World Trade articles from January 2009

World Trade archives from January 2009

Is the dollar's 'exorbitant privilege' as the global standard at risk?(POLICY PERSPECTIVES)
January 1, 2009... It was in the 1960's when then French President Charles DeGaulle lamented that the U.S. Dollar enjoyed an "exorbitant privilege." He said that for a half century successive U.S. administrations had benefited from the U.S. dollar's role as the...

LA-LB delays launch of January 1 box fee.(OCEAN)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Port officials say they'll delay a new $15 per container fee that was set to go into effect on January 1 because of the weakening economy and slow pace of approval for new infrastructure projects, reports the Long Beach Press-Telegram. The...

TSA looking for more participants in Cargo Screening test.(AIR)(Transportation Security Administration)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is looking for more companies to participate in its Air Cargo Screening Technology pilot program that will evaluate the effectiveness of cargo-screening technologies. Under a federal law...

Laredo bridge to test 24-hour operations.(TRUCKING)(World Trade Bridge)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... The World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas will begin 24-hour operations starting on January 5 in a six-month U.S.-Mexico test program. "The benefit will be seen all up and down the supply chain," said one official. The World Trade Bridge now...

Mark your calendar.(TRADEWINDS)(Brief article)(Calendar)
January 1, 2009... ExIm Bank's Trade Finance Solutions for Exporters and Lenders Washington, D.C. Jan 12-13 www.exim.gov/seminars/index.cfm ProMat 2009 Chicago, IL Jan 12-15 www.promatshow.com SMC3's Jump Start 2009 ...

The changing landscape of U.S. railroads: rails are carrying more volume at higher rates as shippers complain about competition restraints.(TRANSPORTATION)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The North American rail industry's almost uncanny ability to shift gears and shake off declining loads of consumer goods and automobiles after the collapse of the U.S. housing market appears, for the time being, to...

Customizing solutions.(PROFILE)(Ryder Freight System)(Company overview)
January 1, 2009... Ryder provides a complete array of leading-edge supply chain, warehousing and transportation solutions for multiple industry sectors in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Services range from developing global supply chain strategies...

All things to some people.(Customizing Solutions: PROFILE)(Serec)(Company overview)
January 1, 2009... Serec provides an exceptional array of fulfillment services thanks to our 45+ year history and impeccable compliance rating with virtually all retailers. Some of the many services we offer include: EDI order processing, pick and pack, labeling,...