Small Truckers May Idle Rigs Amid Fuel Price Volatility
If past oil surges are a guide, we could see small trucking operators park their rigs, waiting for fuel prices to stabilize.
Considering a Cybertruck as the Nanny’s Kid‑shuttle
Has anyone bought a Cybertruck for their nanny to drive their kids around? We don’t let her drive our kids at the moment. But this seems like the ticket for sport, event, school pickup / drop off. Very close to pulling the...
Water‑powered Cars Remain Promise, Not Reality
Where is that water-fueled commercially viable car we were promised? We could really use it.
Iranian Vessels Navigate Strait, Avoid Targeting Own Ships
In the Iran war, Iranian ships are moving thru the Strait. Not attacking their own ships. Hmmm
Strait Closures Trigger Sulfur Shortages, Slowing Nickel and Copper Output
The longer the Straits are closed, the more we will see unexpected chokepoints emerge. Case in point: nickel refiners in Indonesia and copper miners in Africa might have to slow production for want of sulphur
Gulf Nations Navigate Blocked Exports to Keep Energy Flow
How does a major energy exporter cope when its main oil and gas export routes are cut, storage tanks fill up, associated gas stops, & refineries scramble to adjust? How the Gulf countries must juggle their energy logistics to sustain their...
2025 Ford Expedition Proves Massive, Spacious, Towing Power
The 2025 @Ford Expedition is enormous, but that makes is both spacious and capable of towing even the heaviest boats or trailers. Here's my drive experience after a week traveling around Colorado: https://t.co/ur6Py747OB #cars #auto #ford #expedition https://t.co/22PFFTlJ7X
China's EV Surge Cuts Fuel Demand, Drives Oil Decoupling
China is working on decoupling itself from dependence on the global oil market. All while making cars that are quieter, cleaner, cheaper, and just plain cooler than the gasoline cars of the past. Trucks now too.
Rising Crude Oil Threatens Airline Stocks This Week
If Crude Oil does what the chart indicates might be possible, then airlines are headed for a world of hurt. I would not want to be long airline stocks this coming week $CL_F For all you fancy-pants newbie chartists, this is called...
Action Expected in the Strait This Week
This week, is when we will see some action in the Strait. Good or bad, we should see some movement.
DHS Shutdown Causes Airport Security Lines up to 3.5 Hours
DHS Shutdown Turns Into Airport Chaos — Security Lines Stretch Up to 3.5 Hours - View from the Wing https://t.co/0ngolNI89e
Arctic Conditions Showcase 2025 Toyota Tundra Rally
Arctic weather, meet the 2025 @Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD Rally 4x4! Last week's miserable weather was really the perfect week for me to have this vehicle loaner, as I explain in my latest vehicle review: https://t.co/bJ7QTzEkZn #toyota #tundra #trucks #auto https://t.co/b0DMBUdbZF
Strait Closure Won’t End the Business Cycle
I agree that a prolonged closure of the strait = business cycle is done. I still think the underappreciated view is that the cycle survives this (again)
Etihad A321LR Offers Business‑class‑plus First Class at Lower Price
Etihad's A321LR has one of the most unusual first class products out there, as it's more of a "business class plus." What makes it so great is that the soft product is excellent, and it's actually priced more affordably than the...
Iran War Triggers Gulf Insurance Pull, 1,000+ Containers Stuck
The impact of the Iran war is spreading. 1,000+ containers at Chittagong. War risk insurance pulled for the Gulf.
Beyond Oil: Gulf War Shook Global Container Trade
If you thought oil and energy was the only thing impacted by the Gulf War, hang on to your containers.
Royal Navy's Mediterranean Failure Mocked by Royal Irony
Everyone’s shocked the Royal Navy can’t get a warship to the Mediterranean, let alone the Persian Gulf. But remember, King Charles also commands Canada’s Royal Navy. Surely he can dispatch her broken subs and battle kayaks for backup. https://t.co/Yo6gQLLxR6
Singapore’s Oil Anchor Hub Threatened, Hormuz Gains Crucial Role
Everybody is watching the Strait of Hormuz, but they should also be watching Singapore. The image on the right are all the laden tankers sitting in an around Simgapore. The one in the left, with less ships, are loaded Very...
