World Trade articles from January 2003

World Trade archives from January 2003

No whiners. (Inside World Trade).(editorial about recent studies of public perceptions of the state of the US economy)(Editorial)
January 1, 2003... The Consumer Confidence Survey, a monthly measure of the public's faith in the health of the U.S. economy, is a forecasting instrument widely used by manufacturers, retailers, banks, the Federal Reserve, and United States government agencies....

Feeling good about globalization. (Policy Perspectives).(Excerpt)
January 1, 2003... The following is an excerpt from "The Globalization of Human Well-Being." Controversy over globalization has focuses mainly on whether it exacerbates income inequality between the rich and the poor. But, as opponents of globalization...

Brazil highlights importance of reform for U.S. sugar program. (Tradewinds).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... At the trade ministers' meeting to negotiate the terms of a trade agreement for the western hemisphere, known as the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), a senior Brazilian official emphasized that Brazil would be unable to agree to a deal...

Giuliani to speak at Transformation 2003. (Tradewinds).(Rudolph Giuliani to speak at Transformation 2003: A Business and Logistics Conference)
January 1, 2003... Former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani is scheduled to give the closing keynote address at Transformation 2003: A Business and Logistics Conference, Jan. 14-16, at The Mirage hotel in Las Vegas. Jim Collins, Tom Donohue, Jason Jennings...

Just as World Trade predicted. (Tradewinds).(success for Pernod Ricard)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... When WORLD TRADE spoke with Patrick Ricard, chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard, and other executives last August ("Pernod Ricard Toasts Its U.S. Distribution Partners: And. Pours On The Added Value For Its Customers"), the company was poised to...

London creates watch dog for fake drugs. (Tradewinds).(new initiative under development by the International Chamber of Commerce)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The London-based International Chamber of Commerce's Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau is developing a new initiative to help pharmaceutical companies fight the growing problem of counterfeit drugs. The service, due to be launched early this...

WEF survey puts U.S. in top spot. (Tradewinds).(survey on global competitiveness from the World Economic Forum)
January 1, 2003... The latest global competitiveness report by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum puts the U.S. back in the top spot, followed in second place by Finland. The order is a reverse from last year when Finland took the top honor. "This is quite...

World Trade teams with NITL on security seminars. (Tradewinds).(National Industrial Transportation League)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... WORLD TRADE magazine will be the exclusive U.S. media sponsor of a series of security compliance seminars being staged world-wide by the National Industrial Transportation League. The NITL is the oldest, largest and most prestigious freight...

Executive forecast 2003: pro-trade public and private business.(comments from several global notables)
January 1, 2003... Editor's Note: In collecting these insights and remarks from a cross section of global decision-makers, WORLD TRADE hopes to provide a forecast for U.S. manufacturers seeking ROI on their current business strategy. Archie Dunham Board...

Top 30 mass retailers.(top for 2002)
January 1, 2003... Past is prologue in evaluating this year's leading retailers. Readers of WORLD TRADE will note that our final cover feature for 2002 was Wal-Mart--our survey's most successful player. Few surprises surfaced in gathering this data, although the...

It's play time for Toys "R" Us: and not a moment too soon.(despite challenges, leadership of John Eyler is paying off for toy store chain)
January 1, 2003... These past few years haven't quite been all fun and games for John Eyler, chairman and CEO of Toys "R" Us. Shortly after joining the company in January 2000, Eyler set about revamping Toys "R" Us to better compete in the marketplace while...

Updating the Pennsylvania Turnpike: and moving into the E-Z Pass lane. (Transportation Cargo & Shipping).
January 1, 2003... The Pennsylvania Turnpike has always been a challenge, first to the railroad engineers in the 1930s who forced the route to plunge south to avoid the more torturous climbs through the Appalachian Mountains and, more recently, to traffic...

Security is still the hot issue: but there's some promising developments to cheer. (Transportation Cargo & Shipping).
January 1, 2003... Just over one year ago, the trade community was in the midst of a security crisis of sorts. The vulnerability of international supply chains had suddenly become very apparent, and everyone from government agencies to suppliers, shippers, and...

Retailers acquire the competitive edge: when the supply chain becomes their core competency. (Logistics and Supply Chain Management).
January 1, 2003... Footwear retailer Footstar Inc. goes against the grain in its industry. James T. DeVeau, vice president logistics with the $2.3 billion retailer, explains that, while retailers typically take ownership of product once it reaches the US,...

Who are some of the leaders of supply chain innovation? Let's start with the retailers. (Logistics and Supply Chain Management).(Editorial)
January 1, 2003... Where do the ideas come from which drive change and innovation in the supply chain? There is no unanimous answer to this, as innovation springs from both the shipper and provider sides of the house. But, the consistent engine of supply chain...

