Testing New Sherpa Cargo Vehicle Named Tenzing
We’re testing a new vehicle in our cargo facility, called a Sherpa. I’m naming it Tenzing.
SiFly Q12 Breaks Guinness Record with 3‑Hour Electric Flight
SiFly Q12 Sets Guinness World Record with 3+ Hour Electric #Drone Flight via @WevolverApp #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/ykU08St3ZE
Ride‑hailing Tames the Thrill of Demanding a Fast Cab
Something lost in the shift to Uber and that will get worse with AVs is the chaotic energy unleashed from telling a cabbie you’re late and need them to floor it. Now you just have to admit defeat.
Supply Chain Strategy Wins 2026 NextGen Visionary Award
Congrats to Colin Yankee and the Tractor Supply team on being named our 2026 NextGen Visionary Award winner. A great example of supply chain strategy driving real business growth. Read more: https://t.co/NzTw8ZSLlL Learn more about NextGen: https://t.co/lXFaD0DEj0 https://t.co/fUuqsI4M7m
Kia EV3 Arrives US with 320‑Mile Nightfall Edition
Kia is bringing one of its best EVs to the US later this year. The compact EV3 is launching in the US with a special new glossy black “Nightfall” appearance option and up to 320 miles of range https://t.co/q1W5mmsGcG
Yuan Replaces Dollars for Iran Strait Transit, Signaling Currency Clash
Ships paying Iran for transit thru the Strait. In yuan. Not dollars. An indicator of a coming currency battle? And roiling supply chains and maritime?
Libya Abandons Sanctioned Shipwreck Salvage Near Malta
What do you with a sanctioned shipwreck? Libya Abandons ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Salvage At Edge of Malta SAR Zone https://t.co/OWN9M87gzE
UAE Calls for UN Chapter 7 Action on Hormuz Navigation
In a letter to the UN Security Council, UAE is invoking Chapter 7 of the UN charter (commonly referred as 'use of force') seeking “immediate action” in order to “ensure the safe and secure navigation and navigational rights and freedoms...
Toronto’s Beachman 64: Retro‑Styled Electric City Bike
Turn Heads as You Ride: Timelessly Styled Electric Beachman 64 Bikes – Made in Toronto, Ready for City Life Made in Toronto, Beachman Bikes have become synonymous with the timeless allure of classic cafe racer design, a blend of retro aesthetics...
Toll on Hormuz Likely Raises Prices, Cuts Exporter Profits
Question for incidence-knowers: If post ante regime is one where ships can transit Hormuz as long as they pay a toll, will the end result be --higher prices for final consumers --lower profits for non-Iranian Gulf exporters --rough mix (any split within 1/3-2/3 of...
Diverse Supply Chains Boost Customer Confidence, MediaTek Shows
In a supply chain world of constraints having a diverse supply chain and key partners gives customers higher confidence in execution. @mediatek showing that depth as an advantage for their datacenter efforts. https://t.co/OMAXc4kkPE
Business Upgrade Costs $1,100 vs $100 Row Reserve
Okay the cost to upgrade to business on my tap air flight is $1100 Or I can pay $100 to reserve an entire row in economy What would you choose?
Will Hormuz Reach 80% Shipping Flow by April?
Is the Strait of Hormuz open* before the end of April? *let's define it as 80+% of pre-war shipping flow
Hybrid Mobility Redefines Speed and Terrain Mastery
Lightyear #Robotics M1: Hybrid Mobility Redefining Speed and Terrain Mastery by @XRoboHub #Robots #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/c03w894YtE
Starlink Lets Passengers Call on Flights, Ending Excuse
ts Time To Let Passengers Make Calls On Planes — Starlink Ends The Old Excuse - View from the Wing https://t.co/MU0lR5fhYP
Hormuz Closure Threatens Helium, Driving up Chip Prices
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is choking off about a third of the world’s global supply of helium. Helium is a critical input in semiconductor manufacturing used to cool chipmaking tools. LESS HELIUM = FEWER CHIPS = MORE EXPENSIVE CHIPS....
California Ranks as World’s #4 Economy, Reshaping Logistics
California is the fourth largest economy in the world. Now think about supply chain and logistics.
