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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Georgia Ports launch rail initiative to reach into ‘new battleground’

A new strategic rail initiative aims to further expand the market reach of the Port of Savannah not only throughout the Southeast but also the Midwest.

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Inland port facilities seen advancing South Carolina’s cargo capabilities

It might be said that behind every successful seaport is at least one flourishing inland port.

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South Carolina extends commitment to ably handling large containerships

When it comes to container vessels, South Carolina Ports Authority leaders aren’t shy about stating that bigger is better, and they are steadfastly committed to providing infrastructure to efficiently accommodate the increasingly large boxships of today and tomorrow.

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North Carolina’s Port of Wilmington readies to accommodate big boxships

The North Carolina State Ports Authority’s Port of Wilmington is forcefully positioning to be a port of choice for productive U.S. Southeast calls of containerships carrying as many as 10,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units of cargo.

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Gov. Pence visits North Carolina port

Count the Republican vice presidential candidate among those impressed with the North Carolina State Ports Authority’s Port of Wilmington.

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Yusen Logistics’ Bailey bringing passion for industry to IANA’s Intermodal EXPO

As chief strategy officer for Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. and vice chair of the Intermodal Association of North America, Adriene Bailey exudes an undeniable passion for the intermodal industry.

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Pasha Automotive Services executive driven to succeed, including in Baltimore endeavor

John Pasha is clearly driven to succeed and help others, whether in his role as senior vice president of Pasha Automotive Services – the vehicle processing and distribution solutions unit of The Pasha Group – or leading San Diego civic efforts or playing guitar in a rock ’n’ roll band.

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Baltimore extends dominance in ro-ro, automotive business

While its containerized cargo presence continues to grow, the Port of Baltimore has by no means abandoned its industry-leading commitment to handling automobiles, heavy equipment and other roll-on/roll-off goods.

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Port of Baltimore ahead of curve in readiness for big containerships

The Port of Baltimore would certainly qualify to earn the Boy Scout merit badge for being prepared.

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Fornazor International’s founder sees quality as key ingredient in worldwide export of feed

John Fornazor Sr., chief executive officer of Fornazor International Inc., has found that benefits of the export business most surely transcend the idiomatic definition of chicken feed.

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