AJOT Insights

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


Japan dockworkers adapt to increased automation
Japanese dockworker unions say automation and electrification are transforming ports like Yokohama, Kobe, and Osaka—yet declining wages, shrinking cargo volumes, and global manufacturing shifts pose growing challenges.
YTI’S McCorkle says training & teamwork fought the ONE Henry Hudson fire
Yusen Terminals CEO Alan McCorkle shares an inside look at the ONE Henry Hudson vessel fire at the Port of Los Angeles, highlighting the crucial role of training, teamwork, and rapid emergency response across multiple agencies.
Port of Los Angeles posts 3% rise in February cargo
Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 3% in February, marking the port’s second-busiest February ever as imports surge, exports tick up, and industry leaders warn of fuel cost spikes and global supply chain disruptions tied to Middle East tensions.
Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro expounds the “Navigating our future, together” theme
ASEAN’s maritime security strategy takes center stage as Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa P. Lazaro addresses South China Sea tensions, global trade risks, and the critical role of the Malacca Strait in Indo-Pacific supply chains.
PCMC supports new Liebherr ship-to-shore cranes at TraPac/Oakland
TraPac’s Port of Oakland terminal is expanding capacity for the world’s largest container ships with new fully electric Liebherr cranes—440-foot giants designed to boost efficiency, sustainability, and next-generation cargo operations.
US import volumes may be headed for a prolonged slump
Trade policy volatility and unpredictable tariffs are forcing importers to delay supply chain investments, raising concerns about declining U.S. port volumes and weakened global trade confidence.
APMT’s Port of LA electrification reduces dwell times
APM Terminals at the Port of Los Angeles is electrifying terminal operations—cutting truck dwell times from 90 to 35 minutes while slashing emissions and boosting supply chain efficiency.
Gulf conflict: DHL CEO plays down exposure, highlights resilience of network
DHL says its global logistics network is helping keep cargo moving despite Middle East conflict, as airspace closures and ocean disruptions reshape regional supply chains.
Aging U.S. bridges drive multibillion-dollar replacement plans
America’s aging bridge infrastructure is driving a nationwide surge in billion-dollar replacement projects—creating major opportunities for contractors, engineers, and suppliers as states prepare for critical procurements through 2027.
Container ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz

A container ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz escalates the Gulf shipping crisis, as major carriers suspend bookings, ports halt operations, and tanker strikes threaten global supply chains.

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