Brokerage Shifts Amid Weak Demand and Tightening Capacity
Brokerage shifting — but demand still weak. In Talking Transports, @freightcaviar CEO Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski breaks down: • Capacity tightening from regulation • Broker vs. carrier tensions • AI vs. relationships • Cargo theft & offshore labor 🎧 Listen: Spotify: https://t.co/x8SmAONHvY Apple: https://t.co/ISB1RXSa8z https://t.co/eCb5WV066Z: https://t.co/YxgISwaIaW Bloomberg Terminal: https://t.co/XEutV8r55p
Pick the Right System: WMS, SCM, or ERP
Automate warehouse processes with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Choose between best-of-breed WMS, broader supply chain management solutions, or comprehensive ERP systems that cover financials, inventory, CRM, and HR. #WMS #SupplyChain https://t.co/9wuuojXMdF
TSA Lines Short in Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco; Houston Exception
Now about FAKE NEWS: TSA line leaving Fort Lauderdale last Wednesday and TSA line leaving San Francisco yesterday, Tuesday. (this was in the morning). Houston probably the largest exception. https://t.co/egRPYzhN6i
US May Waive Iran Sanctions to Enable Hormuz Toll Payments
Iran is still heavily sanctioned by the US, which complicates the payment of any tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, both today or in a future where Tehran maintains some control of the Strait Wouldn't be surprised to see...
Scale Changes 3PL Needs: Complexity Outpaces Tech
The 3PL that's right for a $1M brand is wrong for a $10M brand. Not because the technology can't keep up. Most modern WMS platforms handle volume increases fine. What many can't handle is the workflow complexity that comes with how...
EV Factory Closures Expose U.S. Industrial Policy Failure
Today's @WSJ piece on now-empty US EV supplier factories, billions in EV-related writeoffs & cancelations, & numerous US localities stuck w/ vacant lots & big subsidy bills is a textbook case of US industrial policy uncertainty & failure, unintentionally summed...
Panama-Flagged Vessels Lead China Detentions, Possible Retaliation
Panama-Flagged Ships Dominate China Detentions in Sudden March Spike. A coinkydink? Or China payback for the Panama supreme court stopping CK Hutchinson terminal acquisitions in Panama? https://t.co/M5mCoJi0jn
China Poised to Weather Hormuz Oil Shutdown
How China can survive without the Strait of Hormuz The world’s largest importer of oil through the Strait of Hormuz is, paradoxically, also one of the best placed to weather the waterway’s closure. https://t.co/YczOlt8T4v
Chinese Airlines Raise Fuel Surcharges Amid Iran War Fallout
Chinese Airlines to Hike Fuel Surcharges as Iran War Fallout Hits Home - Caixin Global https://t.co/tKHHV7HqD9
Tesla's 390K Delivery Target Sparks Growth Optimism
--Aggressive Tesla delivery forecast. --if Tesla delivers 390K there will be a ton of positive headlines about *growth* resumption. --numbers will be released before Open tomorrow. $TSLA
HKIA Adds 12 Biometric E-Channels for ID‑free Clearance
Twelve additional biometric e-Channels began operating at the arrival halls of Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday, allowing eligible Hong Kong residents to complete clearance procedures without presenting identity documents or a QR code.
Interim California HSR Slows LA Link to Two Hours
California HSR just released an interim plan to connect Los Angeles once the SF-to-Central Valley alignment is finished, rather than waiting to complete 28 miles of tunnels. The catch? The interim connection takes nearly 2 hours via existing Metrolink tracks,...
World's Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart Unveiled
KVV Electric: The World’s Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart with Remote Control by @DonaldTunp75739 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/HFKwPS1USd
Three Tankers Load Simultaneously at Saudi Al Muajjiz Terminal
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Very rare sighthing — three large oil tankers loading simultanouesly at the Al Muajjiz terminal (Yanbu south) in the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia (one of the end points of the East-West pipeline). 🛰️📷@CopernicusEU Sentinel-2...
Handcrafted Hoverboard Gives You Real‑Life Hero Vibes
Ride a Handmade Pseudo-Hoverboard and Feel Like a Real-Life Hero via @ZappyZappy7 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/yZ9PlFdXb4
PM Urges Australians to Curb Fuel, Use Public Transport
Australia’s prime minister just used a rare national address to urge the nation to use less fuel 🇦🇺 ⚠️ “Over coming weeks, if you can switch to catching the train or bus or tram to work, do so… The months...
