13-Year Streetcar Delay Leaves Empty Lots and Frustration
Several parking lots and at least one empty, boarded-up building line the east end of the streetcar route. Construction for the streetcar began 13 years ago. We've had so much time to make this right. I don't get it.
IAH Airport Chaos Highlights Leadership Failure
What’s going on at IAH Bush airport this week = a failure of leadership/governance at multiple levels. In a week when our city of HoustonTX should be at its best, CERAweek, NCAA basketball, opening day MLB, instead a national embarrassment....
Merchant Marine Shortage Threatens Navy, Advocates Face Attacks
TRUTH The US Merchant Marine shortage is an ENORMOUS problem for the US Navy right now. They have already laid up 17 ships and the manning numbers aren’t getting better. Meanwhile those of us advocating for them online are under constant...
Bab‑El‑Mandeb Threatens Global Oil Supply Chain
The Strait. Bab-El-Mandeb. An almost shutdown. Threats. Oil. And the distillates and derivatives. The other products. Hell in a key upstream supply chain. And the E2E effects.
Future K Line Riders Reap Benefits of This Week's Efforts
Many millions of future K Line riders will benefit from the hard efforts of those who held the line this week.
From China to Hormuz: Tracking Global Shipping Shifts
Monitoring shipping traffic coming out of the Strait of Hormuz in 2026 after monitoring shipping traffic coming out of China in 2025 https://t.co/qJyOPVR3fM
Air China’s 2025 Losses Grow Amid Fare Pressure, Iran Conflict
Air China's losses widen in 2025 as fare pressure weighs, risks ahead from Iran war https://t.co/rytW0V9qbu
Robo-Taxis Converging on Classic Black Cab Form Factor
This sure feels like the "right" form factor for robo-taxis. More like the old black cabs in London. Way more useable for the riders. I think they all end up going in this direction.
Afeela EV Project Doomed From Start, Now Shelved
Sony Honda Mobility shelves the much-hyped Afeela 1 EV project amid turbulent times, but the car was ill-fated from the beginning https://t.co/hExryubWZh
Tesla FSD Still Botches Parking in Empty Lot
I know it’s me, but I think things like this are very funny. There are very few cars in the parking lot, the spaces are wide open, and it still takes Tesla’s FSD three corrections to park. When it started...
Prius PHEV Nightshade: Stylish but Functionally Flawed
There's a lot to like about the 2026 @Toyota Prius PHEV Nightshade, but there are also a lot of issues I bumped into during a week of driving. Has design finally overtaken function with this iconic Toyota vehicle? Maybe so......
Van Spot Rates Surge to $3.04/mile, Bears Stunned
Trucking van spot rates back up to $3.04/mile on the daily. Not looking good for the bears. https://t.co/QNrWq6PjDl
Veteran Commander Warns Epic Fury Straining Tanker Fleet
Veteran KC-135 Base Commander’s View Of Epic Fury’s Strain On The Tanker Force Retired Colonel Troy Pananon knows just how big a toll Epic Fury is taking on the fleet, its maintainers, and aircrews. Exclusive: https://t.co/QmUmvLbbed
Questioning FMC Authority Over Chinese Detention of Panama Ships
FMC. Chinese detention of Panama vessels. Question. Where does the Federal Maritime Commission get authority here?
First Zoox Ride in Austin Celebrates Engineer Roots
Today, I took the inaugural ride around Austin and livestreamed it to our crew. This city is where my career as an engineer began, so riding here felt truly full circle. Austin, we are so excited to be here and...
From Worst to Favorite: FMC Gains Momentum
In just five years, the Federal Maritime Commission has gone from my least favorite agency in Washington and most captured by globalist garbage…. to my absolute favorite. And the best part? It’s still picking up speed. Full steam ahead 🇺🇸
Musk’s Boring Co. Negotiates Underground Transit Corridor in Houston
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. held talks with the city of Houston about building an underground transit corridor through the center of the Texas metropolis https://t.co/C1188zAcYQ
Modern Trucks Get More Miles per Wage Hour
The oil "shock" in retail diesel is nothing of the sort. A heavy-duty truck can drive 42.3 miles on the amount of diesel that can be purchased with this country's average hourly wage of $32. In 2008, an hour of...
