Why Some Nations Charge for Sea Passage, Others Don’t
I mean, why not? Let's charge to enter to Gulf of Mexico or whatever it's called now. Why is Turkey not saying to heck with the Montreux Convention and charging for passage through the Dardanelles? Because Freedom of the Seas.
Union Power Stalls NYC Subway Automation Promises
“The 1960s version of Abundance bros was saying, ‘It’s inevitable that there will be fully automated operation of the New York City subway. Forward flash 60 freaking years, and there’s still a two-person train crew on the subway cars in...
Amazon's USPS Deal Still Drives $6B, 1B Packages
"The new deal [~20% volume cut] would still have the USPS deliver more than 1 billion packages for Amazon a year... Amazon shipped nearly 15% of all packages that the USPS delivered in the country last year, translating to about...
Railcar Storage Plummets, Signaling Strong Freight Demand
SIG: "Railcars in storage experience the largest two-month decline since COVID." When the railcars come of storage, it is a very bullish sign for freight, as it means that shippers are seeing strong demand trends and want more rail car...
Panama Canal Delays Threaten 40% Freight, 20% Energy Exports
Bridge day not going as planned 40% of US container freight passes through the Panama Canal and 20% of US oil and natural gas exports do as well
Air NZ Raises Fares, Trims Flights as Fuel Costs Soar
Air NZ hikes fares, cuts more flights as fuel costs more than double on Iran war https://t.co/msfW4XmyyV
Marine Shipping Rates Hit Record Highs Amid Recession
Marine shippers are probably closing at new all-time highs because no one is moving anything around and recession. https://t.co/KvRDQ6H3nn
Used EVs Match Gas Prices, Save on Running Costs
Average price of a used EV in the US? $34,821 Average price of a used gas car? $33,487 Essentially at price parity, with much lower operating costs when you factor in fuel and maintenance savings.
Cincinnati's Train Station Idle While Stadiums Get Millions
Cincinnati’s Insanely beautiful train station had the capacity to see 216 trains daily, and only sees six now per week. Six. Ohio’s whole budget has a few million for rail, and hundreds of millions for the Cleveland Browns stadium.
Auto Show Highlights: Durango Hellcat, T
Boulder Incoming Unfortunately, it's Robbie's turn to lose his voice this week so our pal Perry Stern stepped in which worked out well because he was also at the New York Auto Show with us last week and we have lots...
Who NOT to Trust with Hormuz: Endless Exclusions
I don’t know who should control the Strait of Hormuz if Iran falls but I’ve got a very firm list of who absolutely should not be allowed anywhere near it…. UN NGOs China World Bank NATO Marxists Any Nation in Europe except Poland CIA NSA Diplomats Any World Economic Forum member USAID Soros-funded...
China Unveils Self‑balancing Autonomous Electric Scooters
China has launched self-driving electric scooters with features like auto-balance. by @XueJia24682 #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #EV #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/m4MXrVAEvl
2025 Ford Expedition Proves Massive Power and Space
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/ur6Py74FE9 #cars #auto #ford #expedition https://t.co/y1VTocpY21
Foldable Amphibious Plane Takes Off Anywhere
Fold, Float, Fly: A Transportable Amphibious Aircraft with Retractable Wings via @ZappyZappy7 #Aviation #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/OVkBfq6Ivj
US Airlines' Rivalry Soars From Cockpits to Boardrooms
The rivalry between the US airlines -- from the flight deck to the C-suite -- is robust
Tesla Europe Sales Surge in March on New Model 3/Y
JUST IN: Tesla sales spiked across Europe in March '26 driven by demand for updated Model 3 and Y
Amazon Taps USPS for 80% of E‑commerce Deliveries
Post Office reaches deal with Amazon. Maybe 80% of $AMZN’s e-commerce last mile deliveries. Parcels have been the USPS target for growth. Can they handle the volume and meet Amazon’s order delivery standards?
