World Trade articles from February 2004

World Trade archives from February 2004

In praise of global leaders.(Inside World Trade)(Column)
February 1, 2004... Never before has the United States played as great a global role as today. Evidence of our primacy is ample. The universal language of both trade and diplomacy is English, international transactions are denominated in dollars, U.S. military...

New governmental financing approach puts manufacturers on tightrope between risk and opportunity.(Policy Perspectives)(Private Finance Initiative)
February 1, 2004... Great Britain has revolutionized the way the public sector purchases large-scale infrastructure assets, and their secret is: they don't buy them at all. For example, instead of paying for new prisons, they now pay for cell availability;...

Chinese Premier takes steps to improve trade relations with U.S.(Asia-Pacific)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to the United States in December yielded some positive results for the future of trade relations between the two countries. During an interview with CNN's Lou Dobbs, Wen mentioned that the hopes the U.S. will...

WTSA announces rate hike for U.S.-Asia containers.(Tradewinds: the latest trends in the world of trade)(Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA), a group of 13 ocean carriers, announced rate bikes on U.S.-Asia refrigerated cargo due to various market forces, such as an imbalance in the westbound Pacific reefer trade as well as...

Heathrow's expansion is a tough sell for some.(Europe)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Airports in Paris, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam are putting increased competitive pressure on London's Heathrow as an international European hub. Although Heathrow is the busiest international airport in the world and the best candidate for...

U.S. inks free trade agreement with Central American countries.(The Americas)
February 1, 2004... On December 17 the U.S. signed the Central American Free Trade Agreement with 4 nations--El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Combined total goods traded between the U.S. and the four CAFTA countries is $15.4 billion. According to...

UNCTAD report finds freight costs still high in Africa.(Africa & Middle East)(United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... In the most recent "Review of Maritime Transport," published annually by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the high costs of shipping in Africa continues to be a hindrance to businesses operating on the continent....

AGOA expands with two new members.(Tradewinds: the latest trends in the world of trade)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The African countries of Niger and Cote D'Ivoire have become the latest to join the U.S. African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a preferential textile trade agreement, following a determination by the U.S. Trade Representative that the two...

What Uncle Sam can do for you: expanding government commitment helps smaller global traders play in the world market.(Cover Story)
February 1, 2004... Steel tariffs. Pressure on China to abide by World Trade Organization rules on opening its economy. Provisions in U.S. legislation prompting the defense industry to buy American. All examples of recent federal government actions to help...

British Columbia promoting economic opportunity: things are turning around on Canada's West Coast thanks to energy, high tech, and pro-business government.(Special report: Canada)
February 1, 2004... If you ask anyone from British Columbia (BC), they'll tell you that the province is the jewel in Canada's crown. There is no doubt that British Columbia is a spectacularly beautiful province, starting at the majestic Rockies and tapering down...

New Hours-of-Service regs bring major changes to trucking industry: shippers and consignees facing price hikes.
February 1, 2004... Doing more with less is a familiar tune in the transportation and logistics industries these days, whether you're the supplier, the customer, or both. Although signs of a strengthening U.S. economy are giving businesses some hope, the trucking...

Bringing best practices to emergency food logistics: TPG chairman Peter Baaker and The World Food Programme team up to speed the flow of supplies to people in crisis.(Industry focus: food)
February 1, 2004... "There is enough food in the world today," proclaims The World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations agency charged with the fight against global hunger, "for every man, woman and child to lead healthy and productive lives." And yet, hunger...

The Internet keeps on revolutionizing trade finance: one-stop shopping online is a reality.(Finance)
February 1, 2004... Trade finance has moved onto the Internet so rapidly, it can be a challenge to keep up with the array of new services that come on stream. Clearly, commercial banks, the main players, were the first to convert their Letters of Credit,...

Customer relationship management uncovered: opportunities for mid-market manufacturers.(Technology)
February 1, 2004... In January of 2003, Microsoft released Microsoft Business Solutions CRM as a part of the Microsoft Business Solutions family of business application software. With no shortage of CRM alternatives on the market, the question remains for...

