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


Oakland’s McKenney says lease agreements with three terminals top priority in 2026
Port of Oakland’s Executive Director Kristi McKenney's State of the Port details new terminal leases, European-built cranes, turning basin upgrades, and a major push toward zero-emissions operations.
SMC3 conference predicts technology to play a major part in recovery for the LTL industry
From autonomous trucks to AI, the SMC3 “JumpStart” conference, held on January 26-28 in Atlanta, Georgia, provided over 500 attendees with a comprehensive view of the trucking industry, including its challenges and opportunities.
Jensen says Trump trade policies isolating U.S. and reducing port volumes
The United States is facing growing isolation from its international trading partners because of the Trump administration’s tariff policies, resulting in container volumes declining at U.S. ports, according to Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
POLB’S Hacegaba says rail upgrades could cut dwell times by 3 days
The Port of Long Beach’s Pier B On-Dock Rail Project will expand rail yard capacity, ease congestion, and speed container deliveries nationwide, cutting costly delays in the supply chain by 2032.
Port of Los Angeles handled over 10 million TEUs in 2025
Port of Los Angeles outlines a “Build Bigger, Build Smarter” vision as Executive Director Eugene Seroka reports 10.2 million TEUs in 2025 and unveils major investments in terminals, rail, technology, and zero-emission infrastructure.
Port of Long Beach’s Hacegaba embraces infrastructure and green investments
In his first State of the Port address, Port of Long Beach CEO Noel Hacegaba outlines record cargo volumes, infrastructure investments, green shipping corridors, and how tariffs are reshaping global trade patterns.
‘Tug of war’ over radioactive freight in West Africa
A truck convoy carrying radioactive freight is the focus of a tug of war between a military junta in Niger, West Africa, and Orano, a French state-owned mining and nuclear services group, but viewed locally as the arm of the former colonial power.
Port of Portland re-opens container operations
The launch of Oregon Container Terminal at Portland’s Terminal 6 marks a major supply chain revival, offering international container service, rail access, and economic growth for Oregon exporters and importers.
NRF says US port volumes projected to be down until spring
U.S. container imports are projected to remain down year over year until spring, as tariffs, trade uncertainty, and seasonal slowdowns weigh on port volumes, according to NRF’s Global Port Tracker.
Former AAPA CEO Davis joins PASHA
Former AAPA CEO Cary Davis has joined The Pasha Group as VP of Government Affairs, bringing deep maritime policy and infrastructure expertise to the role...

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