Battery Ships Prove Fossil Fuel Independence Is Real
900 battery-powered ships and counting: It isn't a test case anymore, it’s a declaration of independence from being fossil fuel hostages: With battery costs down 99% since 1991, the "too expensive" excuse is officially dead for shipping Sovereignty is renewables https://t.co/hLuo1lUUXz
Flying Abroad Beats Domestic Tickets for Big Events
It's wild that it's now just consistently cheaper for Americans to fly to other countries to attend tentpole events like the World Cup, Olympics, or Taylor Swift concerts versus pay to attend them at home
Airline Fares Signal Upcoming CPI Inflation Rise
Not an encouraging sign... this is a solid indicator of future airline prices and CPI inflation. via "Airlines for America" website https://t.co/zXUKyVcVvd
We’re Overestimating E‑Bike and Scooter Injury Risks
Society has incorrectly tabulated how many people are going to get hurt in the proliferation of e-bikes and scooters, both on and by them.
Smart Drones Transform All-Weather Medical Delivery
Jedsy X #Drone Revolutionizes Medical Deliveries with Smart, All-Weather #Logistics via @WevolverApp #MedTech #HealthTech #TechForGood #Tech https://t.co/lzfmUqxUcT
U.S. Petroleum Exports Hit Record, Reaching New Markets
U.S. weekly petroleum product exports surged to a record 7.9 mb/d for the week ending March 27, according to EIA. While weekly figures are volatile, multiple sources have reported U.S. product exports increasing to Asia, Africa and other areas. Trade...
Delta Taps Amazon Leo to Boost Passenger Brand Experiences
As Delta earmarks Amazon Leo for an initial 500 tails, the airline — which is springboarding off its AWS relationship with the tech giant — says the arrangement will serve as a “launchpad” for bringing more brand experiences to passengers....
White House Budget Officially Ends COVID Mask Mandates on Flights
White House Budget Bans COVID Air Travel Mask Mandates — Four Years After They Already Ended - View from the Wing https://t.co/UMKew7Rr5W
Effective Logistics Drives Timely Global Product Delivery
Logistics is key to supply chain management: getting finished products to customers via ships, planes, or trucks. It's about managing cargo across countries and different transport modes to ensure timely delivery. #SupplyChain #Logistics https://t.co/U7E0sqpiOq
Trump Demands Free Oil Flow Through Hormuz in Deal
US President Donald Trump says that “part of the deal is we want free traffic of oil” via the Strait of Hormuz. (In reference to the current US-Iran talks via regional intermediaries)
Student Solar Van Hits 120 Km/H, 700 Km Range
This Student-Built Solar Van Reaches 120 km/h and Travels 700 km on a Sunny Day by @wef #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy https://t.co/jxiuW8OMjt
Most People Misread Images; This Shows a Bird
I have gotten a lot of emails from people declaring one image in our post showing the the wreckage at the airstrip doesn't show a little bird and it's just another C-130 engine. Some of them are quite hostile. Anyways,...
Tesla Semi Enters Production; $300K Price Raises Industry Questions
The Tesla Semi begins volume production this quarter. Very curious to see whether the $300k cost proves worth it for the industry. https://t.co/l98gdpxjJI
Kia Rises to Near-Top in JD Power Reliability
In its 2026 vehicle dependability study, JD Power puts Kia just one spot below Toyota, well above Honda. The Korean automakers have really figured it out over time. https://t.co/BG0l4rtKty
Penn Station Sections Close for World Cup Ticket‑holders Only
"Parts of New York Penn Station — the busiest transportation hub in North America — will be closed to everyone but World Cup ticket-holders for four hours before the start of eight World Cup matches held in New Jersey this...
Tesla Autopilot Saves Millions, Yet Still Faces Lawsuits
Tesla self-driving saves a lot of lives – the statistics are unequivocal. That doesn’t mean it’s perfect, of course. Even when we improve safety 10X, saving 90% of the million lives lost in auto accidents every year, Tesla will still...
Houthis Grip Bab Al-Mandeb, Threaten Global Shipping
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is the gateway into the Red Sea, en route to the Suez Canal. Houthis CONTROL THE STRAIT. Ships avoid the strait because of danger & punishing insurance rates. If Trump escalates in Iran, the Houthis will squeeze the chokepoint...
Providence Station Renovation Boosts Capacity and Aesthetics
The renovation of the Providence train station looks so good and will greatly expand capacity.
