AJOT Insights

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


Momentum gathers in East Africa to move the transport of fresh produce from air to sea
Discover the growing momentum in East Africa as industry leaders, governments, and AI-enabled logistics innovations drive a major modal shift of flowers, fruits, and vegetables from air to sea freight for cost, capacity, and carbon benefits.
China’s trade surplus with Europe is larger than US for the first time
For the first time, China had a larger trade surplus with Europe than with the US over the period of the last 12 months, posing serious questions over the future of European industry.
Suez Canal traffic returns…with questions
Suez Canal return beckons for ocean shipping lines, and with it, significant challenges.
INRIX launches AI-powered traffic reports for TV and radio, replacing humans
INRIX’s new AI Traffic Reporter automates real-time traffic news for TV and radio — replacing human broadcasters with AI-generated audio and visuals that deliver instant, up-to-the-minute updates the moment road conditions change.
Hacegaba picked as next Port of Long Beach CEO
Port of Long Beach names veteran COO Dr. Noel Hacegaba as its next CEO to lead growth, sustainability, and innovation beginning January 2026.
Port of Oakland’s McKenney & Brandes say infrastructure investments are key
Port of Oakland leaders say major infrastructure investments — including widened turning basins, new shore-power cranes, and rail upgrades — are critical to modernizing the port, cutting emissions, and winning new vessel business.
Piraeus focus of fresh US-China spat over control of ports
Comments by the US ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, have led to a fresh spat with China over the control of major ports.
Trump-China soybean deal may not increase this season’s US soybean exports
USDA data shows U.S. soybean exports may stagnate in 2025–26 despite the new China purchase deal, as rising Brazil and Argentina shipments and narrower price advantages offset potential gains.
Forwarders turn to tech amid supply chain uncertainty
A new Descartes benchmark study reveals growing uncertainty for forwarders and brokers — and shows how tech investment, AI adoption, and customer-centric digital tools are widening the competitive gap in 2025.
China’s trade surplus with Europe larger than with U.S. for first time
China’s trade surplus with Europe has overtaken its surplus with the U.S. for the first time, exposing European industry to mounting competitive pressure from an increasingly dominant Chinese manufacturing and export powerhouse.

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