World Trade articles from July 2005

World Trade archives from July 2005

Best practices gear your supply chain to compete.(logistics services)
July 1, 2005... Each passing quarter increasingly demonstrates that if your business model relies on a supply chain--particularly a manufacturing one--you better be thinking about how to take it global. But nobody ever said world trade was going to be...

U.S. needs to expand transportation infrastructure before it's too late.(economic development)
July 1, 2005... Infrastructure has rightfully captured center stage in 2005 as the most serious issue facing the international transportation community and the importers and exporters whom we service. And all I can say is, "It's about time." I believe...

U.S. agriculture industry losing historic dominance: foreign farmers gaining global market share.(Trade winds: THE LATEST TRENDS IN THE WORLD OF TRADE)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... With an abundance of cheap land and labor, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, and China have begun capturing a bigger share of the highly coveted global farm sector. For instance, Russia used to depend heavily on the United States for wheat,...

Transportation services indez (TSI).(Bureau of Transportation Statistics)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... MARCH 2004-MARCH2005 March 123.4 April 124.5 May 124.1 June 123.9 July 125.5 August 124.5 September 125.1 October 126.7 November 127.6 December 127.3 January 129.7...

Improvements on Peace Bridge to be completed by later this year: U.S., Canada truck traffic to speed up.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Progress is being made on a $33.6 million project to speed up truck traffic on one of the busiest bridges between the U.S. and Canada. Construction has entered into the second phase along the Peace Bridge, which links Buffalo and Fort Erie,...

American Trucking Association says market "tightest" in 20 years: trucker shortage could get worse.(markets)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... A new report by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) warns that the shortage of long-haul drivers could get much worse. Presently, the sector is experiencing a national shortage of 20,000 truck drivers, says the ATA. However, that...

Results of investigation show high risk containers are entering U.S. unscreened: GAO report finds fault with custom's C-TPAT and CSI programs.(Government Accounting Office, Customs' Container Security Initiative and Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... A report regarding the effectiveness of U.S. Customs' Container Security Initiative (CSI) and Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) programs, which was released by the Government Accounting Office, continues to generate much...

DHL appoints Hickler.(Hans Hickler)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... DHL has appointed Hans Hickler as executive vice president of strategy and business implementation in the United States. In his new role, Hickler will be responsible for the development and implementation of DHL's U.S. business strategy, in...

Boeing's 777 to come in 'cargo version'.(poduct enhancement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The popular Boeing twin-engine 777 will now be sold in a 'cargo version/following research by the company that supports a strong demand for a plane that can fly between a variety of cities yet be highly fuel efficient. The aircraft will compete...

Benki joins Excel seafreight team.(Al Benki)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Al Benki is the new senior vice president for Exel's seafreight business and is based in the United States. Benki joins Exel from UPS where he was Vice President of Global Transportation Services, Supply Chain Solutions division.

NYK equips vessels with searchlights.(Nippon Yusen KK)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYKO has introduced high illumination searchlights for commercial vessels in order to better protect its ships and vessels from pirates and acts of terrorism. Searchlights will be installed on all of the company's 11 liquid...

Kelemen takes on new role for Pilot Air Freight.(John Kelemen)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Pilot Air Freight, a leading provider of transportation and logistics services, today announced the promotion of John Kelemen to Vice President, Special Services. Previously, Kelemen served as Director of Pilot Home Delivery.

CNF promotes Bianco.(Robert Bianco)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... CNF Inc. has appointed Robert Bianco, as a corporate vice president and president of Menlo Worldwide, its third-party logistics and supply chain services company. As president, Bianco will be responsible for Menlo's United States and...

Rosberg takes over as VP, supply chain, for Brunswick Boat Group.(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Knoxville, Tennessee-based Brunswick Boat Group, the largest maker of pleasure boats in the world, announced that Mike Rosberg has joined the group as its vice president, supply chain. In his new position, Rosberg will be responsible for...

Wolfe tapped to serve at Port of Tacoma.(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Port of Tacoma has selected John Wolfe as deputy executive directonWolfe is currently executive director at the Port of Olympia, Washington.