Iran Conflict and Fuel Surcharges Stall Summer Travel Plans
Brief survey of my friends concludes no summer vacation planning until Iran war is over >>>> Your Summer Travel Is About to Be Hit With Fuel Surcharges https://t.co/GoLSjvd5l9
Hormuz Is Broke; Saudi‑Israel Pipeline Expected in Five Years
As an expert predictor of geopolitics, here’s my prediction: Hormuz is broke. Expect a 5-10m daily barrel capacity pipeline between Saudi Arabia and Mediterranean, via Israel (Ashdod port) in 5 years time.
RTX Engine Deliveries Surge in 2026 Amid Airbus Ramp‑Up
RTX engine deliveries are set to rise in 2026 as Airbus ramp-up shifts output toward new aircraft builds. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/rtx-engine-deliveries-rise-as-airbus.html
Tesla's FSD 14.3 Enters Employee Beta, Wide Release Soon
FSD 14.3 is in Tesla employee beta now and will probably go to wide release end of week
Aptera Launches Solar EV that Charges on the Move
Aptera Unveils Solar-Powered #EV That Charges While Driving and Redefines Efficiency by @IntEngineering #Automotive #Transport #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/A8dHZw6zGV
Robotic Wings Replicate Vertebrate Slow‑Flight for Bird‑like Takeoff
Wings Take Flight: Mimicking Vertebrate Slow-Flight for Bird-Like Takeoff via @ZappyZappy7 #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/h28ADj6AzA
Tesla Model 3 Remains My Best Purchase Ever
I was on @wholemars space this afternoon while my Model 3 drove me for a couple of hours to drop off my taxes. And found myself quite emotional listening to others' stories about theirs. I'll never sell it. It is the best...
Royal Caribbean's $262K Treehouse Suite: Luxury or Excess?
Royal Caribbean’s new ship Hero of the Seas has a Treehouse Suite that is truly insane. But what’s more insane is the price. $262,852 for a 9-night sailing. I really wonder who can afford this cabin? Like if you’re that...
Tesla's Robotaxi Delay Risks Years of Regulatory Setbacks
Why Tesla is going slow on turning on its Robotaxi network. Such a thing can set back regulation and public opinion by years.
Tesla Ends Custom Model S/X Orders, Marks Era’s Close
Custom orders of the Tesla Model S & X have come to an end. All that’s left are some in inventory. We will have an official ceremony to mark the ending of an era. I love those cars. This was me...
Iranian Carriers Rely on Unarmed Supply Ships, Sinking Battleship Implausible
Our carrier groups near Iran. They need a constant resupply of jet fuel and munitions. They get them from oilers and ammo ships. Oilers and ammo ships have no defensive weaponsz Iran hasn’t even been able to hit one, much less sink any. So...
LPG Shortages and Price Spikes Hit South Asia
🇵🇰Pakistan LPG price surge intensifies hardship for citizens 🇧🇩A deepening shortage of LPG now grips Bangladesh’s domestic market. 🇰🇭Cambodia Races to Avert Fuel Crunch as Global LPG and Diesel Shortages Bite https://t.co/6D1Hdd0QGy
From Just‑In‑Time to Stockpiling: Supply Chains Adapt
Inventory management used to prioritize 'just-in-time' to minimize costs. But recent supply chain disruptions have shifted focus, leading organizations to stockpile inventory like never before. #SupplyChain #InventoryManagement https://t.co/eiJ6ScQUXQ
Japan's Transit Excellence Fuels Suburban Living
Japan's public transit is so good that relatively few people live in the city center; people just live slightly outside and commute in.
Iran's Ship Leverage: Hype, No Evidence Revealed.
🚨This is an issue we have been highlighting in our publications since last week: 🚨Hype... Hype... Hype. 🌍Where are the deals that India, Malaysia, and Pakistan supposedly made with Iran to allow their ships and tankers to pass? 🚢Where are the 20...
US Ship Finally Reaches Persian Gulf Port, Loads Supplies
🚨GOOD HORMUZ NEWS🚨 So, finally some good news. One of the US-flagged 🇺🇸 ships in the Persian Gulf was able to get into a port. While in port, they loaded food, fuel, and water, while conducting a crew change. This is good news,...
Indiana's Freight Market Evolution: Indy Ranks 9th Nationwide
It is important to watch how this shapes freight markets in Indiana. Indianapolis is the 9th largest trucking market in the US. https://t.co/ltctV6fb43