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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.

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

02/10/2025

🌍 When Ports Become Battlefields: AI & Geopolitics Encroach

What if the next flashpoint in global power isn’t in the skies or cyberspace—but at your local port terminal?

➡️ Click to read the full story
https://www.ajot.com/insights/full/ai-control-of-worlds-port-terminals-major-concern-with-geopolitics-omnipresent

Drop a comment — do you think ports will be nationalized again? Or privatized further?

01/10/2025

Big moves at the Port of New Orleans! 🚢📦

The port is investing in new markets and major infrastructure upgrades to strengthen its role in global trade. From expanding container capacity to building stronger inland connections, the future is taking shape on the Gulf Coast.

👉 Read the full story here: https://www.ajot.com/premium/ajot-port-of-new-orleans-moving-ahead-building-new-markets-and-infrastructure

What do you think this means for jobs, trade, and shipping in the region?

25/09/2025

Big news for harbor trucking at Oakland: CargoSprint is rolling out a new multi-terminal appointment upgrade that promises to ease scheduling pain for carriers.

Here’s what’s new:
✅ Make appointments at all three terminals in one go
✅ Better visibility and real-time capacity insights
✅ Tools to reduce no-shows and double-booking

CargoSprint’s CEO Caro Krissman shares early feedback and what’s next.

👉 Dive deeper in the article: https://www.ajot.com/insights/full/ai-cargosprints-krissman-on-harbor-truck-appointment-upgrades

What’s your biggest scheduling headache at terminals? Drop it below 👇

25/09/2025

The EU is tackling its transport vulnerabilities head-on.
A new €17 billion Military Mobility Package aims not just to boost defense readiness, but to upgrade infrastructure across Europe — benefiting the private logistics sector too.
The plan addresses outdated bridges, narrow routes, procedural friction, and more.

➡️ Read more: ajot.com/premium/ajot-eu-military-mobility-package-addresses-long-standing-weaknesses-in-europes-transport-networks

✅ How would better roads and rail corridors impact freight in your country?
✅ Which “corridor” do you see as critical?
Leave a comment — let’s talk infrastructure!

24/09/2025

🎉 200 Years and Counting! Port of Galveston Sets Sights on the Future

From humble beginnings in 1825, the Port of Galveston now ranks among the top 40 busiest U.S. cargo waterways and is also a key cruise homeport. Their 200th anniversary isn’t just a celebration — it’s a springboard into transformative growth. 🚢

Learn more about their strategic plans, $600M in capital projects, and how cruise operations are fueling cargo expansion:

Read more: 🔗 https://www.ajot.com/premium/ajot-port-of-galveston-looks-to-future-growth-during-200th-anniversary-celebration

23/09/2025

📦🌍 Global trade is undergoing a major shift.

Diversification and Europe’s evolving role are creating new opportunities—and challenges—for the shipping and logistics industry.

Read more on how the future is being mapped:
👉 https://www.ajot.com/premium/ajot-mapping-a-future-built-on-greater-diversification-and-european-trade

22/09/2025

The softwood lumber dispute is now more than just a trade issue — it’s affecting trucking, rail, ports, and everyone downstream. From mill shutdowns in British Columbia to empty export containers at Vancouver’s port, the ripple effects are very real.

Do you work in transport? Construction? Export/import? This story shows how rising tariffs, weak supply, and regulatory challenges are intensifying pressures across the industry.

👉 Read the full analysis: https://www.ajot.com/premium/ajot-trucking-and-other-transport-impacted-by-lumber-dispute

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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!