AJOT Insights

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


U.S. meat exporters facing Trump tariff retaliation
U.S. meat exporters, who export $20 billion per year, are facing major losses as China retaliates against the imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration, according to Joe Schuele, Communications Director, U. S. Meat Export Federation.
AGTC 2025: Port congestion & Middle Eastern conflicts complicate vessel schedules
Santucci was speaking at the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AGTC) annual meeting in Tacoma, Washington where he said: “Port congestion is something that I call the silent killer of efficiency. ...You have limitations for yard efficiencies, vessel bunching, too much cargo inland, congestion outside of the gate, “which all contribute to the problem.
Port of Los Angeles’ Seroka sees no cargo surge
The expectation that US ports might see a surge in cargo volumes after the Trump administration paused higher tariffs on China may not be realized, according to Eugene Seroka, Executive Director Port of Los Angeles.
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.

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