Hormuz Tensions Push Asia‑Europe Container Rates Higher
Container Rates Extend Rally as Hormuz Crisis Drives Fuel Costs Higher. Especially Asia-Europe. Bunker prices and Iran war. https://t.co/u6yRuC0Xft
USPS Adds 8% Fuel Surcharge After US‑Israeli Strike
As a result of the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the US Postal Service will temporarily impose an 8% fuel surcharge on package shipments. THE USPS SHOULD SEND A BILL FOR DAMAGES TO TRUMP AND NETANYAHU. https://t.co/WvBBT21TaB
Invisible Risks: Merchant Marines' Crucial Yet Unseen War Role
Ya know. I get all the Merchant Marine hate. I understand why they get so angry at us. Call is a fake service. Tell us we don’t know anything and are glorified bus drivers. I get it because all that time...
Iran War Forces Asian Airlines to Add Surcharges
Airlines are being hit HARD in Asia by the war in Iran. Both KLM and Air France have added SURCHARGES on long-haul flights while airlines cancel HUNDREDS of other flights. KLM & AF SHOULD SEND A BILL FOR DAMAGES TO TRUMP...
Fewer TSA Agents, yet Lines Stay Short with Precheck
I traveled this week and went through four airports. I used TSA precheck and Clear. I saw no unually long standard lines. However, it was apparent that there were fewer TSA agents.
Long Airport Queues Push Travelers Toward Cars, Trains
Substitution: "Airport Lines Stretch for Hours, Forcing Travelers to Pivot to Cars and Trains" https://t.co/IwWMBV6Bmz
Nepal's EV Sales Soar to 75% as ICE Imports Crash
Nepal's EV revolution in one chart. In 2019, EVs were 1% of new car sales. By 2024: 75%+ While ICE imports collapsed from 10,000+ to ~3,500 units, EV imports surged to nearly 12,000. https://t.co/kzReqJZt2l
Iran Clears Friendly Bulk Carriers Through Hormuz, Trade Resumes
Iran shepherds friendly bulkers through Hormuz ▶️Evidence the Islamic Republic is allowing its own trade through the Strait of Hormuz ▶️Increase in westbound transits after weeks-long lull ▶️Other bulkers that have waited in the Arabian Sea are now on the move towards the...
US Needs More Ships, Not Just Oil
Quick question: does the US Merchant Marine get to keep the boats? Or do we only get the oil? I ask because we already have plenty of oil but 🇺🇸 desperately needs more big boats.
Limit Cars in Parks, Invest in Sustainable Alternatives
So let me triple down on this post. I stand by what I said, but to the point of many, I should have provided better context as it makes it seem like I’m not being inclusive of those with disabilities...
Navy Shifts to Fielding Mature Uncrewed Vessels
Navy’s Drone Ship Plans Get Shaken Up Again The Navy wants to spend less time prototyping and focus on fielding already mature uncrewed vessel designs, which contractors might operate. https://t.co/LfNRpVJYnd
Only 130 Ships Crossed Hormuz, All Bound for Asia
Just 130 ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz since the war began—barely a day’s worth of traffic under normal conditions. Nearly all have sailed for Asia, with none heading to Europe or the United States. H/T @_MartinKelly_
Bloomberg Finds No Oil Tankers in Hormuz Despite Trump Claim
"Tanker tracking data compiled by Bloomberg shows no sign of the eight big boats full of oil that are going right up the middle of the Hormuz strait that President Trump just mentioned in his briefing." https://t.co/WnyafirUj0
Houthis Threaten to Control Bab Al-Mandeb Chokepoint
Houthis warning they could get involved... Like the Strait of Hormuz they can control the Bab al-Mandeb, a similar chokepoint controlling access to and from the Red Sea
Tesla Targets 3 Million Deliveries by 2030
Tesla $TSLA analysts currently expect to deliver - 1.69M Vehicles in 2026 - 1.88M Vehicles in 2027 - 2.13M Vehicles in 2028 - 2.61M Vehicles in 2029 - 3.03M Vehicles in 2030
No Tankers Recorded in Strait Since March 25, Data Shows
Okay, I am confused. What tankers? @MarineTraffic does not show a fleet of tankers passing through the Strait since March 25. JMIC also does not have those numbers in their daily report. https://t.co/lGbc5QIUsI
China's L4 Delivery Robots Reach Massive Scale
China’s Streets Go #Autonomous: L4 Delivery Vehicles Hit Massive Scale and Rapid Growth by @blueskykites #Robotics #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/9bwFcv6o6W
China Drives Q1 Shipbuilding Boom with 70% of Orders
Newbuilding contracts surge as boxships and tankers provide 1Q26 boom ▶️Newbuilding orders have surged as demand for new boxships continues while crude oil tanker orders have come back into fashion ▶️Orders for crude oil tankers have rebounded strongly due to fleet renewal...
