World Trade articles from June 2002

World Trade archives from June 2002

Blurring of lines. (Inside World Trade).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... With the publication of our third annual "Top 30 Countries for Trade and Expansion" edition, it's evident that the margins separating these leaders are becoming ever more slender. Indeed, the triumph of globalization is reflected by the fact...

A trade policy in time of war. (Washington Window).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... WASHINGTON: It's no exaggeration that the war against terrorism is impacting every area of government policy including trade policy, these days. And just as war is too important to be left to generals to direct, so trade is too important to be...

Building a global supply chain. (Global Supply Chain).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Imagine developing a global supply chain without taking into consideration shipping, transportation, logistics, technology, management issues and the rules and regulations that govern international trade. Unfortunately, these are precisely...

Central American countries plan customs union. (The Americas).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The Central American Secretariat for Economic Integration has announced that Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua intend to establish a customs union in January 2004. The process is already underway as Guatemala and El Salvador...

Investor confidence in emerging markets to resume. (The Americas).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... Despite Argentina's economic crisis, the Institute of International Finance says bond investors are prepared to increase their investments in emerging markets so long as governments can assure investors of transparency and market friendly...

Heeneman says Rotterdam well-positioned. (Europe).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The Netherlands topped WORLD TRADE MAGAZINE'S annual Top 30 Countries for Trade and Expansion survey this month for a variety of reasons, but its distribution advantage was key. Michel Heeneman, who recently opened the Port of Rotterdam's North...

Poland must do more to secure spot in EU expansion. (Europe).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Poland's bid to join the European Union has come under attack from Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who says the country isn't doing enough to meet membership criteria. Although Poland is the largest economy in the pool of...

IMF: Asia Pacific economies turning around. (Asia/Pacific).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Most economies in the Asia Pacific region are now showing signs of a turnaround despite a sharp downturn in growth during the past two years over the past two years according to the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook report....

China subject to most ADD cases during last half of 2001. (Asia/Pacific).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... The WTO reports that Chinese exports have garnered the most antidumping investigations during the last half of 2001. Specifically, China was the subject of 25 antidumping cases that were initiated during the six-month period, the only country...

Finding the right mix: Bayer Corporation has improved its supply chain efficiency by leveraging its global ocean freight volume. (Logistics and Supply Chain Management).
June 1, 2002... The chemical industry is one which continues to become increasingly global. Unlike some other industries, its supply chain is nonlinear; in addition to end users, manufacturers often sell to one another so their competitors can be their...

30 leading economies: welcome to world trade's annual look at the Top 30 countries for trade and expansion. (Special Pullout Chart Included).(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... This year's annual ranking of the Top 30 countries for trade and expansion was closer than ever, with the leading countries in most cases just a point or two apart. These results mirror the macroeconomic trends brought about by globalization,...

World Trade Top 30 Countries for Trade.(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... World Trade Top 30 Countries for Trade & Expansion DOMESTIC 2002 2001 2000 DEMAND RANK RANK RANK COUNTRY US$BN (7 PTS)...

Face to face with Senator Hatch: Hatch shares views on World Trade's 'Top 30' and other global issues.(Brief Article)(Interview)
June 1, 2002... There have been many developments affecting the U.S. role in world trade over the past few months. WORLD TRADE MAGAZINE took advantage of the International Warehouse Logistics Association's annual meeting in San Francisco Mar. 10-13 to pose a...

Turnaround on tap for Asian shipping: things look rough now, but experts are counting on China's emergence to lead the way. (Transportation Cargo & Shipping).(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... The global economic downturn and political instability in Asia have hit the ports and shipping lines that service trans-Pacific trade particularly hard over the past year. As the Internet boom has collapsed, Asia's high-tech, export-driven...

Prospects for airfreight efficiency: manufacturers shipping between the U.S. and Europe may need to adjust to tighter security whether or not business rebounds. (Global Sourcing).
June 1, 2002... No one can dispute that last year was a tough one for the airline industry. Layoffs, capacity shortages, and reduced traffic flow pervaded throughout the industry. Combined with the economic downturn, the events of Sept. 11 whipped a double...

