Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Andrew Meadows

Andrew Meadows covers the global cold chain, perishable industry, and various transportation issues for AJOT. He spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter in the Southeast, ending at the Tampa Tribune. Meadows then served as a communications executive in the Florida citrus industry for two decades. A graduate of Wake Forest University, Meadows lives in Tampa, FL, with his wife Sadie.

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Enstructure says Chiquita deal is a sign of things to come at Port Wilmington (DE)

By Andrew Meadows | June 23, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity | Logistics

The Chiquita deal is a positive step for the Port Wilmington DE and Enstructure.

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Air forwarders group says airports must continue to invest in the cold chain

By Andrew Meadows | June 20, 2025 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Brandon Fried, executive director of Airforwarders Association (AfA) discusses a variety of topics challenging the air freight sector with the AJOT including innovation within the cold chain.

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Port of Wilmington, NC closer to becoming major cold chain link

By Andrew Meadows | March 25, 2025 | Logistics | Ports & Terminals | Ports

North Carolina’s Port of Wilmington’s focus on growing their perishables business is a chilling success.

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Industry leader says investment is key to robust global cold chain

In September, Sara Stickler became President and CEO of the Global Cold Chain Alliance, a wide-reaching international advocacy group comprised of temperature-controlled warehousing, transportation and logistics industry players big and small.

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South Jersey Port Corp. experiences significant growth, looks to the future

The three primary Delaware River ports in South New Jersey continue to churn out strong cargo numbers while making future infrastructure investments.

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PSA Penn Terminals continues to invest in efficiency

By Andrew Meadows | February 18, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

PSA Penn Terminals capital expansion plan transitioning to electrification to boost efficiency and improve environmental footprint.

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PhilaPort isn’t satisfied with status quo in dynamic East Coast port race

By Andrew Meadows | February 18, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

PhilaPort is in expansion mode and interest from ocean carriers’ cargo owners is boosting interest.

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Port Wilmington DE confident it will sustain 2024’s momentum

By Andrew Meadows | February 18, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Port Wilmington officials say their port remained a premier destination for a wide array of cargo in 2024 and is looking forward to a strong 2025.

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Carrier executive sees window for innovation and collaboration

By Andrew Meadows | November 25, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology | Logistics

In an interview with the AJOT, Edward Dryden, President, Refrigeration, for Carrier Global outlined some of the challenges the cool chain faces and some of the solutions underway.