Communication is key to handling supply chain disruptions
Mike Troy II, CEO of Troy Container Line, a Red Bank, New Jersey–based NVO has witnessed a lot of disruptions to the supply chain. And 2026 is no different with tariffs and geo-political upheaval in the Middle East. But from Troy’s vantage point the key to riding out the storm is communication.
New England ports making headway
New England’s ports have encountered headwinds from tariffs and regulatory issues but are making solid headway in 2026
Master planning: Port master plan 2050
The Port of New York /New Jersey’s infrastructure and operational future is largely reflected in the Master Plan, a plan based on two 15-year segments that end in 2050.
The Port of New York/New Jersey building for the future
In an interview with the AJOT, Bethann Rooney, Port Director for the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey (PANYNJ) discusses the successes and emerging challenges for the largest port on North America’s East Coast.
Middle East O&G a casualty of conflict
The US-Israel war with Iran has enveloped the Middle East oil producers in a conflict not of their choosing. And their O&G business looks to be one of the casualties.
In 2026 US auto demand down-shifts but what’s next?
US auto demand has downshifted as automakers re-examine their options as they try to dodge the potholes in the road ahead.
Uncertainty principle: The only certainty is ‘uncertainty’ in 2026
For better or for worse, prospects of North American container ports are married to a number of key geo-political and economic trends, not only for 2026 but for years into the future.
The digital imperative — an interview with Bryn Heimbeck
Industry leader Bryn Heimbeck explains how embracing AI and digital solutions can boost accuracy, speed and rule-based processing across the global logistics ecosystem...
The Jones Act – Adrift in a sea of controversy
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
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.
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