Pay as you go: specialty finance companies support import transaction business. (Banking, Finance & Trade Services).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... For importers who have hit the ceilings on their bank credit lines or who have balance sheets that don't quite meet the comfort levels that banks require, there's no need to despair. Help is on the way in the form of a small but robust network...

Who signs off on IT projects?
June 1, 2002... Who Signs Off on IT Projects? CEO 16% CFO 45% CIO 48% CTO 12% General Manager 17% Vice President 34% Business Manager 38% IT architect 28% IT manager...

Western states affected by air travel slump.(December 2000, 2001)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... Western States Affected by Air Travel Slump Dec 2000 Dec 2001 CO 4.1 -5.2 TX -2.0 -9.1 UT -5.9 -4.6 NV -7.8 -5.4 NM -9.6 7.2 OR -10.0 -13.2 WA -10.9 6.4 AZ...

The cost of doing business.(administrative costs)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... The Cost of Doing Business Collection is the largest component of administrative costs, averaging about $1.28 per invoice. Even just creating an invoice costs many companies more than $1.00. Collections $1.28 Cash...

Where those parts come from top 10 OEM auto parts suppliers to North America.(parts sales, rank)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... Where Those Parts Come From TOP 10 OEM AUTO PARTS SUPPLIERS TO NORTH AMERICA 2001 TOTAL N. AMERICA RANK COMPANY PARTS SALES 2001 1 Delphi Corp. ...

SSL. (Product Spotlights).(Sea Shipping Line)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... SSL has been providing shippers and freight forwarders with global FCL/LCL transportation services for more than 15 years. SSL contracts with a large network of ocean carriers to move a variety of cargo, including special projects and...

Yang Ming Line. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Yang Ming Line (YML) is an independent all water & inter-modal 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 New York/New Jersey. (Product Spotlights).(to invest $1.5 billion in redevelopment program)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The Port of New York/New Jersey, North America's Premier East Coast Port, is investing in a comprehensive $1.5 billion redevelopment program. As part of this program, we are deepening channels, expanding terminals, improving inland access, and...

Exel. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... Exel is a global leader in supply chain management, providing customer focused solutions to a wide range of manufacturing and retail industries. Exel's comprehensive range of innovative logistics solutions encompasses the complete supply chain...

Evergreen International Airlines. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... 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 lease basis worldwide and...

San Antonio international airport. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)
June 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...

United Cargo. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)
June 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...

PBB Global Logistics. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... An integrated global logistics leader for over 55 years, PBB Global Logistics offers international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing & distribution, North American shipping, trade & regulatory services, corporate audit parcel...

WorldAtOnce.com. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Until now, there was no way on perform an international online company search without jumping from one country directory on another, each with its own content quality and search method, Introducing WorldAtOnce. WorldAtonce.com is the world's...

Finnair Cargo. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Finnair offers 747-200 freighter service to Gothenburg every week. On Saturday night, we have a 747-200 freighter, JFK-GOT-HEL-JFK, so all Scandinavian freight will be at its destination by Sunday night. The flight continues on to Helsinki for...

American Express. (Product Spotlights).(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... International Payments from American Express is an online, secure and simple way of making overseas payment. You can process transactions in over 110 currencies via the internet. International Payments will meet your full range of global...

Maersk Data USA DrayWatch. (Product Spotlights).(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Now, keeping track of containers after they leave the terminal is as easy as going on the Web. That's because with DrayWatch [TM] "the new, browser-based solution" you get real-time data on the containers' whereabouts, eliminating the gap...

Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM). (Product Spotlights).(advertisement)
June 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 he able to book no-line and access freight rates. Our...

Calendar of events.
June 1, 2002... 2002 Events JUNE 2-4: TMCA Annual Conference; Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa, Tucson, Ariz. CONTACT: Sarah Shamia, Transportation Marketing & Communications Association, (952)442-5638, ext. 202. E-mail:...