American Journal of Transportation, AJOT

01/08/2026

🚆 Did you know a single rail corridor could reduce mineral transport costs by 30% and cut transit times from weeks to hours?

That’s why Africa’s rail network is becoming a focal point in global competition for resources and trade dominance. 🌍

Dive into the full story here: https://www.ajot.com/insights/full/ai-africa-us-and-china-go-head-to-head-in-battle-for-continents-railways

01/08/2026

A shift in global beef production is underway. Brazil’s rise is helping ease supply constraints—and changing how meat moves across borders. 🌍

What does this mean for shippers, carriers, and ports?

🔗 Full story here: https://www.ajot.com/news/brazil-surpassing-us-as-top-beef-producer-easing-global-supply-squeeze

01/06/2026

✈️ Prestwick Airport is expanding its logistics identity

Beyond serving as an import hub for Chinese e-commerce, it’s now supporting exports of iconic Scottish products like salmon and whisky.

A strong example of how air cargo hubs can adapt to changing global trade patterns.

🔗 Read the full article:
https://www.ajot.com/insights/full/ai-prestwick-airport-not-just-import-hub-for-chinese-e-commerce-but-gateway-for-scottish-salmon-and-whisky

01/05/2026

🚚 Big moves in logistics

Trinity Logistics has expanded its reach with the acquisition of Granite Logistics | Agent for Trinity Logistics—another development shaping the and space.

Read more 🔗 https://www.ajot.com/news/trinity-logistics-expands-reach-with-granite-logistics-acquisitiont

12/31/2025

🚆 Labor stability takes a major step forward in U.S. freight rail.

Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen have voted to ratify a new national freight rail contract—a development with broad implications for rail operations, supply chains, and shippers nationwide.

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.ajot.com/news/members-of-the-brotherhood-of-locomotive-engineers-and-trainmen-vote-to-ratify-new-national-freight-rail-contract

12/30/2025

🚢 Big leadership news in shipping and logistics

Maersk has named Blicher as its new regional president for North America, highlighting the company’s focus on leadership and regional strategy in global trade.

Read the full article here:
https://www.ajot.com/news/maersk-names-blicher-as-new-regional-president-for-north-america

12/30/2025

Leadership shifts at the port authority level can ripple across global supply chains.

The CEO of AAPA has stepped down—raising fresh questions about the future direction of U.S. ports, policy, and infrastructure priorities. ⚓

Read the full update:
👉 https://www.ajot.com/insights/full/ai-aapa-ceo-davis-resigns

12/29/2025

✈️ Chicago just got busier—and that’s good news for supply chains.

American Airlines is adding 100 new daily departures this spring, significantly expanding its Chicago footprint and improving connectivity across the network.

For shippers, forwarders, and logistics planners, more flights mean more options, flexibility, and resilience.

🔗 Read more: https://www.ajot.com/news/american-takes-chicago-expansion-up-a-notch-with-100-new-daily-departures-this-spring

12/29/2025

Make plans to join TrinityRail® and RSI Logistics for the 2026 Winter Meeting of the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS). Join leading industry experts for the latest information on railroad operating practices, freight car supply, legislative matters, and innovations in transportation. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/4pUNRMD

12/29/2025

🥩 Market pressure is rippling through the supply chain.

U.S. cattle ranchers are pushing back as the Trump administration presses for lower beef prices—raising new questions for ag logistics, cold chain capacity, and freight economics.

Read how policy shifts are colliding with rural producers and downstream transport.

👉 https://www.ajot.com/news/insight-not-a-happy-trump-supporter-cattle-ranchers-hit-by-push-for-lower-beef-prices

12/26/2025

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12/24/2025