American Journal of Transportation

AJOT Insight by Stas Margaronis Port of Oakland’s Wan says infrastructure building blocks will speed growth Wan thanked Port of Oakland maritime stakeholders, including truckers, shippers, terminal operators, and longshore workers represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU): “We have a partnership with you, and we are making great strides … #shipping | #maritime | #ports | #containershipping | #trucking | #shippingterminals https://lnkd.in/eBSKeaak

A.P. Moller - Maersk asks customers to remove #cargo before potential #strike at #USports #maritime | #shipping | #containershipping https://lnkd.in/eUg8iSxJ

AJOT Insight by Phillip M. Perry, AJOT Forecast 2025: A welcome economic rebound Clearing skies with a chance of showers. Businesses can look forward to a gradually improving operating environment in 2025, thanks to lower interest rates, moderating inflation, and steady if unspectacular growth in the nation’s overall economic activity. #shipping | #internationaltrade | #intermodal https://lnkd.in/eii7WA5m

AJOT Insight by Andrew Meadows, AJOT Avocados will continue a strong surge in 2025 and beyond Over the past two decades, avocado fervor has washed over the globe like a massive dark green wave. There could be some challenges in 2025, but leading agricultural economists don’t forecast the surge to dissipate next year or shortly. #shipping | #internationaltrade | #exports | #imports https://lnkd.in/e63ntXz3

AJOT Premium Article by Stas Margaronis Digital Edition #772 page 20 The “Jones Act” legislation [Merchant Marine Act, 1921 requires that ships calling between U.S. ports be U.S. owned, built, and manned] has long been a target of groups like the Heritage Foundation. With the Trump Administration soon to take office, will 2025 be the final year of the Jones Act? #shipping | #maritime | #containershipping https://lnkd.in/euESrRxZ

AJOT Premium Article by Stas Margaronis Digital Edition #772 page 20 The “Jones Act” legislation [Merchant Marine Act, 1921 requires that ships calling between U.S. ports be U.S. owned, built, and manned] has long been a target of groups like the Heritage Foundation. With the Trump Administration soon to take office, will 2025 be the final year of the Jones Act? #shipping | #maritime | #containershipping https://lnkd.in/euESrRxZ

Maxime Vermeir told American Journal of Transportation how ABBYY's AI simplifies shipping and documentation, “For smooth and efficient logistics, your business needs automation to deliver the right information to the right systems at the right time.” Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gFhMcpfZ

As we close out 2024, it’s time to look ahead to the challenges and opportunities in the #supplychain industry for 2025. GSC President, David Arsenault, later this year spoke with Stas Margaronis from American Journal of Transportation, shedding light on what lies ahead. Key points discussed include potential labor disruptions, the ongoing shift of #cargo to West Coast #ports, the future of agricultural #exports at the Port of Oakland, and upcoming changes in #carrier alliances. Arsenault's insights suggest a dynamic year ahead for the industry. Learn more about what to expect in the supply chain industry in 2025: https://lnkd.in/gNYBurKZ

AJOT Insight by Stuart Todd Cross-border e-commerce has become air cargo’s golden egg in recent years. It is no exaggeration to suggest that it is fast becoming the sector’s leading commodity, surpassing general #cargo. Its ascendancy has squeezed the capacity available to other verticals, driving up rates across the sector. #aircargo | #airfreight | #shipping https://lnkd.in/gtqRvnhF

The deadliest air accident ever in South Korea killed 179 people on Sunday, when an airliner belly-landed and skidded off the end of the runway, erupting in a fireball as it slammed into a wall at Muan International Airport. Jeju Air flight 7C2216, arriving from the Thai capital Bangkok with 175 passengers and six crew on board, was trying to land shortly after 9 a.m. (0000 GMT) at the airport in the south of the country, South Korea's transport ministry said. #aircargo | #airlines | #planecrash https://lnkd.in/exNMkUuX