Transportation Social Media and Updates

Hassett Predicts Two‑month Strait Reopening, Supply Chain Implications Questioned
SocialApr 10, 2026

Hassett Predicts Two‑month Strait Reopening, Supply Chain Implications Questioned

Hassett: Strait can be opened in two months. Really. Based on what? Is the Strait back to open transit? Or controlled by Iran? The impact on supply chains of even this time frame?

By Tom Craig
Transit Unions Resist AVs to Protect Jobs, Not Safety
SocialApr 10, 2026

Transit Unions Resist AVs to Protect Jobs, Not Safety

The reason all the "new urbanist" and "transit" accounts are anti-AV is thanks to their historical alliance with public transit, and by extension, the unions of those agencies. Transit people should be overjoyed about a safer transit technology in the...

By Pete Kazanjy
USTR Calls Chinese Vehicle Data Ban Short‑sighted, Unnecessary
SocialApr 10, 2026

USTR Calls Chinese Vehicle Data Ban Short‑sighted, Unnecessary

USTR's Greer sees no changes in data rules that bar Chinese vehicles from US A short-sighted policy not driven by actual data security concerns, all of which are manageable... https://t.co/wyITSMvYtq

By Paul Triolo
CH Robinson Hikes Spot Rate Outlook to +17% YoY
SocialApr 10, 2026

CH Robinson Hikes Spot Rate Outlook to +17% YoY

CH Robinson moves their spot rate forecast to +17% YoY. This is a substantial forecast increase from their March update, which had spot rates +12% YoY. https://t.co/Fap92OKjsM

By Craig Fuller
Brokers Overloaded: 20× More Screens, Safety Risks
SocialApr 10, 2026

Brokers Overloaded: 20× More Screens, Safety Risks

FACTS: This was the average freight broker’s work station in 2006 20 years later and America’s freight brokers now have 20 times as many monitors to monitor And then we wonder why unsafe loads and bad carriers end up within the...

By Timothy Dooner
Russian Tanker’s Hormuz Passage Signals Deepening Russia‑Iran Ties
SocialApr 10, 2026

Russian Tanker’s Hormuz Passage Signals Deepening Russia‑Iran Ties

Russian-Flagged Tanker Transits Hormuz Into Gulf in Rare Passage. Hello. Russia is an ally of Iran. Gave them info about US military. And more. So this transit should be expected. https://t.co/zdwZeZOGDs

By Tom Craig
Broker Shortage Real; Raising Standards Could Cut 1M Brokers
SocialApr 10, 2026

Broker Shortage Real; Raising Standards Could Cut 1M Brokers

The broker shortage is real and the most common arguments against it actually prove its existence. The FreightX hive mind should use their powers of persuasion to commission a study to quantify the economic impact of raising the bar across the...

By Timothy Dooner
Know When Your Small‑Space Fulfillment Is Overwhelming
SocialApr 10, 2026

Know When Your Small‑Space Fulfillment Is Overwhelming

Every e-commerce brand starts the same way: packing orders from a spare room or small warehouse. At some point, that stops working. The question is: how do you know when you've hit that point? We have the guide 👇 https://t.co/r4ctl4lH4h

By Martijn Graat
Operation Epic Fury's Airline Fallout Will Linger Despite Truce
SocialApr 10, 2026

Operation Epic Fury's Airline Fallout Will Linger Despite Truce

With a fragile truce announced - the knock on effects of Operation Epic Fury on airlines are expected to linger #avgeek #Iran https://t.co/VocDTjCLlD https://t.co/yBZ2mAkkT2

By Tim Robinson
USCIS Says Illegal Aliens Shouldn’t Drive Heavy Trucks
SocialApr 10, 2026

USCIS Says Illegal Aliens Shouldn’t Drive Heavy Trucks

“Illegal aliens should not be operating 80,000-pound tractor-trailers on American roads,” said USCIS spokesman Matthew J. Tragesser https://t.co/WftZr0WmgX

By Timothy Dooner
Russian Tanker Heads to Iran as Only Regional Oil Exporter
SocialApr 10, 2026

Russian Tanker Heads to Iran as Only Regional Oil Exporter

A Russian VLCC crossed the Strait of Hormuz heading to Kharg Island to load Iranian oil. Here you have a war against Iran and Iran is currently the only country in the region actively exporting oil on a daily basis —...

