World Trade articles from August 2002

World Trade archives from August 2002

Powerful partnerships. (Inside World Trade).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Journalists and public relations specialists have long had an adversarial relationship. Ad agencies and marketing pros have also had a hard time winning the hearts (much less the minds) of the press. At this year's Transportation Marketing...

'Let's Roll'. (Letters to the Editor).
August 1, 2002... Dear WORLD TRADE MAGAZINE: The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have had a profound impact on American life and business. Without taking away from or otherwise besmirching the collective memory of--and outrage over--those despicable acts, I...

War risks for trade. (Washington Window).(Brief Article)(Column)
August 1, 2002... Washington: Benjamin Franklin, at the end of the unpleasantness between America and King George III, observed, "There never was a good war nor a bad peace." But what about now, when we are in a war that looks too much like peace? Cynics...

EDI is tops but XML is coming online. (Global Supply Chain).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... For at least seven years the world has been predicting the demise of electronic data interchange standardized message sets. But EDI, which is used to transmit large quantities of data, is still the format of choice for shippers despite the...

FedEx restructures, renames. (The Americas).(FedEx Trade Networks)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Changes are in the works at FedEx Trade Networks, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., as the result of a reorganization of its corporate structure. The changes, which were effective July 8, are aimed at implementing a new branding strategy and...

Got rulings? (The Americas).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... A trio of major U.S. dairy organizations have moved a step closer to resolving a conflict regarding Canada's dairy export practices thanks to a June 24 ruling by the World Trade Organization. The International Dairy Foods Association, the...

U.S. Stevedore accuses Chile of contract breach. (The Americas).(Stevedoring Services of America,)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Washington-state based Stevedoring Services of America, the largest marine and rail terminal operator and stevedore in the U.S., is accusing the Chilean government of misusing foreign investment monies and breach of contract. In 1999, SSA...

World Trade SCTi award winners convene at D/C Expo.
August 1, 2002... Caption: Five of the seven recipients of WORLD TRADE'S Supply Chain Technology Innovation" award met in a conference session at this year's DC Expo in Chicago May 21-23 to speak briefly about their past achievements. From L-R:Joe O'Brien,...

Fox says water dispute to be resolved soon. (The Americas).(Mexican President Vicente Fox)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Mexican President Vicente Fox said in late June that he expects a satisfactory resolution with the U.S. over a conflict over river water that Mexico owes the U.S. The two countries share water from the Rio Grande in Texas and from the...

Supply-Chain Council creates European Award. (Europe).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The Supply-Chain Council, a Pittsburgh, Pa.-based trade association, has announced the establishment of a new award aimed at recognizing European organizations with demonstrably high standards in supply chain organization and management. The...

France nixes wage hike. (Europe).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The new government of France seems to have gotten started off on the wrong foot in its relationship with the country's labor unions by refusing demands to hike the national minimum wage more than the legal 2.4 percent minimum. Observers...

EU relaxes rules for Italy. (Europe).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Officials from the European Union have consented to Italy's request to waive the country's obligation to balance its budget next year, allowing it to have a budget deficit of up to 0.5 percent of GDP. The decision is good news for Italian...

U.S. firm bids on Japanese bank. (Asia/Pacific).(Metropolitan Mortgage and Co., Ishikawa Bank)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Even though analysts say its chances of success may range from slim to none, U.S. investment company Metropolitan Mortgage & Co. of Washington D.C., announced that it had put in a bid for Japan's failed Ishikawa Bank, an unlisted regional bank...

Pernod Ricard toasts its U.S. distribution partners: and pours on the added value for its customers.
August 1, 2002... Chivas Regal. Wild Turkey. Seagram's Gin. These well-known brands are but a few of the many spirits comprising the extensive product line of Pernod Ricard USA, a subsidiary of the world's third-largest spirits and wine company, Pernod Richard,...

2002 World Trade Magazine readers' Best Provider Awards: survey reveals choices of top manufacturing executives.
August 1, 2002... Best Motor Carrier Providers A trio of Less-Than-Truckload leaders surfaced in the category, with readers citing a variety of reasons for picking Yellow first. Chief among them, though, was Yellow Freight System's prominent role in safe...

'Critical cargoes' key to economic recovery: U.S. produce and agricultural executives join Ocean carriers in strategic positioning.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Like their manufacturing counterparts, U.S. agricultural executives are learning that rates remain soft and capacity scarce on most ocean trade lanes--but especially on the Transpacific. "The westbound cargo market posted negative growth in...

Global trading and logistics strategy. (Shipping Lanes).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... One thing is for sure--the dependence on international trade, for sourcing of products, components and raw materials; for markets and distribution; and for countries seeking to bolster their financial situation, has never been as great and is...

Cooking with gas: new opportunities in Mexico. (Global Sourcing).
August 1, 2002... Mexico faces decreased natural gas production at a time when industrial demand in northern Mexico is skyrocketing. Will the country move towards some sort of privatization of its vast natural gas fields near the Texas border? This is the...

Business is booming in the Charleston region: and it's not hard to see why. (US & International Economic Development).
August 1, 2002... "This is likely to be one of the best settlements in the Indies," remarked William Sayle, the first governor of Carolina. His observation concerning Charlestowne couldn't have been more accurate. More than 300 years and a name change later, the...

