AJOT Insights

AJOT Insights features expert analysis and opinion on transportation, logistics, maritime, ports, air cargo, trucking, rail, intermodal and international trade.


Is the U.S. leaning towards recoupling?
President Donald Trump’s tariffs have evoked a debate on decoupling’s repercussions, amid concerns over declining growth, high inflation and rising unemployment in the US.
Taking a new look at FTZs to help navigate tariff uncertainty
With the tariff-induced roller coaster trading patterns, FTZs can help even out freight flows.
Indian expert’s hopeful of finalizing initial trade agreement with U.S. “very soon”
For weeks and months, the US and India have been engaged in quiet negotiations to finalize a trade deal.
Tariffs take toll on Port of Los Angeles imports
Port of Los Angeles imports down 9% in May as tariffs drive Trans-Pacific volumes down clouding peak season forecasts. Exports also declined for the month.
Nor-Shipping 2025: Orca AI speeds vessel automation
At the Nor-Shipping 2025 conference that took place in Norway last week, the news is that vessel automation is on the rise, and one of the leading companies in the field is Orca AI.
Nor-Shipping 2025: Jiangnan Shipyard plans ammonia and nuclear-powered ships
At the Nor-Shipping conference and exhibition at Lillestrom, Norway this week [June 2-6], Jiangnan shipyard officials said they are planning for next generation zero-emission vessels including ammonia and nuclear-powered vessels.
Venture Global and Woodside advance mega LNG projects in Louisiana
LNG exports are big ticket items on the energy agenda and Venture Global and Woodside Energy are representative of a new wave of “transformational” LNG projects.
Projects veteran launches Louisiana logistics firm to plug local content cap
The goal of newly minted Gulf of America Logistics (GOAL) is to provide domestic-based project logistics to the region’s rich project market.
Almost half of supply chain leaders plan to pass on tariff costs to customers
Despite recent U.S. trade negotiations with China and the U.K., the uncertainty around tariffs remains a driving force in supply chain decision-making.
Fortescue’s Forrest urges maritime support for IMO zero emissions goals
Andrew Forrest, Executive Chairman of Australian mining company Fortescue, is urging the global maritime industry to support International Maritime Organization’s goals for zero emission shipping by 2050. The IMO goals will be voted on in October.

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