Stuart Todd

Stuart Todd is an experienced freelance journalist specializing in freight transportation and logistics. Based in France, he reports primarily on developments across Europe. For AJOT, Stuart has covered a broad range of supply chain topics, from air freight to the challenges facing global trade and transportation as a result of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. He previously worked as a correspondent for Reuters.

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Ethiopian Airlines eyes transformation of Africa’s aviation sector

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

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Trailer Bridge making strides in military logistics in Europe

Trailer Bridge Europe launches in Frankfurt, providing expert military logistics and multi-modal transport solutions across Europe for U.S. and NATO operations.

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Suez Canal continues to feel the pinch from Red Sea shipping disruption

With traffic halved and revenue down 60%, the Suez Canal battles crisis as Houthi attacks, diversions, and geopolitical tensions reshape trade.

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European auto sector bears brunt of tariff turmoil

How Europe’s automakers adjust to tariffs could be a mixed bag of solutions.

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US-EU trade deal remains ‘work in progress’

The question at the heart of the EU-US deal is ‘will it hold’?

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State-imposed ‘cost burden’ hampering the German aviation industry

Germany’s airlines face rising taxes, job losses, and weaker connectivity. Industry calls for urgent cost relief to stay competitive.

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European leaders divided on EU-US trade deal

Initial reaction in Europe to the European Union’s trade deal with US is one of relief, mixed with exasperation and disappointment.

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45% surge in EU containership emissions due to shipping disruption in the Red Sea

2024 brought a dramatic end to years of progress in reducing the container shipping industry's carbon footprint in the European Union. Mandatory emissions data under the EU Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) regulations revealed a staggering 45% increase in CO2 emissions from box ships.

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90,000 German brand luxury vehicles stuck in limbo at U.S. ports

An estimated 90,000 German-brand luxury vehicles are currently stuck in limbo at US ports such as Los Angeles, New York, Savannah, and Houston, according to global economic and geopolitical research platform PPR Mundial.

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Interview with Hanna Stelzel, Director, Containers, Port of Rotterdam

The Port of Rotterdam is Europe’s premier gateway and in terms of the region’s economic health, as President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen said “If the Port of Rotterdam is doing well, Europe’s economy is doing well.”

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