U.S. Direct Investment in E.U. 1999. (Index).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2002... U.S Direct Investment in E.U. 1999 The UK has a 42% share of all U.S. investment in the E.U. This figure has remained constant over the past decade in spite of increasing competition from within the E.U. and changes in the criteria for...

U.S. Exports to the NIS, 1999-2001. (Index).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2002... U.S. Exports to the NIS, 1999-2001 in U.S.$ Millions 1999 2000 2001 Russia $2,059.8 $2,092.4 $2,724.1 Turkmenistan $18.4 $84.4 $248.4 Ukraine $204.6 $190.9 $205.1...

Snapshot: Australia. (Index).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Australian imports from the USA 1999-147,000 TEU 2000-148-000 TEU 2001-125,000 TEU Top 10 Commodities: Auto and truck parts House hold appliances Animal feed & pet food Citrus and fruit products Frozen...

ANZDL -- www.anzdl.com. (Web Showcase).(West Coast ports)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... ANZDL, one of the leading ocean carriers servicing North America, Australia and New Zealand, offers the best rated costomer service and e-commerce solutions in the trade. ANZDL's containerships call at a variety of West Coast ports, including...

A.N. Deringer, Inc. -- www.anderinger.com. (Web Showcase).(global services)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Since 1919, A.N. Deringer, Inc. has been a leading provider of international logistics. As the process of logistics becomes more about moving information and less about moving the box, Deringer works to develop technology driven solutions to...

Yang Ming Line (YML) -- www.yml.com.tw. (Web Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Yang Ming Line (YML) is an independent all water and intermodal worldwide carrier, with a customer-driven staff supporting YML's state-of-the-art, fully integrated global network. Whether cargo is containerized, oversized or refrigerated -...

Port of Miami -- www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami. (Web Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The Port of Miami boasts a multiplicity of shipping lines that call on more than 100 countries and 250 ports across the globe, ranking it the largest container port in Florida. The markets served include Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central...

Port Freeport -- www.portfreeport.com. (Web Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Port Freeport offers three important advantages: Easy Access -- Transportation via highway, railroad, Intercoastal Canal, and our 400-foot-wide, 45-foot-deep channel that is just three miles from open water. Space to Grow -7,500 acres available...

Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) -- www.hmm21.com. (Web Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... HMM has made its "Cyber Customer Service Center" faster and easier to use, keeping inline with the complicated needs of the cargo transportation business. With Cyber CSC, customers will be able to book on-line and access freight rates. Our...

San Antonio international airport -- www.sanantonio-airport.com. (Web Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... SAT, a U.S. Point of Entry, accommodates commercial, cargo and general aviation. Nearly one million square feet available with designated Foreign Trade Zone #80. Over 200 acres of facilities include FBOs, corporate hangars, aircraft maintenance...

Port of Baltimore -- www.mpa.state.md.us. (Web Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... With exceptional services and support, the Port of Baltimore is set to handle the various needs of shippers and customers worldwide. The Port of Baltimore's highly skilled labor force moves container, Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro/Ro), automobile,...

United Cargo -- www.unitedcargo.com. (Web Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... United Cargo's web site makes it easy for customers to do business with United. The site is divided into five sections: My Cargo, Utilities, Shipping Guides, Services, and Company Information. Many of these features can be accessed from the...

American Express -- www.americanexpress.com/ip. (Web Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... International Payments from American Express is an online, secure and simple way of making overseas payments. You can process transactions in over 110 currencies via the internet. International Payments will meet your full range of global...

CN: North America's railroad -- www.cn.ca. (Web Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... eBusiness Solutions -- the name says in all. CN's eBusiness Solutions are designed to provide you with solutions to the challenges you face. To give you real-time information when and where you want it -- in an easy-to-use format. You'll enjoy...

Port of Savannah -- www.gaports.com. (Web Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The Port of Savannah / Garden City Terminal- Numerous cost efficiencies associated with "single-terminal" design. 1,200 acres. Room to expand. 7,726 continuous ft. of berthing. ICTF intermodal facility incorporated into terminal. Warehousing:...

Lufthansa Cargo -- www.lufthansa-cargo.com. (Web Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Need worldwide express service and a capacity guarantee for large freight? The answer is td.X service from Lufthansa Cargo. Capacity for td.X is guaranteed for shipments up to 2 tons when booking 24 hours ahead of the Latest Acceptance Time....

NSCSA -- www.nscsaamerica.com. (Web Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... NSCSA can handle all your cargo needs to the Middle East and the Indian Sub-Continent. In addition, we are the only RoRo/Container carrier with direct service to Pakistan. Our state-of-the-art vessels can carry every type of freight, no matter...

COSCO -- www.cosco-usa.com. (Web Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... COSCO capacity on owned and leased containers totals nearly 425,000 TEUS. Cargo handling capabilities include 20-ft and 40-ft. dry containers, refrigerated containers, flat racks, open tops, high cubes and other specialized equipment. COSCO...

Calendar of events.
August 1, 2002... 2002 Events AUGUST 4-6: National Medical Association 2002; Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu. CONTACT: Audra Edwards, (703)631-6200. FAX: (703) 654-6931. E-mail: nma@jspargo.com. (www.nmanet.org). 9-13: Section of International...