FSD: Should've Braked Yet Handled Situation Impressively
I am become the middle man. Everyone is taking one side or the other, but I believe both are true: 1) FSD should've braked immediately 2) FSD handled whatever it saw inside remarkably well. I know you can't do it, hold two...
How the Strait of Hormuz Shapes Global Goods Flow
We did an awesome interview on the physical layout and flow of goods resulting from the Strait of Hormuz, with @mercoglianos. Listen here. https://t.co/jmVFr6LS8L
Tesla Business Superchargers Expand with Discounted V3s in Kansas
"It was some of the last V3s being sold at a discount to move stock." Tesla Supercharger for Business grows with rare V3 site in Belleville, Kansas Read on EVwire: https://t.co/e5hIoqYGOZ by @ResidentSponge
Greek Shipping Stocks Shine Despite Governance Reputation
I asked @ed_fin about the shipping industry's reputation for "governance issues" He went in-depth about Greek shipping and its "adventurous governance..." but there are two Greek shipping stocks he thinks are actually very good https://t.co/qUjYx8adg2 https://t.co/KgHyDZaVTT
AI Safety Will Curb Crashes; Convenience Drives Driverless Adoption
Hopefully never. AI active safety features should hopefully make it nearly impossible for humans to crash while driving manually too. Convenience and saving on insurance, not a dystopian ban on driving, will be the incentive to move to a fully...
Future Trend Could Sabotage Tesla Robotaxis and Cause Crashes
Prediction: There will be some stupid af cultural movement where people start doing this to Tesla robotaxis en masse ...and that will suck for everyone involved. It'll happen, mark my words. Might also lead to an accident if suddenly there's real driver without...
Trump’s Strait Deadline Passes as Iran Rejects Ceasefire
So we are theoretically at President Trump's deadline to reopen the Strait and Iran has rejected the ceasefire proposal. I guess we wait for a social post from the President or some headlines speaking to an escalation...
Paris Proves Bike Can Beat Car on Global Stage
“The city’s transition away from the car, tho fantastically chaotic, has become a global role model. Under mayor @annehidalgo.bsky.social, Paris was ‘the most influential city in the world’ says Canadian urbanist Brent Toderian. Hidalgo, stepping down after 12 yrs, exulted:...
Vietnam Airlines' App Mistakes Paris for Indian Biryani
Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles app: Paris is now in India.... Book “Paris” and surprise.... you’re getting biryani, not baguettes.
Jakarta Airport Ceiling Collapse Halts 40 Flights
Jakarta Airport Ceiling Collapses — Heavy Rainstorm Disrupts 40 Flights - View from the Wing https://t.co/oPWOFZFJjO
Board Last, Except on Red‑eyes or Cramped Bins
The only acceptable time to want to board first on a plane is a red-eye or when overhead bin space is tight. Otherwise, you should always be optimizing to board last.
K Line Extension Expands West Hollywood Transit Coverage
Larger section of the newly approved K Line extension (in pink) The new line will make a detour to cover more of West Hollywood. Orange layer represents frequent bus lines. WaitLAalreadyHasGoodPublicTransit?AlwaysHas.jpg
Driverless Cars Cut Crashes 90%—Human Driving May Soon Be Illegal
When will it become illegal for humans to drive? Think about it like indoor smoking or drunk driving. Waymo's driverless cars are seeing up to 90% fewer injury crashes vs. humans.
War in Iran Boosts Specific Ship Types' Profits
If you're a shipowner, here are the most profitable ships to own right now (because of War in Iran 🇮🇷), in terms of size, cargo, & location (+ the stocks that own them): Full interview w/ @ed_fin: Apple🔊https://t.co/qUjYx8adg2 Spotify📽️https://t.co/07NUjj4n74 1/3 https://t.co/wUuMf9nqGR
Every Crash Reveals Multiple Failures; Fix Them All
When any aviation incident (crash) happens, it is essential to remember this important fact articulated by @JenniferHomendy, @NTSB Chairwoman: “When something goes wrong, that means many, many things went wrong”. https://t.co/q9c3OkHwJk We need to resolve all the things, not just the easiest...