Singapore's 15‑Story Supercar Vending Machine Sells Luxury Cars
Singapore has an attraction that looks like a joke, but it is a real business. A giant supercar “vending machine” 😄 Inside, it is not snacks. It is actual Ferraris, Porsches, and Mercedes AMGs. It is a vertical showroom run by...
Drunk Driver Crashes Gate, Attempts to Hijack Planes Twice
Drunk Driver Crashes Through Airport Gate — Tries To Steal Two Planes, Gets Caught, Escapes And Tries Again - View from the Wing https://t.co/89tO6gUGyd
United's Secret Houston Line Fast-Tracks Elite, Leaves Others Waiting
United Airlines Opens Hidden Houston TSA Checkpoint For Top Customers — Everyone Else Waits 4 Hours - View from the Wing https://t.co/UZk6lpgLQw
Waymo’s Phoenix Fleet Now Shows Drivers After Years Driverless
Waymo's been in and around Phoenix since before 2020 and driving autonomously even in parts of Scottsdale and the surrounding cities for years. It is now very odd seeing a driver behind the wheel. I am sure there are loads of...
Off‑service Buses Speeding on Slip‑road Exits Endangers Safety
Since when can vehicles go more than 80km/h on a slip road exit to the highway? This SMRT bus almost gave me a heart attack. It feels like it’s becoming more common for off-service buses to speed. I understand everyone wants to...
Dayton Airport Auctions FedEx Plane Starting at $6,400
Just in case you're looking to purchase a plane, Dayton Airport is selling a FedEx plane via @liquidityinc' auction website. Current bid is $6,400. https://t.co/9aGEsWV6Tr
United Transforms CRJ‑200 Into Premium CRJ‑450, Cuts Seats
As demand for premium travel continues to surge, United is not resting on its laurels. Enter the CRJ-450, a lower-capacity CRJ-200 in disguise. Seat count drops by nine seats to 41 including seven First Class seats and four rows of...
Elon Musk Debuts Tesla Model S on Letterman, 2009
#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 26, 2009. @ElonMusk first presented the @Tesla Model S on the David Letterman Show. #AutomotiveIndustry #History. https://t.co/4AEPZO7x6K
Air Canada CEO Criticized Again for Insufficient French After Crash
Following Accident, Air Canada’s CEO IS Under Fire For His Lack Of French… Again https://t.co/a09nMqmkuU
Truck Spot Rates Surge to Cycle High, Vans $2.97
Trucking spot rates hit new cycle high as the rally continues. $2.97 for vans. +$.14 in the past week. https://t.co/QVmlK0jug1
Global Trade Faces Fragmentation Amid Geopolitical Upheaval
From Liberation Day to the Strait of Hormuz, is global trade and world order going thru an upheaval? Will the world move go from bifurcation or trifurcation to fragmentation? Who will dominant? What would supply chains look like and operate...
June Philly‑
The price this morning to fly Philly to London in June. Maybe it is just me, but it feels like the entire plane now requires arm-of-the-K passengers. Meanwhile those gouge. afford to pay feel increasingly gouged. https://t.co/e1jUnriLII
Tesla Superchargers Now Pop Up at Wawa, Sheetz
Based on two recent road trips, all the new Tesla Superchargers are at Wawa and Sheetz? ;) https://t.co/u8D2W0kqGU
LATAM
Lula is at LATAM’s São Carlos MRO facility... undisputed leader in aeronautical maintenance across South America. They’re highlighting the LATAM-Embraer deal for 24 firm + 50 option E195-E2 jets (deliveries kicking off late 2026). LATAM’s already pouring ~US$4B into Brazil...