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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North Carolina’s Port of Wilmington expanding to meet regional demands

With increasing volumes of inbound and outbound cargos shifting to its Port of Wilmington from other U.S. Southeast gateways, the North Carolina State Ports Authority is advancing wide-ranging enhancements while continuing its laser focus on unencumbered efficiencies.

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Georgia-Pacific’s Oliver aims to thrill with mutually beneficial relationships

As a senior supply chain executive at forest products leader Georgia-Pacific, Bill Oliver is committed to applying latest technologies and forging mutually beneficial relationships with an objective of thrilling customers each day.

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Savannah’s intermodal growth inspires Georgia port leadership

Already boasting North America’s largest single container terminal, and with its Savannah containerport capacity set to double, the Port of Savannah is poised to also soon offer the continent’s busiest on-dock rail facility – and that gets Griff Lynch, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority, unabashedly stoked.

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CenterPoint’s McKiernan confident in future of inland intermodal hubs

Applying principles learned in the military, Brian McKiernan is advancing the role of inland intermodal facilities as key nodes of international and domestic freight transportation.

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PortMiami Asia trade gets big boost from deeper channel, larger cranes

Timing is everything, as the proverb goes, and South Florida’s PortMiami is proving the adage aptly applies to its blossoming maritime trade with Asia.

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‘Bullish believer’ Connor to apply love for shipping in assuming helm at AAPA

A self-described “bullish believer,” Christopher J. “Chris” Connor is looking to apply nearly 40 years of ocean shipping experience, including as top executive of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, to leading a hemispheric association representing interests of more than 130 member ports in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America.

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Patagonia’s Soller values social responsibility in leading outdoor apparel firm’s supply chain

At Patagonia Inc., success in the apparel business and doing the right thing advance hand-in-hand.

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Here comes the bride’s gown… Garforth weds humor and ruthlessness in evolving David’s Bridal supply chain

Celebrating a perfect marriage of humor and ruthlessness, Diane Garforth is cheerfully and diligently leading logistics enhancements at America’s largest bridal retailer.

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Tradepoint Atlantic turning mill site into world-class inland port facility

Dynamic diverse commerce in Baltimore County is by no means limited to Maryland Port Administration facilities, as Tradepoint Atlantic continues buildout of a first-rate inland port on a 3,250-acre site that had been home to steelmaking since the 19th century.

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Port of Baltimore looks to build on diverse record achievements

With advancement of a long-awaited rail tunnel project and additional 50-foot-depth berthing on the way, the Maryland Port Administration’s Port of Baltimore is positioning to continue its trend of record-setting growth across diverse sectors.

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