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ING’s Luman says tariff impacts on UK and EU auto exports to US yet to hit

Stuart Todd | October 27, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift

Rico Luman, Senior Sector Economist, at Dutch bank ING specializing in transport, logistics and the automotive industry in a Q&A with American Journal of Transportation, expects the impacts from the US tariffs hasn’t yet been felt. But he expects over the coming months and beyond, the impacts of US tariffs and trade policies will begin to show.

The Ro/Ro double whammy hits home

George Lauriat | October 27, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift

Auto logistics has been hit hard by the combination of tariffs and regulatory fees levied on port calls made by auto carriers — Roll-on/Roll-off vessels. The dual hits are just beginning to have an impact leaving many wondering about the long-term effects of the new policies.

2025 – The changing US trade relations with Argentina and Brazil

George Lauriat | October 27, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

When the Trump administration linked political and trade agendas into a policy platform, global trading relationships were changed overnight. And nowhere is that more evident than with the Latin American nations of Argentina and Brazil.

Port of NY/NJ faces truck parking space shortage

Debra N. Phillips | October 27, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | Trucking

Truck parking space shortage affects the Port of New York/New Jersey ports as stakeholders work to find solutions.

Big numbers and bigger questions

George Lauriat | October 27, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of New York/New Jersey is well on its way to another strong year in 2025. The Port has also inked important deals with its lease holders. But a number of big questions remain on Port projects funding with the Trump Administration.

From Excel to AI: A tech breakthrough for project logistics

Luke King, AJOT | September 30, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift | Shipping Technology

AI digitizing the undigitable.

DHL VP on project cargo’s unlikely new customers

Luke King, AJOT | September 30, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift

Unprecedented shift as big tech companies enter oversized arena.

EU Military Mobility Package addresses long-standing weaknesses in Europe’s transport networks

Stuart Todd | September 30, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift

Addressing Europe’s transport networks will have major impact on logistics sector.

Trucking and other transport impacted by lumber dispute

Julie Gedeon | September 23, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Rising U.S. lumber duties and potential new tariffs threaten Canadian trucking, rail, and port operations, adding strain to already fragile forestry supply chains.

US-Canada dispute threatens supply and American homeownership availability

Julie Gedeon | September 23, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity | Maritime | Breakbulk News

U.S.–Canada softwood lumber dispute deepens with 35% duties, threatening housing affordability, homebuilding supply, and cross-border trade.

Port of Churchill destined for bigger role in Canada’s foreign trade

Leo Ryan | September 23, 2025 | Maritime | Bulk | Ports & Terminals | Ports

A new MOU between Arctic Gateway and Fednav signals a transformative future for the Port of Churchill as Canada expands Arctic trade routes and mineral exports.

Blue Water Shipping names new CEO

Luke King, AJOT | September 16, 2025 | Logistics

Blue Water Shipping names veteran Thomas Bek as CEO and appoints ex-DHL executive Ryan Foley to drive global projects growth amid shifting logistics markets.

Port of New Orleans moving ahead building new markets and infrastructure

Chris Barnett | September 16, 2025 | Maritime | Bulk | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Twenty years after Katrina the Port of New Orleans through resilience and diversity is thriving and even with today’s challenges is looking to new markets for future growth.

South Carolina Ports adds infrastructure and expands reach

Debra N. Phillips | September 16, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

In 2025 the South Carolina Ports Authority volumes were again up, and infrastructure improvements have added reach to the gateway.

North Carolina ports investments serve diverse sectors

Debra N. Phillips | September 16, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

North Carolina ports in Wilmington, Morehead City, and Charlotte expand infrastructure, rail, and cold storage to boost efficiency and serve diverse industries.

2025 forest product trade trends

George Lauriat | September 16, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Section 232 probe heightens U.S.–Canada lumber tensions as higher tariffs loom, reshaping forest product trade and driving up housing costs in 2025.

Ethiopian Airlines eyes transformation of Africa’s aviation sector

Stuart Todd | September 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ethiopian Air has taken the first steps to building a world-class pan-African gateway.

Condor cargo efforts take flight

Chris Barnett | September 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Condor’s rapid fleet modernization, plus experienced cargo team, fuels freight growth.

Cargo surging at Canada’s leading West Coast ports

Leo Ryan | September 16, 2025

Despite geopolitical tension, Canada’s West Coast port volumes are growing as is optimism for the future.

Mapping a future built on greater diversification and European trade

Leo Ryan | September 16, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Canada ramps up port expansion as Montreal, Halifax, and Saint John projects boost European trade and diversify supply chains amid shifting global politics.

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