Paul Scott Abbott

For more than a quarter of a century, Paul Scott Abbott has been writing and shooting images for the American Journal of Transportation, applying four decades of experience as an award-winning journalist.
A graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, with a master’s magna cum laude from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Abbott has served as president of chapters of the Propeller Club of the United States, Florida Public Relations Association and Society of Professional Journalists.
Abbott honed his skills on several daily newspapers, including The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Richmond (Va.) News Leader, Albuquerque Journal and (South Florida) Sun-Sentinel, and was editor and publisher of The County Line, a weekly newspaper he founded in suburban Richmond, Va.
A native Chicagoan, he is a member of American Mensa and an ever-optimistic fan of the Chicago Cubs.

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West Coast gateways key plan of Claire’s Stores’ Winkleblack

Using multiple West Coast port gateways in an inland point intermodal supply chain model gives Deborah Winkleblack the diversified logistical strength she needs to make sure teens, tweens and other customers of Claire’s Stores Inc. have the fashionable jewelry and accessories they crave readily available at their local mall.

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CVS Health supply chain’s vigor relies on critical Link

It’s only fitting that the man responsible for leading CVS Health Inc’s supply chain team happens to be named Link.

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New ocean carrier mega-alliances viewed as benefiting cargo owners

As new ocean carrier mega-alliances launch this month, shippers may expect service improvements and other benefits, according to container line and beneficial cargo owner executives speaking at a conference hosted by the Jacksonville Port Authority.

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Trade opportunity seen between Cuba and Port of New Orleans

Significant potential exists for trade between Cuba’s Port of Mariel and the Port of New Orleans, but U.S. trade policy and Cuban economic hurdles stand in the way, according to opening addresses today at the Cargo Connections Conference in New Orleans.

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Ports of central Gulf region advancing efforts to handle greater cargo volumes

The diverse ports of the central Gulf region are advancing projects to facilitate efficient handling of growing volumes of containerized commodities as well as liquid and dry bulk cargos.

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Texas ports look to continue gaining from multibillion-dollar investments

Tens of billions of dollars of investments along the Texas Gulf Coast on the part of private and public sectors are helping position ports of the Lone Star State to benefit for decades to come.

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Trump administration must advance plan for infrastructure, JAXPORT conferees told

Advancement of extensive U.S. transportation infrastructure projects is imperative, according to presenters today in the opening panel discussion at the JAXPORT Logistics & Intermodal Conference.

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Distribution centers help drive Port of Virginia import growth

A proliferation of new distribution centers is helping spur dynamic gains in import volumes at The Port of Virginia.

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Port of Virginia setting cargo marks, ready for 13,000-TEU containerships

Already bringing record cargo volumes across its docks, The Port of Virginia is prepared to step activity up another notch this year with the handling of mega-vessels carrying 13,000 or more 20-foot-equivalent units of containers.

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Florida governor threatens ports over trade with Cuba

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, positioning for a 2018 run for U.S. Senate, is threatening to choke off state funds for Sunshine State ports benefiting from trade with Cuba.

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