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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Inland ports extending reach throughout Georgia, beyond

Building upon its inland port successes, the Georgia Ports Authority is extending its Network Georgia concept to include a rail-served facility now being built in the northwest corner of the state, with an eye toward one or two more such intermodal installations.

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Port of Savannah prepares to handle more mega-containerships with ease

Griffith V. “Griff” Lynch, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority, can’t help but smile.

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Grieg Star builds project cargo business as G2 Ocean joint venture taking shape

Having already quadrupled the share of its project cargo business over the past five years, Grieg Star is looking to further its presence in the project sector as it combines forces with Gearbulk in a joint venture dubbed G2 Ocean.

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SMC3 attracts more than 500 to Atlanta for Jump Start 2017 logistics conference

Hitting a proverbial grand slam with more than 500 participants, SMC3 has once again provided ample opportunity for supply chain executives and technology providers to learn the latest about the logistics industry and, of course, to mix and mingle.

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Rail, trucking see cautiously optimistic 2017 outlook, say CSX, ODFL leaders

Rail and trucking sectors can be guardedly enthusiastic this year as Donald Trump assumes the presidency, a pair of industry leaders said today [Jan. 23].

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South Jersey Port Corp. readies for big boost with new terminal

It’s already shaping up to be a happy and prosperous 2017 for the South Jersey Port Corp., which looks by the end of January to have opened the initial phase of what is being touted as the first major marine terminal on the Delaware River in more than 50 years.

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Port of Philadelphia exudes optimism as $300 million capital plan advances

A newly announced $300 million infrastructure program for the Port of Philadelphia is one of those holiday gifts that will keep on giving for years to come. Indeed, Santa arrived just a bit early.

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Hamburg Süd beefing up Port of Philly activity with historic imports from Brazil

Move over, cheese steaks. Philly is gaining fame these days for beef of another ilk.

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Port of Wilmington looks to expand to fulfill long-term cargo demands

Nearing maximum cargo capacity on its existing footprint, the Delaware State Port Corp.’s Port of Wilmington is moving ahead with plans for development via public-private partnership of a new marine terminal on a recently acquired site.

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Trump presidency viewed as plus as ports seek infrastructure gains

Having Donald Trump in the White House is apt to help advance infrastructure improvements at ports and throughout the U.S. supply chain, the head of the AAPA (American Association of Port Authorities) said today.

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