American Journal of Transportation, AJOT

09/11/2025

UPDATE: Salvage operations have started to open a channel to allow ships to safely transit to and from Pier G at the Port of Long Beach following an incident on Tuesday morning that caused an estimated 75 shipping containers to fall from the cargo ship Mississippi. Unified Command continues response to the incident with a focus on safety

For more details about the incident and recovery, visit our website: https://ow.ly/Ig0850WUVGj

09/10/2025

At the Port of Long Beach, a Unified Command has been activated after containers fell into the harbor. Officials are working together to ensure safety, protect the environment, and coordinate recovery.

👉 Full story here: https://www.ajot.com/news/unified-command-responds-to-fallen-containers-at-the-port-of-long-beach

09/10/2025

All Port of Long Beach terminals are OPEN and operable as fallen containers are recovered from the water. Pier G is open and operating except for the immediate area around the affected vessel. Only one minor injury has been reported in the incident.

09/10/2025

A Unified Command has been established to respond to an incident Tuesday morning that caused an estimated 67 shipping containers to fall off the cargo ship Mississippi and into the water at Pier G within the Port of Long Beach just after 9 a.m.

Representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, Long Beach Fire Department, Long Beach Police Department, Port of Long Beach, Army Corps of Engineers and other commercial representatives are responding to the incident.

No injuries have been reported. No other terminals or Port operations have been impacted. The terminal is open to truck drivers picking up containers.

Read more: https://ow.ly/HjXg50WUgzY

09/10/2025

deugro has successfully delivered 700 kilometers of subsea cables, totaling 15,500 metric tons, to a cable-laying vessel in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

U.S.–EU trade negotiations remain unfinished, with critical sticking points slowing progress.
AJOT explains what’s at stake for shippers, policymakers, and global trade.

➡️ Full story here: https://www.ajot.com/premium/ajot-us-eu-trade-deal-remains-work-in-progress

09/10/2025

Why are truck drivers in such short supply? 📉 The answer isn’t simple — demographics, lifestyle, and freight demand are all part of the

Dive into the latest analysis here:
👉 https://www.ajot.com/premium/ajot-truck-drivers-are-in-demand-with-many-factors-contributing-to-a-shortage

09/10/2025

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09/09/2025

🚉 ✈️St. Louis is making bold moves in the world of freight and logistics — using its strategic location and multimodal network to strengthen supply chains nationwide. 🚢 🚛

Find out how the city is “playing logistics chess” to stay ahead in today’s competitive transportation landscape:

👉 https://www.ajot.com/premium/ajot-st-louis-continues-to-play-logistics-chess

09/08/2025

🚛🌐 From the Caribbean to Europe — Trailer Bridge is on the move.
The logistics provider is extending its capabilities into European military supply chains, strengthening its role in critical global defense logistics.

👉 Dive into the full story here:
https://www.ajot.com/premium/ajot-trailer-bridge-making-strides-in-military-logistics-in-europe

09/06/2025

📦 For 35 years, intermodal transportation has been reshaping how goods move across the globe. But the story doesn’t end there—the sector continues to adapt, innovate, and push forward into a more efficient and sustainable future.

🔎 Dive into AJOT’s full feature on the evolution of intermodal transportation:
👉 https://www.ajot.com/premium/ajot-intermodal-transportation-continues-to-evolve-after-35-years-of-service