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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Ports along Florida’s Gulf Coast advancing efforts to accommodate diverse cargo growth

Serving a diverse range of interests – from handling containers to moving bulk commodities and project cargos to supporting the offshore energy sector – ports of the Gulf Coast of Florida are advancing equally varied undertakings to meet current and future needs.

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Carriers to blame for ocean rate cellar, Tampa gathering told by line executives

Ocean carriers have themselves to blame for today’s rock-bottom container freight rates, according to a pair of steamship line executives.

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Speed joined by flexibility, efficiency as supply chain keys, retailers told

Speed is becoming an increasingly important attribute of successful retail supply chains in these days of growing e-commerce, but agility, flexibility, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and even social responsibility can be just as vital.

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Economist sees East, Gulf coasts served by Nova Scotia, Cuba transshipment hubs

The U.S. East and Gulf coasts can expect to be significantly served by a pair of transshipment hubs – ideally in Canada’s province of Nova Scotia and in Cuba – according to a leading port industry economist.

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Florida East Coast ports look to build upon solid performances with enhanced facilities

With several having enjoyed landmark years in 2016, ports along the Atlantic Coast of Florida are advancing infrastructure enhancements to accommodate still greater cargo volumes.

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Jacksonville-to-San Juan carriers displaying billion-dollar confidence in Puerto Rico trade

With investments totaling more than $1 billion, carriers engaged in commerce between Jacksonville and Puerto Rico are clearly confident that the island commonwealth will enjoy economic revival.

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Tractor Supply CEO urges servant leadership in logistics

A servant leadership approach is critical to enhancing the supply chain, according to the chief executive of the largest U.S. rural lifestyle retailer.

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As online sales rise, The Home Depot is focusing on predictability, options

Sure, speed matters, but delivery predictability and its communication may well be even more important for the world’s largest home improvement retailer, The Home Depot, which consistently ranks among the top five U.S. importers.

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Economist sees East, Gulf coasts served by Cuba, Nova Scotia transshipment hubs

The U.S. East and Gulf coasts can expect to be significantly served by a pair of transshipment hubs – ideally in Cuba and Canada’s province of Nova Scotia – a leading port industry economist said today.

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Port of Brunswick looks to double capacity for roll-on/roll-off cargos

Already the No. 1 U.S. port for new automobile imports, the Georgia Ports Authority’s Port of Brunswick is amidst expansion to nearly double its roll-on/roll-off cargo capacity.

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