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Logistics real estate: High demand, multiple roles and scarcity of property

George Lauriat | July 24, 2023 | Logistics

The logistics real estate niche is still simmering in an otherwise tepid real estate market. The logic defying mystery of the market begs the question, if it is still simmering in today’s economic environment, what will it do in ’24?

Nearshoring boosts logistics real estate market

George Lauriat | July 24, 2023 | Logistics

Nearshoring in Mexico is booming but a Prologis study suggest this is only the beginning.

Seaway cargo – a mixed picture

The Seaway had its ups and downs when it came to cargo in 2022, but, as a SLSMC document observed, the waterway faced “many headwinds"

Port of Hueneme’s Decas sees 24% auto resurgence in 2023

Stas Margaronis | July 24, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Project / Heavy Lift

After a decline in auto shipments during the pandemic, there has been a 24% increase in Port of Hueneme auto shipments during 2023, according to Kristin Decas, Executive Director.

China’s economy and steel sector face headwinds

Peter Buxbaum | July 24, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Piles of debt, shrinking real estate and construction sectors spell trouble for production and demand.

Infrastructure projects and decarbonization take center stage at Global Steel Dynamics Forum in New York

Manik Mehta | July 24, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Two issues that were widely discussed at the recent Global Steel Dynamics Forum (GSDF), organized by the World Steel Dynamics and the Association for Iron and Steel Technology in New York

USMCA boosts North American trade

Phillip M. Perry, AJOT | July 24, 2023 | International Trade

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has provided the anticipated boost to North American trade during a tepid time in global commerce. Are the results fortuitous timing coming out of COVID or something more?

Railways gearing up for stiff Mexico intermodal competition

Peter Buxbaum | July 24, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Temperature-controlled cargoes will likely play a big role in the lane.

Ro/Ro: Zeroing-in on net zero and sustainability

William DiBenedetto, AJOT | June 28, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Project / Heavy Lift

The ro/ro industry is facing a number of challenges when it comes to the pursuit of decarbonization and net zero. Besides finding a road to decarbonization of the vessels and themselves, there is also adapting to an emerging EV supply chain infrastructure.

Frito-Lay approaches zero emissions from fleet operations at CA facility

Peter Buxbaum | June 28, 2023 | Energy | Alternative | Logistics

By replacing diesel yard vehicles, forklifts, and delivery trucks with green alternatives, the snack food giant slashed emissions by 91% in Modesto.

Port of Baltimore – leading and expanding in the ro/ro space

Tradepoint Atlantic facility looking to increase auto processing capacity.

Measured growth spurt for reefers?

George Lauriat | June 27, 2023 | Logistics

Greg Tuthill, Senior VP CCO of SeaCube Containers discusses the current reefer market and the potential impact of new technologies on the business.

Port of Baltimore – with cargo growth comes enhanced services and infrastructure

Peter Buxbaum | June 27, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The port is also piloting environmental initiatives with the help of government grants.

Gdansk Port’s third terminal is seen as a “game changer” for strengthening port’s claim of being Baltic’s container hub

Manik Mehta | June 27, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

New container terminal can receive mega-sized container ships.

Port of Hamburg tackles congestion

Manik Mehta | June 27, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Port of Hamburg resorted to using feeder ships, instead of trucks, to transfer containers between terminals to reduce congestion.Port of Hamburg resorted to using feeder ships, instead of trucks, to transfer containers between terminals to reduce congestion.

Commentary: AJOT’s top 100 container ports

George Lauriat | June 27, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

This year’s “Top 100 Container Ports” annual edition again surveys the world’s largest box ports. While some of the results are as expected — Shanghai is still world’s largest container port — there are a number of up and coming ports that reflect new trends in the container trades.

2023 Gulf ports roundup

AJOT Staff | May 15, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

From Tampa Bay, Florida to Brownsville, Texas the U.S. Gulf Ports have experienced a growth in business — some of it due to the shift from West Coast Ports to the Gulf — and some of the growth is a result of prudent investments in port infrastructure to capture the opportunities.

LOGISTEC sees strong outlook following FMT acquisition

Leo Ryan | May 15, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

The recent acquisition of the Canadian and U.S. terminal business of Fednav Limited has added a major new dimension to the operations of Montreal-based LOGISTEC Corporation that Madeleine Paquin, president, and CEO, regards as a building block to still greater things in the North American marine industry.