Iran Shifts Oil Payments to Yuan, Undermining Dollar Dominance
Iran has stated it will allow tankers through the Strait of Hormuz - but only for shipments paid for in Chinese yuan rather than US dollars. The dollar is THE standard currency of the fossil fuel trade. Iran didn’t just announce this on their own. China knew and consented - not that anyone is saying it out loud, but it’s completely obvious. This is China, stepping in to America’s most valuable soft power - being the global currency of fossil fuel. This… THIS feels like WWIII to me.
Middle East Crisis Threatens Global Heavy‑Industry Supply Chains
"The Narrowing Straits: Why the Middle East Crisis is a Fault Line for Global Industry" - my own expert comentary on a recent interview with Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc, and the impact on key heavy industries and supply chains they...
Beijing‑Pyongyang 24‑Hour Train Resumes, Easing Ties
The 24-Hour Train Between Beijing and Pyongyang Is Back on Track—The resumption of railway travel restores some normalcy to a rocky relationship between North Korea and China @timothywmartin @chuqin_jiang https://t.co/A8nPnkjONl https://t.co/A8nPnkjONl
US LNG Demand Soars, Venture Global Expands Plant
MORE US LNG EXPORTS 🇺🇸 🚢 Venture Global will move forward with an $8.6 billion expansion of its third LNG plant in Louisiana Global demand for US LNG is surging as the war in the Middle East cuts off shipments from...
E195‑E2 Eliminates Middle Seats with Roomy 2‑2 Layout
No middle seats on this aircraft. The Embraer E195-E2 gives you either a window or an aisle — that’s it. No middle seat drama. With a comfortable 2-2 layout, PW1900G geared turbofan engines and up to 5,500km range, this “small” jet quietly...
Exposing Freight Fraud: Real Stories of Theft
Newest FW show: Fraud Watch We will cover the crazy stories of theft and fraud that have become so pervasive in freight
U.S. Airline Capacity Up 32% Yet Fuel Use Stagnates
This is the first in a series of data visualization projects we're rolling out from @theaircurrent. Amazing to chart the increase in efficiency in U.S. (and see the shocks) while capacity has increased 32% and airlines are burning nearly the...
DC Area Flights Diverted to RDU, PHL, JFK
Looks like all incoming planes into DCA IAD BWI and RIC being diverted to RDU, PHL, and a few to JFK. Others returning to departure airports based on Flightradar. Gonna be a long night
Doc Shoemaker's First XB-1 Taxi Test Delivers Golden Audio
Back when “Doc” Shoemaker had fun doing XB-1’s first (baby) taxi test. The audio is gold. https://t.co/BgoVqX0zOd
US Maritime Crisis Spurs Bipartisan Push for Lean Dual‑Use Ships
1/ The US maritime base is in crisis A new Whitehouse Maritime Action Plan (MAP) highlights a rare bipartisan truth: rebuilding shipbuilding capacity is natsec priority. the core debate? expensive battleships vs. lean fast dual-use vessels https://t.co/ornn1pqNVC
Minute-Long Fast Charging Powers Autonomous Bus Revolution
Fast charging electric buses in a few minutes is the future of autonomous transformation, including robotaxis. 🔋🚕 https://t.co/dAG4ua58op
Real Oil Tanker Explosions Make Hollywood Stunts Look Fake
I always thought Hollywood explosions were super fake over the top exaggerations until this week when I saw actual oil tankers getting blown up. https://t.co/db4pOheLSX
Littering in Waymo? Deserve a Spot in Hell
There is a special place in hell for people who leave trash in a Waymo.
New Maritime Routes May Persist Post‑War as Backup Services
Ocean carriers and new ways to serve the Middle East with the Strait closed. How much of the new approaches will be maintained at war’s end? At the minimum as viable secondary services to keep them functioning.
Airport Security Line: Don't Let Late Passengers Cut
If a passenger is running late and asks to cut you at airport security, should you let them cut you? What's the correct etiquette there? Here's my take... https://t.co/CkBcAehyDe
Gemini Powers Google Maps with AI-Driven Personalized Routing
We’ve reimagined the way our Gemini models power @GoogleMaps. Here are some use cases you can try (and the advancements that make them possible): “Find a well-lit pickleball court that’s usually less busy on Tuesday nights” ➡️ Maps performs multi-step reasoning across...