By Anas Alhajji
Discussing Strait of Hormuz on CNN with Laura Coates
SocialApr 10, 2026

Discussing Strait of Hormuz on CNN with Laura Coates

My appearance last night on @CNN with @thelauracoates talking about the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/8c9CNwMekq

By Sal Mercogliano
Weekly Reverse News Highlights Sustainable Logistics Trends
SocialApr 10, 2026

Weekly Reverse News Highlights Sustainable Logistics Trends

The weekly Reverse News is out with news about John Deere, Shein, recycled resins, a new reverse logistics association and more. https://t.co/SVQwKB0SJu

By Cathy Morrow Roberson
Iran’s Pipeline Strike Turns Chokepoint Into Pricing Leverage
SocialApr 10, 2026

Iran’s Pipeline Strike Turns Chokepoint Into Pricing Leverage

Iran didn’t just hit barrels—it hit the workaround. ~700K bpd knocked out of the Saudi bypass pipeline and ~600K bpd off production Both flow and supply are under pressure. That’s how chokepoints turn into pricing power. https://t.co/8MpkdDc8Q3 #Oil #Energy #Hormuz

By Art Berman Blog
Ferrari's Low Volume Yields 3‑plus× Higher Per‑car Revenue
SocialApr 10, 2026

Ferrari's Low Volume Yields 3‑plus× Higher Per‑car Revenue

Ferrari produces ~13k vehicles annually whereas Porsche produces nearly 50k 911 models (their iconic sports car) and another 20k 718s (their lower end sports car). Porsche also produces a lot of SUVs and Sedans, bringing their total annual volume around...

By Speedwell Research
Pilot Hits Brakes as Trucks Nearly Collide at LAX
SocialApr 10, 2026

Pilot Hits Brakes as Trucks Nearly Collide at LAX

Frontier Pilot Slams On The Brakes After Two Trucks Cut Off His Plane At LAX: "Closest I’ve Ever Seen" - View from the Wing https://t.co/sMJHlNEi4G

By Gary Leff
Australia Steps in to Fill Singapore's LNG Gap
SocialApr 10, 2026

Australia Steps in to Fill Singapore's LNG Gap

An example of how Australia is using its LNG cloud to secure fuel 👇 Singapore guaranteed fuel supplies, like diesel, to Australia during leaders summit Qatar was Singapore's top LNG supplier, but those shipments have stopped due to the war. Australia can...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Tesla's Exploded Model Y Draws Global Exhibition Buzz
SocialApr 10, 2026

Tesla's Exploded Model Y Draws Global Exhibition Buzz

Tesla has started showcasing its "exploded" Model Y across their EV exhibitions, I've seen it in several countries now. This is from Sweden, at Custom Motorshow. Absolutely love this approach, and catches a lot of attention. https://t.co/Wfsp1l0iZX

By Jaan
Netherlands Now Has More EVs than Diesel Cars
SocialApr 10, 2026

Netherlands Now Has More EVs than Diesel Cars

"There are now more battery-electric cars in the Dutch fleet than diesel cars." 🔋🔋🔋 #alwaysbecharging https://t.co/2K8cJcqEAP

By Felix Hamer
Iran Now Controls Hormuz, Disaster Looming
SocialApr 10, 2026

Iran Now Controls Hormuz, Disaster Looming

Hate to beat a dead horse but Iran didn’t control Hormuz on February 27 but they do now. This is a disaster of epic proportions with no apparent end in sight and the worst effects yet to come

By Mike Schuler
Many Suddenly Realize What This Really Is
SocialApr 10, 2026

Many Suddenly Realize What This Really Is

a lot of us here have unexpectedly become very aware of what this is https://t.co/uVKagvkw8N

By Jaan
First Interchange Launched, Showcasing Zimbabwe’s Development Drive
SocialApr 10, 2026

First Interchange Launched, Showcasing Zimbabwe’s Development Drive

ON WEDNESDAY, President @edmnangagwa went to inspect progress at the Mabvuku Interchange Construction Site… This is the FIRST ADMINISTRATION to introduce interchanges in Zimbabwe… ED2030 means MORE DEVELOPMENT. CAB3 guarantees stability & CONTINUITY…. Zimbabwe is a developing country, the FOCUS must...

By Kudzai Mutisi
Dry Bulk Surge Boosts Outlook Despite Weak Tanker Flow
SocialApr 10, 2026

Dry Bulk Surge Boosts Outlook Despite Weak Tanker Flow

Dry Bulk transits are up a lot in recent days, while the tanker flow has been underwhelming since the cease fire Overall, there is still sufficient sequential progress to remain very upbeat imho

By Andreas Steno Larsen
Shipbuilding and Merchant Marine Funding Drained Away
SocialApr 10, 2026

Shipbuilding and Merchant Marine Funding Drained Away

Now please look at all the money that got sucked out of shipbuilding and the US Merchant Marine.

