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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Troy Container Line and the neutral NVO business

A conversation with Troy Container Line’s CEO Michael Troy II.

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Inland ports are rising

Inland ports are trending upward as seaports invest in inland location to leverage efficiencies and a platform for growth to handle rising TEU volumes.

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Forest products trade trends

In the US, forest product supply and demand forecasts begin at home…or more correctly with housing starts.

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The tariff redux

Tariffs are key again and an issue in the economic relationship between the world’s two largest economic powers.

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Genesee & Wyoming Railroad anniversary: A 125th like no other

In May, G&W celebrated the railroad’s 125th anniversary. For the world’s largest holder of short-line railroads, the celebration.represented both a look at the past and an opportunity for the future.

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Logistics properties still in demand…but more vacancies

Logistics properties remain in demand, albeit after an easing in over the last two quarters. But are the logistics real estate market dynamics changing underfoot?

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Beyond the bridge

An Interview with Jonathan Daniels, Executive Director, Port of Baltimore

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AMPORTS’ Kachroo takes a different route on auto logistics

AMPORTS new CEO Vee Kachroo has put the 60-year old auto processor on a new route in working with OEMs, railroads, ports and other supply chain partners.

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AJOT’s Top 100 Container Ports – Ports in the age of disruptions

In 2023 disruptions to the world’s great sea lanes and a slowdown in demand following the post-COVID boom throttled TEU throughput at many ports around the world. 2024, however, looks to be a stronger year for container ports.

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With a favorable wind, Carver Companies moving ahead

The Carver Companies, based in Coeymans, New York, is located up the Hudson River, near Albany around 140 miles from New York City. And the company is very busy and busy in a lot of different ways.

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