Blacklane’s Premium Valet Service Fills Uber’s Gap
Blacklane a highly predictable experience, but it doesn't do real-time pickups (nor should it, since it's for special use cases) 1. I use it exclusively at the Austin airport because they are allowed to park closer to the terminal, and they come help with the bags. 2. I have also used it 2x to drive from SF to Tahoe... because the car type is basically the top 10% of Uber Black cars. If you're in the car for three hours, you want it to be the most comfortable and new car. 3. It shines in some international cities. This is a fantastic acquisition for Uber... because this use case doesn't fit into robotaxis, since the driver is also a valet to help with bags.
Zimbabwe's Roads Need Reconstruction, Not Misplaced Criticism
Councils have their AUTONOMOUS BUDGETS, the Ministry simply approves the budgets…. They collect the revenue & spend it… ZINARA doesn’t fix roads, it COLLECTS REVENUE & distributes it to national & local road authorities. You are misinformed. President @edmnangagwa inherited...
Airliners Designed to Fly Through Engine Fires
Commercial planes are designed for engines to be able to go on fire and keep flying They cut off the fuel, hydraulics and electrics immediately, pump it with fire retardant and that existinguishes the fire in most cases And then you declare...
Hollywood Gets New K Line Extension and Bowl Station
Section of the LA map showing downtown Hollywood. The existing B line heavy rail subway runs through here and the recently approved K line extension will connect and terminate here in Hollywood. There will also apparently be a new station...
Odd‑even Plate Rules May Dictate Rationing Schedule
How will they ration then? Odd number plates get to buy on Tuesday and the like?
Delta Flight Returns Minutes After Takeoff Amid Engine Fire
Delta Air Lines Returned Minutes After Takeoff With An Engine On Fire — Passengers Filmed Flames From The Cabin - View from the Wing https://t.co/yAmKTzIcv4
Freight Rates Surge 12% as Flatbed Capacity Tightens
CH Robinson, the largest freight broker, ups their rate forecast to +12% this year. They also mention the incredible strength of flatbed trucking. According to SONAR, nearly half of all flatbed loads are being rejected by carriers. Source: FreightCaviar https://t.co/zBb6ZV8OkV
Flatbed Trucking Signals Bullish Freight Market Surge
Despite the noise around the war, this is the most bullish setup we’ve had in the domestic freight market since COVID. The industrials are roaring back, as proven by the strength of flatbed trucking.
Hormuz Strait Events Differ From Administration's Claims
What’s really going on in the straight of Hormuz is NOT what the admin is saying
Outbound Traffic Outpaces Inbound; Strait Needs Two‑way Flow
We're managing to squeeze a few additional ships back out of the Strait of Hormuz, but as the Bloomberg chart below highlights far more are leaving (outbound) than returning (inbound). On one level that's obvious (who wants to go *into* the...
Kharg Island's Role in US‑Iran Oil Tactics
Can the US "take the oil" from Iran? Does Kharg Island matter? And what can the GCC do about developing bypass pipelines? I discuss with @BeckyCNN @CNN
LGA Terminal B Security Waits Reach Up to 2.5 Hours
LGA @lgaairport Terminal B report, Monday 9am - looking at around 20 mins Precheck line and I'm guessing 2-2.5 hours for main security. (That "90 minutes" sign is about halfway down the line.) https://t.co/THkzdselGz
Pixel's Transit Mode and Commute Alerts Launch Widely
📍🚆 One of March's best Pixel features - Transit mode and commute notifications are finally rolling out widely ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/xSgUle3ncM https://t.co/gqWvOHqfCZ
US Pullout May Open Door for Chinese Taiwan Attack
China. Taiwan Strait and threat on Taiwan. US has pulled military from Asia. Does that leave an opportunity for China to attack Taiwan? What would that do to supply chains?
US Coast Guard Allows Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba
Interesting development. "The United States Coast Guard is allowing a Russian tanker full of crude oil to reach Cuba, delivering a critical supply of energy to the island nation after months of an effective oil blockade by the Trump administration..." https://t.co/WTcPH6z6eD
Ships Aren't in Strait of Hormuz, Just Iranian Waters
If you want to visit the Strait of Hormuz, you have to go out further than the water off Bandar Abbas. They are not even in the Strait. These are ships anchored in Iranian waters.