By John Konrad
Oil Prices Jump $1 as Hormuz Traffic Stalls
SocialApr 10, 2026

Oil Prices Jump $1 as Hormuz Traffic Stalls

Oil Prices Rise $1 Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruption Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices advanced by $1 per barrel as traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping route remains nearly halted, impacting global oil supply chains.

By Sobhit Kandari
130 Daily Transits: Still Far From Normal
SocialApr 10, 2026

130 Daily Transits: Still Far From Normal

Reminder: the average number of daily transits last year was 130. We remain a LONG way from normality.

By John Konrad
Media Slanders Qualified Captain, Exposing Sheer Absurdity
SocialApr 10, 2026

Media Slanders Qualified Captain, Exposing Sheer Absurdity

They really jumped the shark early this year when CNN’s @halbritz teamed up with WaPo’s @drewharwell to smear a ship captain (me!) as “unqualified” to report on shipyards. A USCG licensed ship captain. On shipyards. You almost have to respect the stupidity.

By John Konrad
Waymo Crashes Far Less and Causes Fewer Serious Injuries
SocialApr 10, 2026

Waymo Crashes Far Less and Causes Fewer Serious Injuries

The opening here is very confusing. Waymos do not crash as often per mile as cars driven by humans, and are 92% less likely, when they do crash, for this to result in a serious injury. That's the whole argument....

By Kelsey Piper
China Q1 Car Sales Plunge Over 17%, NEVs Down 21%
SocialApr 10, 2026

China Q1 Car Sales Plunge Over 17%, NEVs Down 21%

1/2 Yicai: "China's retail sales of passenger cars declined more than 17 percent in the first quarter of the year, as new energy vehicle sales fell 21 percent following adjustments to the NEV purchase tax breaks." https://t.co/sWTFDBWjLi

By Michael Pettis
Pilots Fear Retaliation After Refusing Middle East Flights
SocialApr 10, 2026

Pilots Fear Retaliation After Refusing Middle East Flights

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says https://t.co/swrPhjoFwK

By Jamie Freed
VLCCs Pay $1/Barrel in Rials or Crypto After IRGC Permit
SocialApr 10, 2026

VLCCs Pay $1/Barrel in Rials or Crypto After IRGC Permit

Wow, so apparently every VLCC going through the Strait of Hormuz has been paying "$1 per barrel, and that can be done in the local currency, rials, or cryptocurrency, but only after the vessel has received a permit from the...

By Ellen Wald
LNG Rerouted to Brazil as Highest Bidder Wins
SocialApr 10, 2026

LNG Rerouted to Brazil as Highest Bidder Wins

LNG is going to the highest bidder. This carrier is diverted form Europe to Brazil Map form @Kpler

By Anas Alhajji
Insufficient Hormuz Transits Hinder Risk Diversification
SocialApr 10, 2026

Insufficient Hormuz Transits Hinder Risk Diversification

With regards to Strait of Hormuz Insurance, I think it is tough for underwrites to see enough transits to generate a meaningful premium base and be diversified If you only are insuring 5 voyages a day you can't spread out the...

By Jack Farley
Australia Must Prioritize Renewables and EVs over Drilling
SocialApr 10, 2026

Australia Must Prioritize Renewables and EVs over Drilling

“We just need more:” Why Australia should double down on renewables and EVs – not drill, baby, drill #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/umRGwu0nbC https://t.co/EUoR3vOE1H

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
GCC Rejects Strait of Hormuz Fee Proposals, Calls Them Extortion
SocialApr 10, 2026

GCC Rejects Strait of Hormuz Fee Proposals, Calls Them Extortion

✴️All GCC countries reject any proposal to manage or control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. ✴️The idea of charging fees for passage is complete nonsense. The whole issue is heavily exaggerated by the Western press and many Western analysts. ✴️The $2...

By Anas Alhajji
Trump Urges Iran to Halt Hormuz Tanker Fees Now
SocialApr 10, 2026

Trump Urges Iran to Halt Hormuz Tanker Fees Now

JUST IN: Trump warns Iran to stop the reported fees on tankers in the Hormuz Strait immediately.

By David Gokhshtein
Iran Faces Choice: Enforce Tribute or Attack Nearby Tankers
SocialApr 10, 2026

Iran Faces Choice: Enforce Tribute or Attack Nearby Tankers

The problem for Iran here is someone is going to call their bluff at some point and just sail a ship through without paying the tribute, and then Iran is going to have to decide if it actually wants to...

