring scenes from the past 400 years. Our designer helped to launch the first Rain Forest Cafe, Ripley's, and Caesar Forum...
Post‑pandemic Supply Chains Must Prioritize Timing and Precision
Supply chains face a critical challenge: getting the right products to the right customers at the right time. Post-pandemic, this objective is paramount, demanding a strategic overhaul of management approaches. #SupplyChain #Logistics https://t.co/VPX4Pqi436
Midwest Replaces Freeways with Multimodal Linear Neighborhoods
This is great. The Midwest built some truly insane urban freeways, and is now taking the right approach on removing them: don't replace them with a giant dead park, or a dangerous boulevard, but a multimodal corridor surrounded by a...
AA Free WiFi Too Slow for Business Travelers
Not impressed with the speed of American Airlines free WiFi. When I had to pay it was much faster. Pages are very slow loading. Not good for business travelers who need to work.
Hawaii Nears Zero‑Emission Flights: Cargo in 9 Months
Hawai'i 9 months away from commercial electric cargo flights and 27 months from commercial electric passenger flights. https://t.co/JOtIskF9uy Good start to satisfy Hawai'i's settlement to go 0-emission transport. https://t.co/tR1kGYUCOO @youthvgov
Shippers Face Prolonged Rate Increases as Supply Tightens
Shippers should prepare for higher rates for longer, according to investment firm SIG. "Tender rejections and spot rates have been supported by tightening supply, a dynamic we expect to continue building over the next several years."
MT Zea Passes Iranian Toll Booth, Hormuz Update
Sailing out of the Persian Gulf via the Iranian Toll Booth 1⃣Strait of Hormuz Update 31 March 2026 2⃣Where Are all the President's Tankers? 3⃣Sailing on MT Zea via @NewsNation Video: https://t.co/PVC4pY7aWJ
Railroads Shift From Coal to Profitable Intermodal Networks
Coal used to be the lifeblood of the railroads, but over the past twenty years, the railroads have repositioned their networks around intermodal. Intermodal is far more profitable for the railroads. https://t.co/2oXyYJGqDN
Akron to Replace Unused Freeway with 4,500 Homes
Akron just released its plan to demolish its hardly used inter freeway belt to make room for 4,500 homes and re-stitch the street grid. Please please please make this happen.
War Ends Only With Warranty and Roadside Assistance?
We’ll end the war if we get guarantees’ … So now we’re asking if it comes with an extended warranty and roadside assistance?
Tax Incentives Boost Industrial Activity, Freight Data Confirms
It makes sense that industrials have been ramping over the last few months. The One Big Beautiful Bill provided one of the biggest tax incentive packages in history to drive manufacturing investments. The freight data suggests it is working as...
Questioning the Claim of Massive Ship Traffic in Hormuz
Who is telling @POTUS that "TREMENDOUS NUMBERS OF SHIPS" were sailing through the Strait of Hormuz? https://t.co/D39V2wVqPL
Delta's 2028 Wi‑Fi Upgrade Leaves United Ahead Now
Delta Air Lines is bringing faster, satellite-powered Wi-Fi to its planes via Amazon’s Leo network — but with the rollout not starting until 2028, United Airlines remains the better bet for high-speed connectivity right now. https://t.co/zAi3emQRin
All‑Terrain Wheeled Quadruped Revolutionizes Smart Mobility
Agile All-Terrain Wheeled Quadruped Redefines Smart #Robotic Mobility by @PuduRobotics #Robot #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/CDP5hK4weB
Shippers Doubt Full Hormuz Reopening Amid Ongoing Conflict
"Shippers remain doubtful of a wholesale return to the Strait of Hormuz while it remains beset by conflict, throwing cold water on a Trump administration plan for US-backed insurance and naval escorts to clear passage through the vital waterway." https://t.co/SlR4K6Sl2Z...
Delta One Lounge Requires Bag Check, SkyMiles Tips
Delta One Lounge At JFK Makes Guests Check Bags Before Dinner — Then Asks Them To Tip In SkyMiles - View from the Wing https://t.co/jrub5LzhZM
Basra‑Aqaba Pipeline Would Pay for Itself in Months
1 million bpd Basra-Aqaba pipeline costing $9 billion would have paid for itself in 3 months in the current crisis. And given Baghdad some resilience against closure of the Strait. Exactly why the Iran-aligned parties blocked it over nonsense arguments about...
Flat‑fee Model Could Disrupt Amazon’s Marketplace Dominance
The empower ride app (regulatory qs aside) is interesting for platform power Qs as it has a flat fee model for drivers. Could imagine the same thing for a marketplace app that would challenge Amazon marketplace
Pakistan Alerts Jet Fuel Shortage
Pakistan & jet fuel crisis: Tonight, Pakistan has issued a NOTAM warning of ‘disruption in supply chain of jet fuel’ and advises airlines to carry maximum fuel from origin & to avoid refuelling in Pakistan 🛢️👇🏽 https://t.co/XoKrzwpziG
Four‑Week Hormuz Closure Halts Critical Petrochemical Shipments
I can’t believe the Strait of Hormuz has been closed for four weeks. It seems like so much longer than that. Scarcely do I remember the last time petrochemicals, urea, helium and other fundamental components could safely transit to key...
Hire Outsiders to Spark Breakthrough Innovation
I met one of the cofounders of @neuralink last week at @hf0 (he's now building a new way to get cargo from China to USA a lot cheaper via autonomous dirigibles like the Goodyear Blimp, but designed and manufactured all...
Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Delivers Luxury in Compact SUV
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid AWD Premium Plus offers a refined, surprisingly luxurious drive experience. It's a solid compact SUV that I drove for a week. Here are my thoughts and commentary: https://t.co/ezHTzu1UfM #mazda #suv #cars #auto @mazdausa https://t.co/rwSpRBeTd5
Waymo Advances, Oil Shock, and Smarter Info Consumption
🆓 Tuesday links: Waymo's progress, the oil price shock, and improving your information diet. https://t.co/Ud4vYuwoaj image: https://t.co/eWONwOBh2l https://t.co/OLb1hsKfBC