Hormuz Traffic Set to Return, but Irregular Amid War
I, too, believe that shopping traffic through the Strait will begin to pick up again, but “regular” isn’t a word that will apply again so long as the war continues And ships will only do so because prices and economic incentives...
High‑Stakes Billionaire Competition Resurfaces Amid Hormuz Crisis
For those who want an overview without watching my full hour+ long video on the Strait of Hormuz Crisis https://t.co/QDALtGFKiC
2026 F1 Cars Feel Like Hybrid Camry, Not Thrill
The 2026 Formula 1 cars look about as fun as driving a hybrid Toyota Camry at the limit. Yeah sure it’s fun, but why?
Floating 100M Barrels Fill Hormuz‑Malacca Gap
If you are not following @TankerTrackers you dont understand the tanker situation. Look at the gap forming between the Strait of Hormuz and Strait of Malacca. Now there is also about 100M barrels of fuel afloat in and around Singapore and...
Iraq's Southern Output Slashes 70% Amid Hormuz Blockade
BAGHDAD, March 8 (Reuters) - Iraqi oil production from its main southern oilfields has fallen by 70% to just 1.3 million barrels per day as the country is unable to export oil via the Strait of Hormuz due to...
Iran's Jask Loading Marks Strategic Shift Beyond Gulf
So, Iran loading at Jask is significant as it is outside the Gulf and right on the Gulf of Oman. H/T @TankerTrackers https://t.co/LiGn8YEVqW
Vape Batteries Power 2000s Car for 18 Miles
Vape battery-powered car boasts 18-mile range, 35mph top speed, USB-C charging port — 500 vape batteries power early 2000s Reva G.Wiz https://t.co/HqicDsclOM
Kids on Cheap Tickets Disrupt Seat Assignments
Ngl I thought yall was lying when people talk about parents booking different or cheaper tickets for their young minor children. Today I got moved from a window to a middle seat because two parents and three kids had basic...
Qatar Airways Launches Relief Flight to Moscow, Prioritizing Families
Russian Embassy in Qatar just announced Qatar Airways is planning a Moscow Sheremetyevo relief flight on 9 March (~08:05 local time, flight QR339 already showing, time may still adjust). Priority boarding for families with children, elderly, urgent medical cases &...
Israeli Air Force Destroys Iran
That’s all fine and well, but I hope they remembered to save just one… and a half-bombed taxiway…
Global Trade Risks Rising – Freight Forwarder Launches Tomorrow
Heading home this morning from a lovely couple of days in the mountains. Friendly reminder that Freight Forwarder goes out tomorrow. Here's this past week's newsletter if you missed it. Freight Forward: Global Trade Risks Grow https://t.co/bCNXLH05QO https://t.co/Sc2FCjjfV3
One Tanker Passes; Massive Scale‑up Needed Amid Supply Backlog
Wow, one whole large tanker?! Need to up that >100-fold and just simply to return to normal. And that’s not counting the massive backlog of ships, disruptions, and durable damage to both regional infrastructure and global supply chains that will take months...
Twin Lamborghini SVJs: Double the Supercar Thrill
Seeing double 😵💫😵💫 . . . . . . . #lamborghini #svj #supercar #carsofinstagram #carsof7eleven
Strait of Hormuz AIS Data Shows Impossible Ship Speeds
There's something going on with either AIS broadcasts (or the GPS that feeds them) near the Strait of Hormuz. Lots of ships showing impossible speeds. https://t.co/g0bFAeW8yN
Iran Keeps Shipping Oil to China Amid Conflict
PHOTO OF THE DAY: China is still getting (some of) its oil. Nine days into the war, Iran continues loading oil supertankers from Kharg Island. Tehran has sent some of them across the Strait of Hormuz into the high seas wihthout any...
BYD's Flash Charger Boosts EV Range 10%‑70% in 5 Minutes
BYD’s new flash ⚡️ charging station can charge an EV from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes 🚀 via @XH_Lee23 #EV #solar https://t.co/wTMqoUmnMo
Ferrari's Early Strategy Blunder Overshadowed by Speed
Only took until the first VSC of the year for Ferrari to absolutely botch the strategy. Mighty quick car though, what a race.