By Doomberg
Excited to Join Everything Electric Podcast Live with Renault
SocialApr 10, 2026

Excited to Join Everything Electric Podcast Live with Renault

Delighted to be appearing here...... "Everything Electric Podcast LIVE in partnership with Renault" https://t.co/HfWOhU1MmX @eventbritehelp

By Rory Sutherland
Explore Bailey Yard: Inside the World’s Largest Rail Hub
SocialApr 9, 2026

Explore Bailey Yard: Inside the World’s Largest Rail Hub

A Guide to Bailey Yard & Golden Spike Tower: Visiting the World's Largest Rail Yard | BaldHiker https://t.co/UDLLIw7Yii

By Paul Steele
Jones Act Ships Are Foreign-Built, Raising U.S. Shipping Costs
SocialApr 9, 2026

Jones Act Ships Are Foreign-Built, Raising U.S. Shipping Costs

"the United States is still reliant on foreign markets for producing ships. Americans pay higher shipping costs without gaining the purported benefits of insulation from foreign markets. In reality, Jones Act ships are not U.S.-built; they are U.S.-assembled." 😲

By Scott Lincicome
Old Saudi 787 Misidentified as Pakistan‑Iran Escort
SocialApr 9, 2026

Old Saudi 787 Misidentified as Pakistan‑Iran Escort

This video has been circulating, but the aircraft shown is clearly a Saudi Boeing 787. Neither Pakistan nor Iran operate the B787. While reports about the Pakistan Air Force escorting an Iranian delegation may be accurate, the footage itself is...

By Fahad Naim
ChatGPT Now Drives Hands‑free on Apple CarPlay
SocialApr 9, 2026

ChatGPT Now Drives Hands‑free on Apple CarPlay

With the release of iOS 26.4, ChatGPT is a full player in the Apple CarPlay universe. This means you can now chat with your AI while driving, completely hands-free. It's easy and, honestly, pretty darn cool... https://t.co/GXsyhSfQoA #genai #chatgpt #carplay...

By Dave Taylor
High-Power Chargers Target Heavy Trucks Outside China
SocialApr 9, 2026

High-Power Chargers Target Heavy Trucks Outside China

Correct take. Outside of China, anyway. We will build chargers at this power output, but they'll be used primarily for heavy trucks.

By Ramez Naam
Make Your System Render the Old Way Obsolete
SocialApr 9, 2026

Make Your System Render the Old Way Obsolete

Electric cars existed for 100 years before Tesla. Nobody wanted them. Then Tesla made one faster, sleeker, and more desirable than anything with a gas tank. Your content, your framework, and your system shouldn't compete. It should make the old way look...

By Matt Gray
Denver Airport Swamped: Extra Laps and Diversions
SocialApr 9, 2026

Denver Airport Swamped: Extra Laps and Diversions

Lots of extra laps in the sky if you’re flying into DEN this afternoon. The blue tracks are the ones coming here. Diversions are happening too.

By Paul Thompson
Regulation Crucial: EV Adoption Skyrockets, Otherwise Stagnates
SocialApr 9, 2026

Regulation Crucial: EV Adoption Skyrockets, Otherwise Stagnates

There are only two certainties in life: death and Lomborg spinning anything into anti renewables propaganda. But the EIA has a track record of ridiculously underestimating EVs (which Lomborg knows and which is why he retweets them and not others). Let...

By Auke Hoekstra
Tesla Went From Zero to Fully Driverless in a Year
SocialApr 9, 2026

Tesla Went From Zero to Fully Driverless in a Year

And one year ago Tesla had 0 driverless cars. 9 months ago they had 11 cars in Austin driverless with a supervisor in the front seat Now they’re fully driverless. Guess what happens next?

By Whole Mars Catalog
BMW Targets 2028 for iX5 Hydrogen, Viability Still Unclear
SocialApr 9, 2026

BMW Targets 2028 for iX5 Hydrogen, Viability Still Unclear

BMW says its iX5 Hydrogen will go into production in 2028, but is there really still life in hydrogen cars? https://t.co/5AFoYPMuyO

By TechRadar
Messy Hormuz Reopening Fuels Shipowners' Profit Surge
SocialApr 9, 2026

Messy Hormuz Reopening Fuels Shipowners' Profit Surge

The more "messy"/"inefficient" the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz is, the higher shipowners' profits are 🇮🇷🛢️🚢 @ed_fin on "Persian Gulf Traffic Jam" as tanker bull case: Apple🔊https://t.co/qUjYx8adg2 Spotify📽️https://t.co/07NUjj4n74 1/2 https://t.co/yWohqK1at9

By Jack Farley