Cendian--www.cendian.com.(Web Profiles)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Cendian, the market leader in chemical lead logistics, leverages sector expertise to deliver a competitive advantage to our clients. We offer improved supply chain efficiencies, better on-time performance and wider global reach. Our solutions...

A.N. Deringer Inc.--www.anderinger.com.(Web Profiles)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Founded in 1919, Deringer has grown to become one of the leading providers of international logistics services. With over 30 offices coast to coast in the U.S. and a global agency network we provide supply chain solutions for companies moving...

Export-Import Bank of the United States--www.exim.gov.(Web Profiles)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) assists U.S. companies compete in today's challenging global marketplace. This government agency assumes the credit and country risks that the private sector is unable or unwilling to...

Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM)--www.hmm21.com.(Web Profiles)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... 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...

Cosco--www.cosco-usa.com.(Web Profiles)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... 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...

Yellow Global--www.yellowglobal.com.(Web Profiles)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... When you need a seamless solution for international shipping needs, Yellow Global can deliver. Integrated air, ocean and land shipping services around the world. Priority services, consolidation and even full container load. Plus complete...

Evergreen International Airlines--www.evergreenairlines.com.(Web Profiles)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Evergreen International Airlines is a U.S. cargo airline specializing in ad hoc charter, and contract freighter operations. Evergreen operates a fleet often B-747and seven DC9 freighter aircraft on an ACMI wet lease basis worldwide and...

NSCSA--www.nscsaamerica.com.(Web Profiles)(National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... NSCSA can handle all your cargo needs to the Middle East and the Indian Sub-Continent. In addition, we are the only Ro-Ro/ Container carrier with direct service to Pakistan. Our state-of-the-art vessels can carry every type of freight, no...

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council--www.hktrader.net.(Web Profiles)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Register to receive updated information on Hong Kong The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is the statutory organization promoting Hong Kong's external trade. It operates in world markets through a global network of offices and a...

DHL--www.dhl.com.(Web Profiles)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... DHL is the world's leading express and logistics company offering customers innovative and customized solutions from a single source. With global expertise in solutions, express, air and ocean freight and overland transport, DHL combines...

Swiss WorldCargo--www.swissworldcargo.com.(Web Profiles)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Swiss WorldCargo is the air cargo division of Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. With its global network of more than 150 destinations in over 80 countries and its broad range of airfreight products and services, Swiss WorldCargo generates...

Yang Ming Line (YML)--www.yml.com.tw.(Web Profiles)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... 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...

Lufthansa Cargo--www.lufthansa-cargo.com.(Web Profiles)(td.X service)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... 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....

Port Freeport--www.portfreeport.com.(Web Profiles)
February 1, 2004... 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...

Goods and services.(World Trade index)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
February 1, 2004... Goods and Services BALANCE EXPORTS IMPORTS September 2003 (Billions of $) ($41.30) $86.20 $127.40 August 2003 (Billions of $) ($39.50) $83.80 $123.30 ...

Average foreign exchange rates.(World Trade index)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
February 1, 2004... Average Foreign Exchange Rates November 2003 ** (Currency per U.S. dollar except as noted) COUNTRY MONETARY NOV. NOV. UNIT 2002 2003 CANADA DOLLAR 1.3130 1.5715...

Gross domestic purchases prices and related measures.(World Trade index)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
February 1, 2004... Gross Domestic Purchases Prices and Related Measures Percent Change From Preceding Period 2002:Q2 2002:Q3 2002:Q4 Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.2 1.0 1.8 Final sales...

Trade with advanced technology products: 2003.(Monthly Trade Highlights)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
February 1, 2004... Monthly Trade Highlights Trade with Advanced Technology Products: 2003 MONTH EXPORTS IMPORTS BALANCE Jan-03 13,069.00 15,423.00 -2,354.00 Feb-03 13,703.00 14,330.00 -627.00 Mar-03 ...

Trade with Canada: 2003.(World Trade index)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
February 1, 2004... Trade with Canada: 2003. MONTH EXPORTS IMPORTS BALANCE Jan-03 12,859.00 17,809.00 -4,950.00 Feb-03 13,248.00 17,593.00 -4,345.00 Mar-03 15,114.00 20,262.00 -5,148.00 Apr-03 14,633.00 ...