Hormuz Vessel Traffic Plummets From 300s to 13
Straight of Hormuz Traffic over time. Vessel traffic dropped by Mid 300s in late Feb to 13 the last week. Just to give you a sense.... https://t.co/lVJpLM2VFe
U.S. Clings to Anti‑EV Myths as World Advances
The United States is almost unique in choosing to believe in a bunch of anti-EV nonsense. Anti-EV B.S. is a luxury belief. And it's a luxury the rest of the world is deciding it can no longer afford. https://t.co/7S9UrBqiId
Chinese ULCSs Navigate Hormuz, Hinting at Geopolitical Signal
Two Chinese ultra-large container vessels from COSCO successfully transited Hormuz today ... was that "tribute" to Washington too? Come on. https://t.co/HcXHI5iQsD
Jet Fuel Surge Threatens Airline Profits, Spurs Fare Hikes
🇺🇸 ✈️ United: Jet fuel prices have more than doubled in three weeks, if continues, annual fuel bill would exceed $11 billion (more than double its best-ever annual profit) New York–London fares up 177% (week-on-week) 📈 🇺🇸✈️ Delta: $400 million hit due...
China’s Driverless Bus Operates Non‑Stop, 24/7
No Driver, No Breaks: China’s #Autonomous Bus Runs 24/7 by @jacksonhinklle #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/bJdmx8VNwr
NY Flight Cancelled Amid RDU Airport Disruption
My flight to New York this morning was Cancelled. I am schedule to arrive early afternoon on a later flight. https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/rdu-airport-alert-what-happened-at-rdu-terminal-1-evacuated-flights-disrupted-is-rdu-airport-open-or-closed-today-how-to-get-refund-raleigh-durham-international-airport-180291/amp/
Cut Business Travel, Boost Video Calls to Save Energy
Given there is an energy crisis, why is no effort being made to reduce consumption by encouraging more use of video calls? Most business travel is performative effort, not essential.
Engine Fire Forces Delta A330 Emergency Landing, All Safe
Delta Air Lines Flight DL104 from São Paulo/Guarulhos to Atlanta last night.... shortly after takeoff, the left engine caught fire with loud explosions and visible flames. Passengers described the tension during the climb, but the crew acted fast, declared an emergency,...
Toyota Nails EVs While Porsche, BMW Face Market Turmoil
Harry's Garage on the turmoil in the car market. Particularly interesting on future for Porsche and BMW, Toyota getting their EV strategies right: https://t.co/OmKO7x4day
CSCL Vessels Exit Strait, Proceed to Gulf of Oman
The CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean of @COSCOSHIPPING have exited the Strait through the Aya-TOLL-ah booth and are heading into the Gulf of Oman. They were turned around on 27 March but able to exit on 30 March. https://t.co/TzdI2Ra790
Government to Reassess 2030 ZEV Mandate, End Poor EVs
Government (I use the term loosely) to review the ZEV Mandate for 2030. Bye bye shitty EVs.
Cathay Pacific Limits Power Banks: Two Carry‑On, No In‑Flight Use
With immediate effect, the following applies to all Cathay Pacific flights: • Each customer may carry a maximum of two power banks, which must be packed in carry‑on baggage only. • Use of and recharging power banks onboard is not permitted at...
Jet Fuel Prices Double, Asian Markets Hit Hard
JET FUEL prices have more than doubled since the onset of the war between the United States, Israel and Iran. Jet fuel swaps in Singapore are trading at more than $200 per barrel up from just over $90 before the...
Europe Faces Imminent Jet Fuel Shortage, Airlines Warned
Also - a serious jet fuel shortage is less than a week away across multiple different markets, including at some major European airport hubs - who are informing airlines to prepare for a potential ‘no-fuel available here’ scenario
Driving a Semi: Japanese Students' Iconic American Experience
We used to host Japanese exchange students and would take them down to the truck terminal to drive a semi and stop at the Pilot. It was the highlight of their American experience. Nothing is more American than traditional trucking culture....
