AJOT Insights

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


Tariffs drive supplier diversification ... But not in the fashion industry
Tariffs are pushing fashion companies to rethink sourcing, but many brands are choosing fewer trusted suppliers to reduce hidden costs, protect fit and quality, and stabilize apparel supply chains.
POLA could see a 5% bump from Middle East and Panama Canal diversions
The Port of Los Angeles is preparing for a possible cargo shift to the US West Coast as Suez Canal security risks, Panama Canal low-water limits, and higher fuel costs reshape global container routing.
CATO urges ending Jones Act after latest Trump waiver extension
Jones Act supporters and critics are clashing after another waiver extension, as maritime leaders warn of job losses and foreign-vessel risks while Cato argues Congress should pursue broader cabotage reform.
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative reveals hidden benefits to save the ocean
The benefits of these less-discussed measures are obvious once it is brought up. Underwater noise causes terrible disruptions in marine life, which is mitigated by redesigning propellers to be quieter.
Low water Rhine: DHL highlights difficulties in switching to alternative transport modes
Record-low Rhine water levels are disrupting European freight flows as reduced barge capacity, rising surcharges, tight rail availability, and limited trucking options pressure shippers moving cargo through Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, and Germany’s inland corridors.
New battery-powered tugs reduce fuel consumption & maintenance
A new Curtin Maritime and Arc hybrid-electric tug fleet could reshape U.S. port operations by reducing diesel consumption, emissions, and maintenance costs while supporting California’s push for cleaner maritime equipment.
Bluegreen Alliance says one million US jobs “at risk” due to Trump tax cuts
The BlueGreen Alliance warns that clean energy rollbacks, offshore wind cancellations, and maritime emissions policy attacks could threaten U.S. manufacturing, shipbuilding, port investment, and more than one million jobs.
California exports lose ground amid new Trump tariffs & fuel spikes
Beacon Economics says California’s export growth remains fragile as tariff uncertainty, higher diesel costs, and weaker trade competitiveness pressure manufacturers, agricultural exporters, and businesses dependent on imported inputs.
Tacoma’s Washington United Terminal signs agreement for two Hyundai STS cranes
The Port of Tacoma’s new Hyundai Samho crane project highlights growing Korea-U.S. port infrastructure cooperation as American terminals seek non-Chinese equipment, higher efficiency, and stronger maritime security.
Dutch ports work together to combat cyber attacks
As cyber threats intensify across global trade, the Port of Rotterdam and other Dutch seaports are expanding FERM into a national cybersecurity platform to improve resilience, incident coordination, and supply chain protection.

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