Leverage Supplier Health Data to Preempt Supply Chain Risks
Don't wait for supply chain disruptions. Use non-traditional data like supplier financial health and employee satisfaction as leading indicators. Anticipate risks before they impact you. #SupplyChain #RiskManagement https://t.co/bChJFcu9Ha
Food Distributors Hike Fees as Diesel Prices Surge
"Fresh Food Distributors Add Surcharges as Fuel Costs Rise: Delivering salmon, fruits and other perishable foods has become more expensive as the war with Iran pushes up diesel prices." https://t.co/6WK0ANZ5FM https://t.co/alEhgd4FKd
FMC Denies Lines' Request to Shorten Rate-Hike Notice
"FMC rejects carrier request for shorter notice on ocean rate hikes Lines had asked to shorten 30 day notice period, citing Iran war effects" https://t.co/f3pFfoLu25
EU Escorts Boost Red Sea Shipping as MED2 Restarts
Notice out from @cmacgm about restarting MED2 with service around Africa. The European Union has consistently provided direct escorts for their national ships in the Red Sea/Bab el-Mandeb against the Houthis.
Russian Oil Tanker Arrives at Cuba’s Matanzas Port
MATANZAS, Cuba, March 31 (Reuters) - A Russia-flagged tanker carrying some 700,000 barrels of Russian oil arrived in the anchorage area of the Cuban port of Matanzas at daybreak Tuesday, according to a Reuters witness.
Explore Autonomous Ambulance Futures with a Proven Method
I did a futures wheel exercise with the Hungarian National Ambulance Service about an exciting possible milestone in the future: the ambulance fleet of a national service becoming fully autonomous by 2035. This exercise helps determine the primary and secondary consequences...
Kuwait Tanker Al‑Salmi Hit Amid US‑Israeli‑Iran Tensions
Damage to the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi crude oil tanker, following a reported strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 31, 2026. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation/Handout https://t.co/sHvufs2F66
Waymo Pushes Airport Expansion; SFO yet to Approve Primary Pickup
Waymo’s airport expansion continues. When will SFO permit them at the primary rideshare pickup location?
Support Intervention to Safeguard Haulage Industry
I agree. But I do think there is a case for intervention to protect haulage.
Airlines Boost Bag Fees, Not Ticket Prices
JetBlue Leads Another Round Of Bag Fee Hikes — Why Airlines Don’t Just Raise Fares - View from the Wing https://t.co/FnT9Nj2vFu
Heathrow Faces Europe's Biggest Jet‑fuel Shortage Risk
Excl: Britain’s hub London Heathrow is the *highest-risk* major airport in Europe for jet fuel from April 🚨 as US-Israel war on Iran continues - Heathrow, with 1,300 flights daily, will struggle ‘the most, & the earliest’ with jet fuel as...
Fare Gates Everywhere: Make BART Viable for Working Class
Instead of a dying service that needs constant bailouts because it lets junkies and creeps ride for free, BART should install fare gates everywhere and be a thriving public transit system that working class people can use to get around...
Early ATL: Ice & TSA Swarm at 5:30
Very different experience this morning at 5.30 at ATL compared to last Sunday. Ice checking IDs and many TSA agents arriving to start their day https://t.co/SVIXSXD80E
First Article on Falcon 10X Graces RAeS Cover
My article on the Dassault Falcon 10X is on the front page of the Royal Aeronautical Society’s (RAeS) Aerospace magazine, April issue. If you don’t know, the RAeS is the oldest and one of the most authoritative aerospace institutions in the...
China’s Logistics Factory Operates Mostly with Robots
#Robots Run the Show in China’s Almost Unmanned #Logistics Factory by @Natie2Natie #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/BtfY58zCWx
Iran Sets Hormuz Toll, Bans US, Israeli Vessels
Iran’s parliament approved a formal toll and access regime for the Strait of Hormuz but bars vessels linked to the US, Israel and countries that have imposed unilateral sanctions on Iran from passage. https://t.co/c28zaLYYtE
Munich Airport Schengen‑Non‑Schengen Transfers in Chaos
Yikes. Do not book a connecting flight Schengen to non-schengen out of @MUC_Airport . The border checkpoint is total chaos. No organization. No proper lines. At least an hour wait time. What a mess.