Descartes Systems Group announces changes to management team.(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Descartes Systems Group has named Chris Jones as executive vice president, Solutions and Markets, and Mark Weisberger as executive vice president, Field Operations. The Waterloo, Ontario-based company is a provider of logistics software...

Good sign for American importers, while Europe frets over unity: Euro dropping to new lows against U.S. dollar.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The euro has dropped to some of it lowest levels against the U.S. dollar in months, fueled by political unrest in the EU that has some worrying about the future of European integration. Economists said the euro likely would recover in the...

PierPASS set to launch on July 23 while state lawmakers ponder another user fee: ports of Los Angeles-long beach unveil new fees.(Trade winds: THE LATEST TRENDS IN THE WORLD OF TRADE)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Terminal operators at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will launch the extended gatehours program known as PierPASS on July 23. Initially, PierPASS was to be phased in over a 5-week period. The program is designed to redirect more...

Semiconductors are a core industry, despite some supply chain concerns: Philippines finds ways to remain competitive against China.(market share)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Semiconductor exports have long been a mainstay of the Philippines' exports. And while China has captured a huge share of the world's manufacturing base in the electronics sector and other industries, many companies, including Texas...

Foreign investors attracted to IT and telecom opportunities: Turkey remains committed to implementing EU-ordered reforms.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The recent 'no' vote by France and the Netherlands of the proposed EU constitution created concern that Turkey would lose momentum in its effort to join the EU. The country has been busy implementing a number of reform measures to bring...

Top 10 air freight markets in 2023.(air transportation industry)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
July 1, 2005... TOP 10 AIR FREIGHT MARKETS IN 2023 Percent of 2023 World FTK (Freight Ton Kilometers) Domestic U.S. 11.3% PRC-North America 7.9% Asia-North America 7.0% Europe-North America 5.5% Norht America-Europe 4.2%...

Why companies go Offshore can determine whether they succeed or fail: there are different ways to structure a global supply chain. The 'right one' needs to fit your strategic goals.(GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN Best Practices)
July 1, 2005... Offshore transfers and related outsourcing topics rank at the top of business issues for a wide variety of companies, according to a joint PRTM/World Trade magazine survey of 180 CXO respondents from many industries. No longer the sole...

unlocking the value of the global supply chain: the dirty little secret is that many companies are failing to get a return on their investments.(GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN Best Practices)
July 1, 2005... The world's largest companies are constantly on the move, looking for new business opportunities in all corners of the globe. Many have experienced incredible success. Caterpillar Inc. grew to become a global leader in construction equipment...

Getting the most out of your Air Cargo Program, in 2005: look for untapped markets, avoid the cheapest rates, and build a just-in-case supply chain.
July 1, 2005... The air cargo industry has never been for the faint of heart. By its very nature, it's a solution in times of crisis--getting a replacement part somewhere quickly so an assembly line doesn't shut down or making sure the free baseball hats...

Furniture suite: as U.S. furniture companies struggle amidst global competition, survivors are aggressively creating new business models.
July 1, 2005... The U.S. furniture industry--a $60 to $75 billion industry--has undergone major transformations over the last few years. Massive amounts of domestic manufacturing has moved to Asia and many U.S. manufacturers, unable to sustain their...

How one mid-size company manages world-wide smart strategy and shrewd tactics give the antioch Company leverage comparable to the big boys.(Lee Morgan, Ole Dam of Antioch Company )(Interview)
July 1, 2005... The global supply chain is often thought to be the creature of the large corporation. Not so. This month's featured enterprise is the Antioch Company, a an Ohio-based firm with nearly $400 million annual sales in such products as photo albums,...

Taking advantage of expanding 3PL services: third-party logistics suppliers are moving up the value chain beyond transportation and logistics.(third party logistics providers)
July 1, 2005... Third-party logistics providers are at the top of their game. The demand for their services has never been greater, thanks to ongoing globalization and the need for companies to manage increasingly complex supply chains. The 3PLs have a lot...

U.S. banks putting more capital to work in emerging markets: National City leverages high-level investments in Turkey to create new opportunities for its Midwest customers.(money markets)
July 1, 2005... It's a common problem: companies seeking to expand their borders and delve deep into emerging markets are often held back by weaker banking structures abroad. As countries in Latin America, Asia and Eastern Europe seek to attract foreign...

