Peter Buxbaum

Peter Buxbaum has been writing about international trade and transportation, as well as security, defense, technology, and foreign policy, for over 20 years. Besides contributing to the AJOT, Buxbaum’s work has appeared in such leading publications as Fortune, Forbes, Chief Executive, Computerworld, and Jane’s Defence Weekly. He was educated at Columbia University.

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Lumber prices – up, thanks to the Canadian wildfires

But that won’t last long if residential construction turns down.

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U.S. Gulf ports benefit from growth in global wood pellet demand

Companies from a diverse set of industries burn biomass as part of decarbonization efforts.

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Intermodal’s near-term future – wild cards abound

Import volumes, trucking market conditions, and a West Coast recovery are all factors.

Truckload – taking a bite out of intermodal volumes
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J.B. Hunt Intermodal –turnaround expected

Carrier is adding capacity in anticipation of freight rebound.

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A new premium intermodal option for Ohio shippers

UWL adds Cleveland and Columbus to its Sun Chief Express service.

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The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System – an engine of environmental stewardship and supply chain resiliency

The Seaway System is committed to reducing emissions and investing in infrastructure to provide more options for North American shippers.

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Seaway cargo – a mixed picture

The Seaway had its ups and downs when it came to cargo in 2022, but, as a SLSMC document observed, the waterway faced “many headwinds"

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China’s economy and steel sector face headwinds

Piles of debt, shrinking real estate and construction sectors spell trouble for production and demand.

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Railways gearing up for stiff Mexico intermodal competition

Temperature-controlled cargoes will likely play a big role in the lane.

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