Boeing Ramps 737 MAX; Supplier Discipline Drives Recovery
Boeing’s 737 MAX output ramp is accelerating, but supplier discipline now defines the next phase of recovery. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/boeing-737-max-output-ramp-signals-new.html
Kingfisher‑Inspired Train Nose Cuts Noise, Boosts Speed
Japan’s bullet trains had a problem big enough to threaten the future of high-speed rail. At 200 mph, tunnels turned them into sonic bombs. Noise complaints grew. Communities suffered. Speed restrictions became a real risk. What stands out to me is this: The solution did not...
Layered Gear Keeps Alaska Rescue Mission Focused
GRWM as I get ready to go film and fly with PJs on a combat search and rescue operation. It’s all about the layers out here in #Alaska. Nothing about this is flashy. It’s practical, it’s necessary, and it keeps the focus...
Batik Air Malaysia Restarts KL‑Colombo Flights After Two‑Year Pause
Batik Air Malaysia has resumed its Kuala Lumpur–Colombo service from March 30, 2026, after nearly a two-year suspension, marking another step in rebuilding its international network as travel demand recovers. The airline said in a statement that the route will...
Hari Raya Outbound Bookings Surge 49% Among Malaysians
Malaysians travelled more this Hari Raya, with outbound flight bookings rising 49% year-on-year, according to Trip.com Group. China, Singapore and Indonesia remained the top three destinations, followed by Thailand and Vietnam, showing Malaysians’ continued preference for regional travel during the...
Freedom Comes From Choice, Not Car Dependency
“Gas prices? What gas prices?” Even without insane and illegal wars, the thing about any dependency, including car dependency, is that once you’re dependent, they can do whatever they want with the prices. Real freedom is choices. Better cities create choices. Graphic...
Russia and Saudi Dominate Bab El‑Mandeb Oil Flows to Asia
Goldman on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Russia accounts for 44% of oil exports via the Strait and Saudi Arabia for 42%, with nearly 90% of total flows going to Asia. https://t.co/Y8kpvJJoaC
Iran Attacks Kuwaiti Oil Tanker in Dubai Port
Iran has hit a fully laden Kuwaiti oil tanker in the anchorage area of Dubai’s port, damaging the hull and starting a fire on board, state-run Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said https://t.co/z0pPgEwdwx
Nine India‑bound Energy Ships Stuck at Hormuz
🇮🇳India: 9 India-bound energy vessels — carrying crude oil, LNG, and LPG — remain stranded at or near the Strait of Hormuz, unable to transit https://t.co/IzlRQxYqGH
AirBorneo to Wet‑Lease Three Boeing 737‑800s
NSTExclusive: Sarawak’s new airline AirBorneo is believed to be wet leasing three Boeing B737-800 jets from ACMI operator, Ascend Airways Malaysia. Read more ⬇️ Disclaimer: Pix is an ATR given that AirBorneo hasn’t gotten the narrowbody jets with its livery as...
1980s Trucking Paid So Well, Reps Got Company Cars
How do you know that trucking was more lucrative in the 1980's? This was every truckload sales rep was issued as their company car https://t.co/DaCeK0AGVA
Korean Air Enters Emergency Mode Over Iran‑War Oil Spike
Korean Air to shift to emergency mode in April amid rising oil prices from Iran war https://t.co/sLGC9oTA8f
Three Frontier Passengers Arrested Over Unpaid Carry‑On Fee
3 Frontier Airlines Passengers Arrested at MIA After Not Paying For a Second Carry-On Bag https://t.co/dYZPQlGwzf
Aerial Motorcycle Soars Through Forest, Star Wars‑Style
Futuristic Aerial Motorcycle Flies Through Forest Like Star Wars by @Volonaut #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech ech https://t.co/7ZLPGbyF8F
Second‑largest Registry Seeks Vessels for Marshall Islands Gas Haul
The 2nd largest ship registry in the world needs ships to haul gas to the Marshall Islands.