A lasting impression.(AIT Worldwide Logistics)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The People of AIT, making a lasting impression is the personality of the company. From the founders who still maintain day-to-day oversight of the business, to the front-line employees who deal with every subtle nuance of meeting customer...

Today's supply chain demands continual process improvement.(BAX Global Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... BAX Global offers major international and regional companies a wide array of comprehensive supply chain solutions, including flexible market entry and exit, which is key to the success of any supply chain program. With flexible, value-added...

Ontario, California: Gatewav to Southern California and the world.(Corporate Profiles)
July 1, 2005... Southern California's Ontario is increasingly identified for the competitive advantages it provides to businesses that want to succeed in the global marketplace and for its growing importance to the state, national and international economies....

Hyundai keeps spare parts circulating.(Hyundai Motor America)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Keeping track of parts for Hyundai models wasn't difficult in 1986 when the company rolled out only one model. By the late 1990s Hyundai Motor America was laying a foundation for success. The automotive product line was expanding in...

Emirates SkyCargo: present perfect, future on target.(services)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Emirates' 77-strong fleet (as of 25th May), which includes 71 wide-bodied passenger jets and six freighters--four Boeing 747-400Fs and two 747-200Fs--is one of the youngest in the skies. It now serves 78 destinations in 54 countries in Europe,...

Ex-Im Bank.(Corporate Profiles)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank)--the official export credit agency of the United States--assists in financing the sales of U.S. goods and services to international markets. It does not compete with private sector...

Fesco celebrates its 125th Anniversary.(Corporate Profiles)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... FESCO is Russia's largest and most experienced steamship line, tracing its roots all the way back to 1880. Since its early beginnings, FESCO has grown into a company known worldwide for providing fast and reliable service for shippers of...

World class location ...(Corporate Profiles)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Smart companies know that location means more than a place. A truly great location means an available workforce, modern transportation and telecommunications infrastructure, low operating costs, and a probusiness environment. Harrison...

Harris Nesbitt.(Corporate Profiles)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 1, 2005... Harris Nesbitt is a leading financial services provider offering access to a complete range of financial products and services, including equity and debt underwriting, corporate lending and project financing, merger and acquisitions advisory...

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.(Corporate Profiles)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 1, 2005... Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) inter-regional carrier providing service to, from and between five regions in the United States. Through our four operating groups, OD * Domestic, OD * Expedited, OD *...

The Port of Long Beach: beginning a new era.(Corporate Profiles)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... They are wonders to behold, the marine life and cargo ships that share our harbor. With Healthy Harbor environmental programs, marine creatures are becoming much more diverse. With our state-of the art facilities, the cargo ships calling here...

Roadway Express: solutions for your business.(Corporate Profiles)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 1, 2005... Through far-reaching services, coverage and proactive customer care, Roadway Express makes shipments available in the time and manner customers require. For international shipping, Roadway provides global logistics solutions on the ocean...

Schneider National delivers value.(Corporate Profiles)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 1, 2005... Schneider National is a premier provider of transportation, logistics, and related services. We serve more than two-thirds of the FORTUNE 500[R] companies, offering the broadest portfolio of services in the industry. Schneider National's...

TNT Logistics: clarity in a complex world.(Corporate Profiles)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 1, 2005... TNT Logistics North America is the largest business unit of TNT Logistics, a leading global logistics company. TNT Logistics offers complex supply chain solutions on a national, regional or global scale for medium to large enterprises. Through...

UPS Capital.(Corporate Profiles)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 1, 2005... UPS[R] offers businesses worldwide the opportunity to integrate supply chain financing and supply chain management. With an array of financial services designed to help your business fully participate in the growing global economy, UPS...

Wrigley chews through China.(Wrigley Company Ltd. )
July 1, 2005... William Wrigley Jr. arrived in Chicago in 1891 with $32 in his pocket and a genius for sales. He started with soap and then switched to baking powder, incenting merchants to buy his stock by offering free chewing gum with each can. He soon...