"Hong Kong-Plus" adds up: U.S. businesses hear about the peninsula's attractions. (Global Sourcing).
January 1, 2003... Dallas -- He was a long way from home, but the chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) seemed like he was speaking casually with old friends during a recent stop in Dallas to promote the peninsula and China's Pearl River...

International tax in the spotlight: how to deal with perceived tax abuses. (Banking, Finance & Trade Services).
January 1, 2003... The U.S. income taxation system, particularly as it applies to U.S. multinational companies (MNCs), has been under close scrutiny in recent months. The spate of major U.S. MNCs reincorporating offshore in "tax friendly" countries (e.g.,...

The Netherlands: key manufacturing site for Eastman Chemical & Coca Cola subsidiary. (US & International Economic Development).
January 1, 2003... Editor's Note: Last Fall's fact-finding tour of the Benelux yielded a number of surprises: a burgeoning auto industry in Flanders? [see related story]. Starbucks in Amsterdam? [check last month's edition]. Our final discovery was made in...

Flanders' automotive valley: a dynamic past, a dynamic future. (US & International Economic Development).(Belgium's auto industry set for boom)
January 1, 2003... A country known largely for its role as a center of European politics, Belgium occupies an extraordinary but little known place alongside the United States and Japan in the history of the automobile. The variety of "Made in Belgium" cars is...

The value of "Total" Landed Cost Calculators: it's more than you might imagine. (Technology).
January 1, 2003... Operating in expanded trade areas all over the world calls for a new approach because the requirements differ greatly from those governing domestic trade. Each step in the manufacturing or retailing process raises a multitude of extremely...

The global toy box.(figures on the global toy market)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Global Toy Box North America represents the largest market, while Europe and Asia compete closely for their share. TOTAL TOY MARKETS AVERAGE ...

Evergreen International Airlines. (Corporate Profiles).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... WWW.EVERGREENAIRLINES.COM Evergreen International Airlines is a U.S.cargo airline specializing in ad hoc charter, and contract freighter operations. Evergreen operates a fleet of ten B-747 and seven DC9 freighter aircraft on an ACMI wet...

ANDZL. (Corporate Profiles).(new service launched)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... WWW.ANDZL.COM For the first time in its 15-year history, ANZDL is offering direct calls from Australia and New Zealand to the East Coast ports of Savannah, Philadelphia, and New York. The new service includes the following port rotation on...

San Antonio International Airport. (Corporate Profiles).(brief description of facilities)
January 1, 2003... WWW.SANANTONIO-AIRPORT.COM 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,...

American Express. (Corporate Profiles).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... WWW.AMERICANEXPRESS.COM/IP 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...

COSCO. (Corporate Profiles).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... WWW.COSCO-USA.COM 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, fiat racks, open tops, high cubes and other...

Port of Baltimore. (Corporate Profiles).(brief description of operations)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... WWW.MPA.STATE.MD.US 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...

Yang Ming Line (YML). (Corporate Profiles).(brief description of operations)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... WWW.YML.COM.TW Yang Ming Line (YML) is an independent all water and intermodal worldwide carrier, with a customer-driven staff supporting YMI'S state-of-the-art, fully integrated global network. Whether cargo is containerized, oversized or...

A.N. Deringer, Inc. (Corporate Profiles).(brief description of corporate operations)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... WWW.ANDERINGER.COM 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...

Port of Seattle. (Corporate Profiles).(brief information about ports in Seattle)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... WWW.PORTSEATTLE.ORG Capacity. Connections. Convenience. Seattle is still the shortcut. Located in the center of the Pacific Northwest's transportation network, Seattle offers superior customer service to link shippers and carriers with...

Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM). (Corporate Profiles).(updates cyber customer service center)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... WWW.HMM21.COM 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...

Pilot Air Freight. (Corporate Profiles).(launches customer extranet service)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... WWW.PILOTAIR.COM Pilot Air Freight is a full-service, global transportation and logistics company headquartered in Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, wish 65 offices throughout the U.S. Pilot prides itself on keeping abreast of technology...

Port Freeport. (Corporate Profiles).
January 1, 2003... WWW.PORTFREEPORT.COM 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...

Port of New York/New Jersey. (Corporate Profiles).
January 1, 2003... WWW.PORTNYNJ.COM The Port of New York/New Jersey, North America's Premier East Coast Port, is investing in a comprehensive $1.3 billion redevelopment program. As part of this program, we are deepening channels, expanding terminals,...

Innocence lost. (Fair Trader).(information age, commentary)(Column)
January 1, 2003... The civilized world has come of age--finally. Historical milestones such as man's first use of fire to the rise and fall of empires from the Assyrian to the Ottoman were significant, but they pale compared to where we stand now: the Information...