Gravity‑Aligned Brick‑Laying Machine Redefines Pavement Construction
RoadPrinter: Gravity-Aligned Brick-Laying Machine Revolutionizes Smooth Pavement Construction by @tsende_mgl #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/lznBOCLU2k
Flatbed Freight Hits Historic Volumes, Half Loads Rejected
CNBC: Recent freight charts mirror the COVID surge Flatbeds, which are almost always industrials or raw materials, are seeing some of the strongest volumes and rate strength in history with half of all flatbed truckloads turned down by motor carriers. https://t.co/70Idw1v0UM
Global Oil Tensions: Hormuz, Australian Shortage, Trump's Tankers
Strait of Hormuz Update 30 March | Is Australia Running Out of Petrol? | Where are Trump's Tankers? Video: https://t.co/4WjNWhP2Hq https://t.co/uqAn5bK21P
Cockpit CO2 Levels Impact Pilot Emergency Maneuver Success
Our study found that a pilots likelihood of successfully managing advanced maneuvers, like an engine fire at takeoff, was influenced by CO2 levels in the cockpit.
Choosing Lincoln Highway: America’s First Private Transcontinental Road
Why did I choose to drive the Lincoln Highway? I knew Route 66 was well covered and wanted something different. The Lincoln Highway is older and is actually America’s first transcontinental highway. I learned they have a dedicated Lincoln Highway Association...
Florida's Trump Airport Rename Delayed for Months
Florida Just Renamed Palm Beach Airport For Trump — But It Won’t Actually Happen For Months - View from the Wing https://t.co/SL1QMbXOO7
Cheap Italian Train: Budget Price, Chaotic Crowd
Last summer I was in Italy and I booked the cheapest train from Bologna to Florence. It was 9 euros, super easy. I’ve done it before. No big deal. But this train was giving chaotic energy from the jump. It was...
Nashville's Rail Falls Short of Stuttgart's Benchmark
Metro Nashville and Stuttgart, Germany are nearly the same size. Stuttgart’s central station runs 560 train departures a day. Nashville runs 4. Stuttgart sees 180 trains for every train Nashville sees. We don’t need to be Stuttgart, but we do...
Intermodal Rail Traffic Swings From Gain to Loss
Per @AAR_FreightRail Intermodal rail traffic is the movement of shipping containers/truck trailers via rail, often combining w/truck or ship transport w/o unloading the freight Riddle me THIS: Last year, Intermodal was +1.5% YTD. Today, it's -0.4% YTD. WHY? ht @Adam__Josephson https://t.co/Kz9yqFmN9F
NJTransit’s Chronic Failures Spark Public Frustration
It’s honestly impressive how bad @NJTransit is and how often these things happen. Just pathetic
French Inventor Franky Zapata Pioneers Flyboard Revolution
Franky Zapata: The French Inventor Behind the Flyboard and Flyboard Air Revolution by @tweetciiiim #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/DA5uSupZem
Waymo Launches 6th‑Gen Zeekr RT with Fast‑charging
Waymo Debuts 6th-Gen Zeekr RT with Fast-Charging in San Diego by @niccruzpatane #Automotive #Transport #EV #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/5E79EDO6Wl
One in Five Trucks Unsafe, Leading Accident Predictor
22% of all trucks on the road are unsafe at any speed and this is the number one predictor of accidents. There should be more outrage at the failure of trucking companies to ensure their equipment is maintained and safe.
EV Market Slump Threatens America's Fun Car Segment
The Great American EV Contraction Is Squeezing Out All the Fun Cars #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/bFhN6vmipn https://t.co/FJxuUyJEOt
South Korea Limits Civil Servants' Car Access by Plate Number
"South Korea has already imposed driving restrictions on civil servants, curbing how often they can access government buildings by car based on the last number of their license plates." https://t.co/u8BHPpQXNw
Middle East Jet Fuel Shipments to Europe Nearing Depletion
JET FUEL from Middle East to Europe set to dry up as last cargoes arrive: https://t.co/EBGhhiM04W
Politicians Favor Taxis
Watching local politicians protect the ride hailing jobs that they opposed while protecting the taxi jobs is a pretty good Rorschach test for economic policy & tech
SONAR Launches Real‑Time Rail Dashboard for Bulk & Intermodal Data
Excited to introduce SONAR's rail dashboard, which offers high-frequency bulk and intermodal data at your fingertips.