Hormuz Crisis Proves Oil Supply Far From Abundant
Claims that the world is “well supplied with oil” during a Hormuz crisis are obviously false @SecScottBessent With 35% of maritime oil flows offline, your comments are at best out-of-touch with reality. At worst, they're lies #OilMarkets #Hormuz #EnergySecurity #IranWar #Geopolitics
SFO Leads Diesel Prices at $5.96/gal Nationwide Map
Map of average diesel prices by market (updated each morning). SFO has the highest at $5.96/gallon https://t.co/DgH7FMrsx0
Rising Diesel Costs Threaten Spot Market Carriers
Diesel prices have surged, but still below 2022 and 2008 levels. With the recent run up in spot rates, most carriers can absorb the current surges, but if it continues to surge, it could be detrimental for carriers operating in...
Hormuz Traffic Stalls; Iran Maintains Chokepoint Control
The Strait of Hormuz has seen virtually ZERO movement in the past 24 hours. IRAN CONTINUES TO CONTROL THE KEY CHOKEPOINT IN THE GULF.
More Lanes Won’t Solve Traffic, Size Matters
Tokyo has a metro area of 40 million people with four lane freeways, and Austin has a metro area of 2.5 million and is widening the highway downtown to 20 lanes. But sure, one more lane will fix it.
Diesel Surge Boosts Broker Margins via Fuel Surcharges
The diesel surge is welcome news for freight brokers that have contracted freight. Fuel surcharges will provide a lot of relief, as the diesel surge is moving much quicker than trucking spot rates. Brokers will make a couple of percent on fuel...
Rising Fuel Costs Push Small Truckers Toward Bankruptcy
Whenever fuel surges like it has, we see a rash of small carrier bankruptcies. Large fleets and big brokers benefit from high fuel prices due to fuel surcharges, smaller truckers get creamed.
Most Drivers Fine With Level 1/2; Fast Charging Costs $0.99/kWh
The vast majority of folks don’t need charging this fast. But awesome that we can do it and I hope people know this will cost $0.99/kWh in infrastructure. For most folks level 1 and level 2 charging works.
Overture Cabin Redefines Space: Taller Doors, No Middle Seats
Overture cabin: - Entry door is 6’ 3”, 1” taller than 737, 10” taller than Concorde - Forward aisle height peaks at over eight feet, with a minimum of 6’ 8” - Last row aisle is 6’2”, about the same as a...
Qatar Airways Launches Limited Feeder Flights to Doha
From 8 March Qatar Airways will operate limited flights to London Heathrow, Paris CDG, Madrid, Rome, Frankfurt and Bangkok. These flights are ONLY for passengers whose final destination is Doha, the airline said in a statement.
Seizing Iranian VLCCs Could De‑Escalate Conflict
My only difference with @ed_fin strategy is this: Vice hitting an Iranian VLCC, we wait until they exit the Strait and seize, a la Venezuelan tankers. Start grabbing these ships as they come out and threaten to impound them and...
Four Seafarers Killed in Hormuz; IMO Warns Crew Risks
Four Seafarers Killed in Hormuz Attack, IMO Chief Warns of Growing Risk to Crews https://t.co/Rb5FINfXKz
Iranian Shadow Fleet and Greek Vessels Dominate Hormuz Transit
Are ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz? YES Who are they? IRANIAN & GREEK Iranian Shadow Fleet and Greek Affiliated Ships Lead Strait of Hormuz Transits https://t.co/ErnBCy9pVb
US Should Apply Venezuelan Seizure Tactics to Iranian Tankers
Okay, why is this a surprise? The Iranians have been loading at Kharg the entire time. It seems like the US could use that experience of seizing 10 Venezuelan tankers and start leveraging that capability against the 38 Iranian VLCCs.
Blue Carbon Fiber Supercar Turns Heads
Blue Carbon Fiber Machine 💙🏁 . . . . . . . . #supercar #carbonfiber #mclaren #carsofinstagram #myexoticars