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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For global steel, a light at the end of a very long tunnel

Despite a gloomy present, growing demand from India, Europe, automotive, and construction industries are expected to redeem the industry.

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US aluminum faces shaky economy

China’s slowdown and contraction in US manufacturing present problems on multiple fronts.

Retailers alarmed over potential expansion of employment responsibilities
Reverse logistics for electronic waste
Ecommerce highlights reverse logistics challenges for retailers
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A project cargo epic

California and New York bridge reconstructions use same massive crane

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What in the world is Amazon up to?

The online retail giant will be making delivery by drones and is rumored to be entering the air cargo market

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Port of Jacksonville joins USDA’s cold treatment pilot for South American fruit

Program can reduce inland transportation costs for shippers and lengthen produce shelf life.

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Complex logistics and divergent regulations challenge fast-paced garment industry

Adopting meaningful trade agreements, planning smart and careful supply-chain are keys to success.

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Global economy, stiff competition align against project operators

Carriers are coping by shrinking the fleet, cutting costs, and forging partnerships

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