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AJOT is dedicated to providing shippers, carriers, transportation intermediaries, and logistics professionals coverage of news and events that shape the world of international trade and transportation. Using a crisp, concise reporting style, our staff of experienced journalists based throughout the country, provide unparalleled coverage of diverse topics including all aspects of container shipping

, project cargo, air freight, logistics, and economics, which is distributed in print and online media channels such as the daily AJOT Newsroom newsletter, Insights and Reports, and our Digital Edition along with video webcasts and podcasts.

17/10/2025

How are U.S.-China trade tensions reshaping the world’s ports?

🇫🇷 Marseille Seaport President Christophe Castaner says ports must now act as pillars of resilience — building strength through renewable energy, logistics modernization, and digital innovation.

His message to the maritime community: “This confrontation between two power models is changing everything.”

Read more ➡️ https://www.ajot.com/insights/full/ai-port-of-marseilles-castaner-warns-about-us-trade-confrontation-with-china

15/10/2025

🚢 Ro/Ro operators hit with higher U.S. port fees.

The USTR’s latest Section 301 action may reshape how foreign-built Ro/Ro vessels operate at U.S. ports. With port fees tripling overnight, carriers like Wallenius Wilhelmsen are reevaluating 2025 forecasts — and U.S. consumers could feel the cost downstream.

How will these changes reshape Ro/Ro operations and global supply chains?

👉 Get the full breakdown from AJOT: https://www.ajot.com/insights/full/ai-the-ro-ro-double-whammy-hits-home

15/10/2025

✈️ US Air Safety at Risk as Air Traffic Controllers Become “Pawns” in Shutdown

More than 13,000 U.S. air traffic controllers now face mounting stress and financial uncertainty amid the ongoing government shutdown — a development that some warning voices say threatens the reliability and safety of our air transport network. (Reuters)

📉 With staffing strains already blamed for 53% of flight delays since the shutdown began (vs. 5% in “normal” times), the question is: how resilient is U.S. air traffic control under prolonged political gridlock?

➡️ Dive into the full analysis:

https://www.ajot.com/news/us-air-safety-at-risk-with-traffic-controllers-as-pawns-in-shutdown-official-says

14/10/2025

From next-gen heavy lifters to eco-friendly engines 🌊

💡—the fleet is reinventing how oversized cargo moves across the globe.

But with trade tensions and energy politics reshaping demand, where will the market go next?

Find out in our latest article: https://www.ajot.com/premium/ajot-mpps-a-fleet-in-transition

09/10/2025

Once a familiar name for affordable European getaways, ✈️ Condor Airlines is now making waves in the global air cargo industry.

With sleek new Airbus A330neo jets, partnerships with Emirates Cargo and cargo.one, and routes across North America, Latin America, and Asia, Condor is proving that transformation takes vision — and altitude. 🌍📦

💬 Could Condor’s rise challenge major cargo carriers like Lufthansa or Emirates?

Read the full story ➡️ https://www.ajot.com/premium/ajot-condor-cargo-efforts-take-flight

08/10/2025

🚢 Canada’s Port of Churchill, located in northern Manitoba, is poised for a major transformation.

What was once a seasonal export hub is now the focus of a bold plan for year-round shipping, critical minerals trade, and deeper integration with Europe.
A new partnership between Arctic Gateway Group and Fednav is driving the vision.

Dive into the full story: https://www.ajot.com/premium/ajot-port-of-churchill-destined-for-bigger-role-in-canadas-foreign-trade

Have you ever considered how Arctic trade routes might impact global logistics? Share your thoughts below!

08/10/2025

How are U.S. tariffs reshaping global air cargo flows — and can AI help carriers adapt?

New data from Xeneta reveals a noticeable softening in India→U.S. air traffic after U.S. import duties hit 50%, even as e-commerce volumes flow toward Europe.

📉 “Feast or famine” is how Xeneta describes current trade-lane volatility. Carriers are being forced to adjust capacity dynamically and rethink routing strategies. AJOT

Are you seeing tariff-driven disruptions in your lanes?
How fast can you pivot routing or partner networks to mitigate risk?

Read more in AJOT ➡️ https://www.ajot.com/insights/full/ai-trumps-import-tariffs-now-weighing-on-air-cargo-traffic

07/10/2025

🚢 “Tariffs are hurting ports — not reviving domestic crane production.” That’s the blunt message from U.S. port officials at the AAPA convention.
They warn that a proposed 100% tariff on Chinese ship-to-shore cranes could derail port upgrades, inflate costs, and ripple across supply chains. AAPA is pushing for rescission of the most damaging measures.

👉 Dive into the full AJOT article here: https://www.ajot.com/insights/full/ai-aapa-u.s-ports-express-frustration-with-trump-tariffs

What do you think—should the U.S. double down on tariffs or rethink policy to support ports? 💡

03/10/2025

Change at the helm of one of America’s busiest ports

Mario Cordero, who’s led the Port of Long Beach for 8½ years, has announced his retirement. Under his leadership, the port expanded green initiatives, reduced truck congestion via rail integration, and even explored offshore wind energy.

Curious who might succeed him — and what this means for U.S. ports moving toward sustainability?

📖 Read the full story: https://www.ajot.com/insights/full/ai-port-of-long-beachs-mario-cordero-is-retiring

✅ What do you think will be the biggest challenge for the next Port CEO?

03/10/2025

AI isn’t just a buzzword — it’s changing how project logistics gets done. From Excel sheets to intelligent platforms, companies are finding faster, smarter ways to manage complexity.

📈 Where do you see the biggest opportunities for AI in logistics?

Full article: https://www.ajot.com/premium/ajot-from-excel-to-ai-a-tech-breakthrough-for-project-logistics

03/10/2025

📦 Facing a slump in demand and shrinking freight rates, European freight forwarders are choosing efficiency over expansion. Rather than chasing big acquisitions, they’re making cuts, reorganizing, and tightening their base operations.

Will this focus on lean operations help them weather the storm — or could it hamper growth and innovation down the line?

📰 Dive into the full article here: https://www.ajot.com/insights/full/ai-european-freight-forwarders-focus-on-cost-cutting-rather-than-ma

👇 Share your thoughts:

Is this a short-term defensive posture or a lasting shift?

How will it affect competition, technology adoption, or service levels?

02/10/2025

🚢 When you think “project cargo,” you probably imagine giant turbines, heavy machinery, or oversized freight. ⚙️

But according to DHL’s VP, a wave of unexpected customers is now driving new demand in this space.

Find out who they are—and what it means for the logistics industry:
👉 https://www.ajot.com/premium/ajot-dhl-vp-on-project-cargos-unlikely-new-customers

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The American Journal of Transportation (AJOT) is a transportation and logistics newspaper designed to reach decision makers and buyers of freight / transportation services.

The Boston Marine Guide was founded in 1919 by Edwin J. Lang. It was the preeminent trade journal for New England shippers of the day and in the last century has become one of North America’s leading Multi Modal Trade and Logistics news services. With over 10,000 industry trade professionals reading the daily newsletter and print publication, it positions the AJOT as a valuable tool to reach BCO’s and Trade Intermediaries. The AJOT is an effective marketing asset and further info can be found on AJOT.com!