United Airlines Aims to Fly Like Apple
We just saw United Airlines big plans for the future and, yes, it wants to fly like Apple https://www.techradar.com/tech/i-just-saw-united-airlines-big-plans-for-the-future-and-yes-it-wants-to-fly-like-apple
JSW Group Backs Parallel Launches with MG Majestor 2026
While JSW Motors is an independent brand, the JSW Group also holds a majority stake in JSW MG Motor India, which is running a parallel track of launches (like the MG Majestor) in 2026.
Stolen Kit Kats Reveal Widespread Cargo Crime
It’s going to take a load of stolen Kit Kats for people to realize how pervasive and common cargo crime is.
Catch My Early CNBC Interview on Freight Outlook
I will be on CNBC at 5:15 AM ET today. Talking about the state of freight. Tune in!
Preventable Airspace Failure Claims 67 Lives in 2025 Crash
New video from the final seconds of that tragic crash over Washington has everyone talking again ✈️ CBS's 60 Minutes just dropped more footage of American Airlines Flight 5342 and the Army Black Hawk helicopter colliding over the Potomac River on...
GCC Seeks Alternatives as Hormuz Bottleneck Persists
Plenty of analysis of the Gulf's two bypass pipelines - but as Hormuz remains near-shut, what more can the GCC do to avoid the Strait and narrow? https://t.co/6EwDOmaObS @TheNationalNews
Middle East Luxury Cars Profit Powerhouse Amid Softening Demand
JUST IN: Middle East luxury car market, a profit powerhouse despite <10% sales volume, faces headwinds as global demand softens.
Middle East Conflict, Drones Tighten Flight Paths, Raising Aviation Risk
JUST IN: Middle East conflict and drone proliferation are increasing aviation dangers by narrowing flight paths, according to Europe's top safety regulator.
South Africa Should Adopt SADC Visa‑free Travel Corridors
Airports in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania etc have designated SADC corridors. SADC citizens are Visa exempt in almost ALL SADC countries, so it’s convenient to separate them from other travellers. South Africa can do the same, it won’t hurt anyone….
BYD Expects 15% Export Growth over Target
BYD signaled to analysts that exports this year will probably beat its previous target by 15% https://t.co/UKsfRVFbm4
2006 Lexus GX
All this fit is missing is the keys to a 2006 Lexus GX470 with 158,000 miles and perfect service records https://t.co/myR6a2RcEe
How WWI Shipping Turned the Tide Against Germany
With Freedom of the Seas at risk once again, earlier this year we had the hosts of the Not So Quiet on the Western Front podcast talk about WWI Shipping. What Went on With Shipping: The World War One Edition |...
VinMotion Unveils Motion 2: Next‑gen Logistics Humanoid
Motion 2 Arrives: VinMotion’s Next-Gen Humanoid for Industrial #Logistics by @CyberRobooo #AI #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/1yMagg0Mmx
20 Massive Oil Tankers Set to Transit Strait of Hormuz
Relax, everyone in Asia. 20 "big boats of oil" are about to pass through SoH.
United Adopts Apple‑like Ecosystem with New Upgrades
After testing United’s latest upgrades, from Starlink Wi-Fi to its new “Elevated” cabins, a clearer strategy emerges: a push toward a more connected, consistent airline experience that increasingly echoes Apple’s ecosystem approach ahead of its 100th year. https://t.co/Tt3bBDxQbB
Inflatable Scooter Backpack Revolutionizes City Transportation
Backpack-to-Ride: Inflatable Electric Scooter Redefines Urban Mobility by @tweetciiiim #AI #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/cWBFEoBd2k
Ignoring EVs Costs America Higher Gas Bills
The Iran War is showing that there are costs to disbelieving in technology. Americans ignored EVs while the rest of the world embraced them. Now we're paying the price in higher gas bills. https://t.co/7S9UrBqiId
Shipping Self‑insures Hormuz Risk via P&I Clubs
"Insurance companies won't write Hormuz policies" is complicated by the fact that a lot of underwriting for the ship is actually written by mutual associations (P&I Clubs) As companies they are "buying insurance" but as an industry the shipping sector is...
Order‑and‑Wait Model Ends Car‑Buying War, Benefits Consumers
The End of the Car-Buying War: Why the New "Order-and-Wait" Model is a Win for Consumers https://t.co/YRKdxlBNlZ