Paul Scott Abbott

The logistics industry faces a serious labor shortage, according to opening session speakers at the Georgia Logistics Summit

May 16, 2017 • View Full Blog

Significant potential exists for trade between Cuba’s Port of Mariel and the Port of New Orleans, but U.S. trade policy and Cuban economic hurdles stand in the way, according to opening addresses today at the Cargo Connections Conference in New Orleans.

Apr 05, 2017 • View Full Blog

Advancement of extensive U.S. transportation infrastructure projects is imperative, according to presenters today in the opening panel discussion at the JAXPORT Logistics & Intermodal Conference.

Mar 21, 2017 • View Full Blog

A servant leadership approach is critical to enhancing the supply chain, according to the chief executive of the largest U.S. rural lifestyle retailer.

Feb 13, 2017 • View Full Blog

The U.S. East and Gulf coasts can expect to be significantly served by a pair of transshipment hubs – ideally in Cuba and Canada’s province of Nova Scotia – a leading port industry economist said today.

Feb 02, 2017 • View Full Blog

Hitting a proverbial grand slam with more than 500 participants, SMC3 has once again provided ample opportunity for supply chain executives and technology providers to learn the latest about the logistics industry and, of course, to mix and mingle.

Jan 30, 2017 • View Full Blog

Rail and trucking sectors can be guardedly enthusiastic this year as Donald Trump assumes the presidency, a pair of industry leaders said today [Jan. 23].

Jan 23, 2017 • View Full Blog

Having Donald Trump in the White House is apt to help advance infrastructure improvements at ports and throughout the U.S. supply chain, the head of the AAPA (American Association of Port Authorities) said today.

Dec 06, 2016 • View Full Blog

The project cargo market continues to face uncertainty, according to an expert keynoting a major industry forum.

Sep 28, 2016 • (0) Comments • View Full Blog

With details generalized due to concerns of the beneficial cargo owner, the American Journal of Transportation today [Friday, Sept. 16] received a report that two containers of frozen fish offloaded from a Hanjin ship in the past week at an East Coast terminal had “crunched” doors and other highly unusual exterior damage.

Sep 16, 2016 • View Full Blog