AJOT Insights

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


Supreme Court ruling makes carrier vetting a high priority for brokers
A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling is reshaping freight brokerage liability by stripping key legal protections and forcing brokers to adopt stricter carrier vetting, real-time compliance monitoring, and documented safety processes to reduce litigation risk.
Dr. Noel Hacegaba, CEO, Port of Long Beach, address at Pacific Offshore Wind Summit
Port of Long Beach, CEO, says offshore wind, zero-emissions freight, and clean shipping corridors are critical to California’s energy security and economic future, as the nation’s busiest port complex accelerates its push toward becoming the world’s first zero-emissions port.
New trade deals to be signed today at EU-Mexico summit
The new EU-Mexico trade agreements are expected to accelerate freight volumes, near-shoring investment, and cross-border logistics demand, positioning Mexico as a critical manufacturing and supply chain hub for European trade diversification.
ILWU’s Olvera says Longshore Union is also industry guardian
Global shipping disruptions tied to the Iran War, China trade tensions, Panama Canal risks, and looming IMO emissions rules are driving up costs and uncertainty for shippers, as ocean carriers face mounting operational and geopolitical pressure.
Strait of Hormuz re-opening ‘matter of weeks rather than months’
The Strait of Hormuz is likely to re-open in a matter of weeks rather than months as an agreement to end the military conflict between the US and Iran draws closer, according to a global strategist.
Kuehne+Nagel’s Rooney says Iran War costing ocean carriers over €340M per day
Global shipping disruptions tied to the Iran War, China trade tensions, Panama Canal risks, and looming IMO emissions rules are driving up costs and uncertainty for shippers, as ocean carriers face mounting operational and geopolitical pressure.
Port of Long Beach launches Cyber Defense Operations Center
The Port of Long Beach has launched a new Cyber Defense Operations Center to combat escalating cyber threats targeting global supply chains, as officials warn that attacks on port infrastructure could trigger major economic and shipping disruptions worldwide.
Middle East crisis sparks supply chain innovation
Shipping disruptions tied to the Middle East war are accelerating the rise of Egypt as a strategic logistics gateway, as retailers, carriers, and freight operators shift to innovative multimodal routes linking Europe with Gulf markets.
Paul Bird returns to Port of Montreal to take over as new President and CEO
The Port of Montreal has tapped former executive Paul Bird to steer its next phase of growth, including the $2.3 billion Contrecœur terminal project, as Canada pushes to strengthen trade links beyond the U.S. amid ongoing tariff tensions.
Global fertilizer crisis needs a renewable solution
Global fertilizer shortages tied to the Iran War and Strait of Hormuz disruptions are exposing dangerous weaknesses in food supply chains, driving calls for a rapid shift toward renewable-powered green ammonia production to prevent worsening global hunger.

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