Airport Pickup Backs Out over Rising Gas Costs
My Monday airport pickup service in Charleston just called to say they can’t honor the rate we agreed to because of the jump in gas prices. Here we go.
United Flight Delays Repeat: 2+ Hour Wait Again
Once again, a 2 hour 22 minute delay on a @United flight that was supposed to last less than 6 hours. We had to deplane, now waiting for re-boarding. The second time in less than three months 🤦🏻♂️ https://t.co/7xQZ4foxTl
Middle East Conflict Eases Container Overcapacity Concerns
Middle East Conflict Dampens Fears of Container Sector Overcapacity. Reshaping of maritime and supply chains. https://t.co/RTI4NDrVRx
Shipping Adopts Airline Hub-and-Spoke to Cut Cargo Handling
Container line shipping and transshipment hubs. Like the airlines’ hub and spoke. For the carriers vs multiple handlings of cargo.
Concern Grows Over Strategic Strait of Hormuz Tensions
I am sorry @SecWar, but there are some of us are worried about the Strait of Hormuz.
Seized Trump Oil Tankers Drain U.S. Treasury, Sale Blocked
Um... "The seizures have put the U.S. government in a financial bind. The ships are highly expensive to maintain. And the Trump administration cannot legally sell their oil without a judge’s permission." https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/us/politics/trump-seized-oil-tankers-cost.html
Even in the Wrong Sea, Ships Get Escorted
At least someone is escorting a commercial ship. Wrong sea, but I will take it.
Secure Strait of Hormuz to Ensure Stable Oil Prices
Energy, especially oil, is the backbone of every economy. As I said, a stable oil price, $55 to $70, keeps the global economy running smoothly. But it’s about more than price, it’s about keeping the two-mile stretch of the Strait...
Zim's Q4 Loss Raises Questions on Hapag‑Lloyd Acquisition
Zim. Q4 loss. What does that mean to buying them? If the union calms down, what is Hapag-Lloyd getting? A smart move? Or a mistake?
Iran's Real Power: Controlling the Strait of Hormuz
My take on Iran's biggest advantage in the war: "The US & Israel are making mincemeat out of Iran, but Iranians still hold their key card: the Strait of Hormuz, which remains shut down. A great friend in Dubai said he...
Chemical Shortage Hits Asia as Naphtha Supply Dries Up
More than “Five Asian petrochemical plants have declared force majeure in the past ten days because their naphtha supply was cut off at the Strait of Hormuz. The emergency reserves are crude oil. The shortage is chemicals.”
Emirates, Qatar Flights Fly Empty, First-Class Solo
Emirates And Qatar Flights Are Empty — Passengers Have Whole First Or Business Class Cabins To Themselves - View from the Wing https://t.co/WyPl6Tmz9c
Auto Industry Sees Surge in Freight Fraud and Cargo Theft
The auto industry people are noticing the massive uptick in freight fraud and cargo theft
UAE Rail Shifts 459k Tons in Nine Days
With the Strait of Hormuz closed, the UAE has turned to its rail network. Etihad Rail Freight has transported 459,000 tons of cargo and 7,900 containers in only 9 days. UAE’S INFRASTRUCTURE MITIGATES THE WAR’S COLLATERAL DAMAGE. https://t.co/cRyWRv4gvD
Simple Time Question Outsmarts Freight Fraud Scammers
Asking freight fraud scammers what time it is where they are trips them up so much more frequently than you’d think
Real‑time Hormuz Strait Vessel Traffic Data Updated Every 30 Minutes
Data for Hormuz Strait vessel traffic, updated every 30 minutes To monitor Hormuz Strait vessel traffic updated every 30 minutes, 24-hour rolling, type TRHBTKCD Index and WSL SHIPPING in Bloomberg. (via Torsten Slok of Apollo) https://t.co/FEU44SH6R5
Navy’s Capability Outpaces Capacity, Leaving Few Ready Ships
Hegseth says the Navy is performing better than expected. He says the Navy had a comprehensive plan for the Strait of Hormuz. He says we have the best warships in the world. He says we have enough munitions. All of that can be true. And...
