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Flying freight in Alaska is different

Chris Barnett | December 15, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports | Freighters

In rugged, rural, remote Alaska, nine cargo airlines fight it out for freight in a state bigger than California, Texas and Montana combined, with a coastline longer than Maine to Miami. But rivals can also be partners when it comes to delivering time-critical freight to the Alaskan wilderness.

Breakbulk shipping scores big wins in 2025, prepares for busy 2026

Debra N. Phillips | December 15, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift

Breakbulk shipping is all about moving “big” products, from turbine blades needed to support wind farms, to steel beams and precast concrete structures for infrastructure projects.

The 2025 tariff environment requires importers to invest in more expertise, says Venable’s DiNucci

Stas Margaronis | December 15, 2025 | International Trade | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Some US importers contending with higher 2025 tariffs, are willing to temporarily take losses to stay in business.

Turning tariffs into a competitive advantage

Pete Goldin | December 15, 2025 | International Trade

Blanket statement: Ocean freight a viable option for delicate TCL cargo

Andrew Meadows | December 15, 2025 | Logistics

China ‘striking at heart of Europe’s industrial and innovation model’

Stuart Todd | December 15, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

French President Emmanuel Macron has threatened Beijing with tariffs in the coming months if it does not take measures to reduce its enormous trade surplus with the EU.

The Jones Act – Adrift in a sea of controversy

George Lauriat | December 15, 2025 | Maritime

Discussions on the value to America of the Act are often polarizing. And the views on the Jones Act’s importance to the US economy are frequently at odds.

Beyond the gates: influences and trends

George Lauriat | November 24, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

While the concentration of effort and investment is rightly on the “components” within the terminal’s perimeter, many of the challenges and chokepoints facing container terminals are beyond the gates.

LOGISTEC significantly invests in technology for across-the-board efficiencies

LOGISTEC, the Montreal-based company acquired by Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC and the investment firm Stonepeak two years ago, is assertively upgrading its bulk, breakbulk, container handling and logistical services throughout its North American network of 62 ports and 85 terminals.

The “smart” chassis - a game changer

Debra N. Phillips | November 24, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech | Trucking

The change to “smarter” chassis is driving efficiency and reducing costs.

Chassis equipment features components for safety and efficiency

Debra N. Phillips | November 24, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech | Trucking

London Gateway: More than a deep-water port, an integrated logistics hub

Stuart Todd | November 24, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Dubai-based DP World has in just over a decade transformed the site of a former oil refinery into the UK’s fastest-growing deep-sea container terminal, located on the River Thames less than 30 miles from central London.

Burning up the cold chain: Q&A with NewCold

Andrew Meadows | November 24, 2025 | Logistics

NewCold’s Jonas Swarttouw, Managing Director Europe, outlines the cold chain company’s growth and strategy in a Q&A with the AJOT

Cold chain builders stress the importance of innovation

Andrew Meadows | November 24, 2025 | Logistics

At the 45th Annual Controlled Environment Building Association (CEBA) Conference & Expo the message was loud and clear — innovation needs to keep on coming.

SME forwarders not only surviving but flourishing, says WCAworld chief

Stuart Todd | November 24, 2025 | Logistics | Project / Heavy Lift

The twists and turns in the Trump administration’s trade policy and the saga of tariffs on and tariffs off, has created a climate of uncertainty in the global economy throughout 2025.

Saudi expo highlights $1 trillion industrial push

Luke King, AJOT | November 24, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift

A new government-backed event is launching to position Saudi Arabia as the regional hub for heavy machinery innovation.

Tackling tech, trade and sustainability in Singapore

The transport logistic Southeast Asia event showcased how logistics companies are navigating the new demands of a high-tech and high demand business environment.

Binational approach to the Great Lakes’ economy

Julie Gedeon | November 24, 2025 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Inaugural Great Lakes Economic Development Council (GLEDC) gathering invites key stakeholders.

Port of Virginia posts solid year with an eye on the future

AJOT Staff | November 24, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of Virginia posted another solid year in 2024, handling over 3.5 million TEUs. But the authority has its eyes on the future as more infrastructure projects come online.

Inland “dry” ports are essential pieces to the global logistics puzzle

The rise of inland ports was initially associated with the effort to relieve port congestion. But now inland ports, often built around rail and road hubs, are an integrated and essential part of the supply chain.

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