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.

Cargo dangers, code ambiguities may have led to January bulk casualties
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Steel scrap price plummet

But the end of the drop may be in sight as scrap and ore prices reach balance

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Moving choppers from the Middle East to Alabama

Global Shipping coordinates project move from Jordan for refurbishing

Global steel picture: a mixed bag
Beware of bananageddon
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Cooperation between rival Latin American trade blocs

Pacific Alliance and Mercosur represent contrasting approaches to trade

Tragic turnpike crash highlights HOS controversy
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Report shows cargo thefts down

But thieves are getting more sophisticated

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Cargo insurance market remains soft despite catastrophes

Climate change is a concern for underwriters and shippers alike.

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