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 Authority marks 75 years of unparalleled growth

For centuries, global trade has been a linchpin of the economy of the area now known as Georgia, since even before the colony’s charter was granted in 1732 to Gen. James Oglethorpe.

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Mason Mega Rail facility to enhance Savannah’s intermodal capabilities

The Port of Savannah, already the U.S. Southeast’s busiest intermodal gateway, is significantly bolstering its rail infrastructure to support swift, reliable links throughout much of the nation.

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Timeline details 75 years of GPA progress

Over the past three quarters of a century, the Georgia Ports Authority has developed a premier hub for international commerce, proficiently serving customers throughout the world while growing its valued role as a major contributor to the economic wellbeing of the Peach State.

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GPA’s executive director enthusiastic about next 75 years for Georgia ports

If indeed history repeats itself, and the next three quarters of a century is as good to Georgia ports and their customers as the Georgia Ports Authority’s first 75 years, GPA leaders have plenty about which to be enthused.

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LGL’s Wellner passing along appreciation of U.S.-flag shipping industry’s significance

Robert G. “Bob” Wellner may be hesitant to say he is leaving a legacy as he retires from presidency of Liberty Global Logistics LLC, but it is undeniable that he has been integral to the advancement of an essential U.S.-flag shipping industry.

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Now ranked No. 2 among US containerports, New York/New Jersey ready to sustain success

As the Port of New York and New Jersey assumes the No. 2 ranking among all U.S. containerports, leaders of the bistate port are confident in abilities to efficiently accommodate further record volumes via increasingly large boxships for decades to come.

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Volkswagen’s Boucher always ready to shift gears in automotive logistics

In the driver’s seat for Volkswagen Group of America’s North American finished vehicle logistics, Mark Boucher is constantly prepared to shift gears.

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Shippers seeking better service, simpler low-sulphur fuel costing

Ocean carriers need to improve customer service and simplify costing related to impending low-sulphur fuel requirements, according to a panel of shipping executives speaking today [Tuesday, Oct. 22] in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Charleston advancing vision as ‘preferred containerport’

On a steady course of success at the South Carolina Ports Authority helm, James I. “Jim” Newsome III is getting plenty of support for realizing the agency’s vision of the Port of Charleston as the nation’s preferred containerport.

Port of Charleston poised to sustain dynamic growth handling big ships

As James I. “Jim” Newsome III enters his second decade as head of the South Carolina Ports Authority, the Port of Charleston is prepared to continue unprecedented growth, with new terminal development poised to meet big-containership infrastructure demands for the next half century and beyond.

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