George Lauriat

George Lauriat

George Lauriat is Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Transportation (AJOT) and a veteran journalist with more than 50 years of experience covering global shipping, ports, trucking, logistics, energy, and supply chain economics. He has reported from more than 50 countries throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, publishing approximately 4,000 bylined articles, a book, numerous book chapters, and research for television specials. Before joining AJOT, Lauriat was a foreign correspondent based in Hong Kong, contributing to leading international publications covering maritime trade and global commerce. He is a recipient of the Jefferson Fellowship for his reporting on maritime policy and international affairs.

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Hansa Heavy Lift: global strategy for niche business

By George Lauriat | January 27, 2014 | Maritime

Hansa Heavy Lift’s business strategy reflects the challenges of working in a highly technical niche on a global scale.

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Kerry Logistics set for growth

By George Lauriat | January 13, 2014 | Logistics | Interviews

After a career in politics, George Yeo, Chairman of Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics, probably didn’t plan on sitting in the top seat in one of the fastest growing logistics companies in Asia. But with a December IPO and prospects for China intra-Asia trade ready to blossom, Kerry Logistics is not a bad place to be.

A logistics tale of two cities: Hong Kong and Calgary

By George Lauriat | December 17, 2013 | Intermodal | Ports & Terminals

Hong Kong’s Asian Logistics & Maritime Conference

By George Lauriat | December 03, 2013 | Liner Shipping

Hong Kong’s investment in major capital projects promises growth

By George Lauriat | December 02, 2013 | International Trade | Maritime

Terminal operators 2013: Repositioning for the next boom

By George Lauriat | November 04, 2013 | Ports & Terminals

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2013 survey of Mediterranean ports & trade

By George Lauriat | October 21, 2013 | Ports & Terminals

From the vantage of space, say the International Space Station (ISS), the Mediterranean appears as a great lake bordering the Atlantic expanse. The narrow 9-mile wide Strait of Gibraltar that separates Spain from Morocco and North Africa from Europe, all but disappear at that height.

​South Carolina International Trade Conference hits forty

By George Lauriat | September 13, 2013 | International Trade

​CG/LA’s President says infrastructure investment needs to double

By George Lauriat | September 13, 2013 | International Trade | Maritime | People | Interviews

​Brazil: land of transportation opportunities and headaches

By George Lauriat | August 26, 2013 | International Trade

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