USAF Mobility Crews Finally Gain Situational Awareness Momentum
Far too early to say what happened as the investigation plays out. But something to watch is how USAF's mobility crews have been screaming for improved situational awareness on the bulk of its tankers and airlifters and it's finally getting...
Flight Attendant Prevents Phone Distraction, Prioritizes Safety
American Airlines Flight Attendant Spots a Phone Pointed at a Woman — Makes a Smart Safety Check in a ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ Boarding Moment - View from the Wing https://t.co/C5EnlPCeNe
Waymo Buses Double School Bus Passes Despite Superior Safety
TBH, the fact that Waymos pass school buses 2x as often as human drivers really surprised me given how much better/safer they are for every other important category. Seems like something @Waymo should fix ASAP.
Avianca Lifemiles 160% Bonus: Potential First-Class Deal?
Avianca Lifemiles is offering up to a 160% bonus on purchased miles, which could be a way to get a deal on Star Alliance first & business class tickets. Is it worth it? https://t.co/5jySuKLQb1
Flying Car Shifts From Road to Sky Instantly
This New Flying Car Transforms From Ground to Air in Seconds by @XRoboHub #Automotive #Transport #SelfDrivingCars https://t.co/xQzMDGnNWq
Refined Product Prices, Not Crude, Will Drive Demand Collapse
Crude prices aren't what will ultimately drive the necessary demand destruction should the Strait of Hormuz remain closed. That job will fall to refined product prices, the things we as consumers actually consume. Singapore spot jet fuel prices are there already, over...
Google Maps Redesign Prioritizes Road Focus over Screen
The new Google Maps redesign aims to keep your eyes on the road, not your screen. https://t.co/P5isju0yu7 #GoogleMaps #TechNews #technology #satnav
Saudi Bypass of Hormuz Spurs Red Sea Supertanker Surge
Supertankers Build Up in Red Sea as Saudi Arabia Races to Bypass Hormuz. The plan and how much the infrastructure can handle. https://t.co/0tUBLK1icp
Jet Fuel Prices Jump 85% Amid Middle East Tensions
This move follows a similar decision by Air India earlier this week, driven by a reported 85% surge in jet fuel prices due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Tehran’s Real Leverage: Shutting Hormuz, Not Drone Control
Everyone wants a Hormuz EZ-Pass but Tehran's primary leverage is keeping the Strait closed to *all* traffic. It's the total supply flow lost—not the destinations— that ultimately matters. And no guarantee that person with whom you're negotiating is controlling the drones. https://t.co/xNoSi9YCh5
Small‑Cap Investors Mimic Dunkirk, Smuggling Oil Through Hormuz
The Little Ships of Dunkirk except its small cap investors smuggling oil through the Strait of Hormuz https://t.co/grhS8iKYsL
Iran’s Missiles, Not Blockage, Are Hormuz’s Real Risk
Guys, relax, the only risk in transiting the Strait of Hormuz is that Iran will shoot a missile at your ship. Otherwise it's open for transit. An all-time quote from our Secretary of War. https://t.co/kwQ5Ij84KT
Helium Shortage Looms as Qatar Supply Disrupted
Everyone is talking about the impact of closing the Strait of Hormuz on oil and gas. I haven't seen much discussion of the war's impact on helium. Most people think of helium as being a fun gas you use for...
Strait Closure Likely if Conflict with Iran Escalates
Closure of the strait is one of the most obvious possible consequences of conflict with Iran...
Shipping Firms Claim Jones Act Waiver Won’t Cut Gas Prices
U.S. Shipping Interests Say Jones Act Waiver Would Do Little to Lower Gasoline Prices https://t.co/t3xQicEjjv
Brooks Brothers Funds United's Minimalist Amenity Kit Branding
United’s Business Class Amenity Kit Barely Uses the Airline’s Name — Here’s Why Brooks Brothers Is Paying for the Bag - View from the Wing https://t.co/0ZU1h5SAul
Gulf Ship Attacks Lack Western Target Pattern, Disrupt All Vessels
Gulf Ship Attacks Show No Pattern of Western Targeting as Strikes Spread Beyond Hormuz. Any ships attacked bring things to a standstill. https://t.co/h4vsx1OV11