World Trade articles from June 2005

World Trade archives from June 2005

The 'Macro' and 'Micro' of World Trade.(INSIDE: WORLD TRADE)
June 1, 2005... World Trade magazine cuts a broad swath editorially. Which is appropriate given that our readers--the senior executives who are building integrated global supply chains--are responsible for knowing a lot of information. This 'need to know'...

International regulations are impacting global U.S. supply chains.(POLICY: PERSPECTIVES)
June 1, 2005... Companies doing business in international markets face a bewildering array of local regulatory requirements governing their business and marketing activities. These can range from local environmental, safety and health restrictions to protect...

Transportation Services Index (TSI).(Tradewinds: THE LATEST TRENDS IN THE WORLD OF TRADE)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Transportation Services Index (TSI) FEBRUARY 2004-FEBRUARY 2005 February 120.4 March 123.4 April 124.5 May 124.1 June 123.9 July 125.5 August 124.5 September...

America's demand a drop in the bucket by comparison.(CHINA THIRSTING FOR MORE OIL)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... One hears much about America's dependence on Mid-East oil, but recent figures underscore the larger dependence of Asia, particularly China. In 2001, 58 percent of the oil pumped out of the Mid-East was delivered to Asia, a figure expected to...

UPS poll shines light on importance of effective supply chains.(SUPPLY CHAIN PLAYS A BIG PART IN BUSINESS SUCCESS.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Most executives are keenly aware of how effective management of their supply chains directly impacts their overall business, confirms a recent poll conducted by Harris Interactive for United Parcel Service. When asked to rate the effectiveness...

April's trade surplus hits record high.(BRAZIL'S BOOMING EXPORTS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Booming exports have pushed Brazil's trade surplus to a new monthly record, hitting $3.88 billion for April. Manufactured goods and commodities are two of the leading export sectors. In particular, electrical goods were up 224 percent while...

Pennsylvania manufacturer gets EAC boost.(Export Assistance Center)(Showmark LLC)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Showmark LLC, president and owner, Scott Markovitz, is a key client of the Philadelphia U.S. Export Assistance Center (EAC) of the U.S. Commercial Service. Located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Showmark is a manufacturer of precision spoolers...

Japan joins U.S., EU in supporting membership bid.(RUSSIA GAINS STEAM FOR WTO ACCESSION)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Russia has already secured the support of the U.S. and EU in its bid to join the WTO, and now it has Japan on its side. Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura said in late April that the world's second-largest economy had resolved any...

Port of Tacoma's Zachary appointed to COAC.(Names & News)(Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection and Related Functions appointed J. Michael Zachary )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... J. Michael Zachary, Director of Port Planning and Logistics for the Port of Tacoma, was recently appointed to the Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection and Related Functions (COAC), an advisory committee for the Department of...

Toyota Logistics Services awards Norfolk Southern.(Names & News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Toyota Logistics Services has awarded Norfolk Southern Corporation the 2004 President's Award for overall logistics excellence among rail carriers, its highest award given to a logistics provider. The award is based on performance in three...

McKeon chosen as harbormaster for Port Authority of NY/NJ.(Names & News)(appointed Patrick J. Marine as harbormaster)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced the appointment of Patrick J. McKeon as harbormaster for the Port Newark and Port Elizabeth New Jersey Marine Terminals. As harbormaster, McKeon will be responsible for managing access...

Executive appointments at Wallenius Wilhelmsen.(Names & News)(Appointed Michael Derby as General Manager )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Wallenius Wilhelmsen has appointed Michael Derby as the general manager of its U.S. North Atlantic operations, based in Baltimore. The ocean carrier has also tapped Nell Paterson as general manager of operations for the U.S. South Atlantic and...

TNT Logistics North America selects Hurst.(Names & News)(TNT Logistics North America has appointed Cecil Hurst manager of business development)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... TNT Logistics North America has appointed Cecil "Skip" Hurst manager of business development. He will be responsible for developing consumer goods business for the third-party logistics provider and forwarder.

CNF names Stotlar as President and CEO.(Names & News)(Appointed Douglas W. Stolar as President and Chief Executive Officer)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... CNF Inc. has elected Douglas W. Stotlar as president and chief executive officer of the company. Stotlar most recently was president and chief executive officer of Con-Way Transportation Services, Inc., CNF's largest operating subsidiary, and a...

Schneider National named a Sears' Partner in Progress for 2004.(Names & News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Schneider National Inc. has received a Sears Partner in Progress for 2004 award, which is presented annually to a select group of supplier companies. More than 10,000 sources competed for this award in 2004. The Partners in Progress program...

McConaghy new vice president at Hellmann.(Names & News)(Appointed Brian McConaghy as Vice President)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Hellmann Worldwide Logistics said it has appointed Brian McConaghy as vice president for domestic operations, U.S. The Miami-based company said McConaghy's primary responsibilities will be the strategic planning and development of the new U.S....

Foo tapped as NOL Group Deputy President.(Names & News)(Appointed Cedric Foo as Group Deputy President)(Neptune Orient Lines )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Neptune Orient Lines has announced the appointment of Cedric Foo to the position of NOL Group Deputy President. Foo will lead the Group's corporate planning function, and spearhead its investments into new markets and business areas.

Pearson takes on new role for DHL.(Names & News)(Appointed John Pearson as Executive Vice President)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... DHL said it has appointed John Pearson as executive vice president of commercial in the United States. Pearson, with 19 years of international express transportation industry experience with DHL, will oversee the sales, marketing, and business...

Countries with biggest U.S. trade deficit ($US billion).(BY THE Numbers)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
June 1, 2005... COUNTRIES WITH BIGGEST U.S. TRADE DEFICIT ($US BILLION) China $13.87 Japan $6.87 Canada $5.77 Germany $3.67 Mexico $3.67 Venezuela $1.82 Ireland ...

Imports are key part to industry's growth.(UKRAINE'S DRUG MARKET GROWING)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Ukraine is emerging as a fast-growing pharmaceutical market, driven by both imported products and the development of the local drug industry. Figures released by the Commerce Department's BISNIS service show that the mark reached $1.06...

Importers aim to get cargo into U.S. sooner to avoid delays.(PEAK SHIPPING SEASON STARTING EARLIER)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Peak shipping season seems to be 'peaking' earlier this year, reports the president of the Pacific Maritime Association. According to the head of the waterfront employers' group, heavy cargo volumes last year and in the beginning of 2005...

Agreement to cover investment, trade, and taxation.(SINGAPORE, INDIA CLOSE TO SIGNING ECONOMIC PACT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Despite some unresolved issues, Singapore and India will work towards concluding the Closer Economic Cooperation Agreement (Ceca) sometime in early summer, said Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The agreement, a comprehensive and...

WTO rules sugar subsidies are illegal.(EU SUGAR INDUSTRY HITS SOUR NOTE)(World Trade Organization)(European Union)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The WTO ruled this week that the EU has violated trade agreements by subsidizing its sugar industry, which is pushing down prices on the global market and hurting sugar producers in other countries. The EU will now be forced to comply with...

Good results attributed to pickup in U.S. economy.(MEXICO'S MAQUILADORA INDUSTRY RECOVERING)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas says that Mexico's maquiladora industry resumed hiring growth in 2004, which indicates a stronger manufacturing sector in the U.S. The work force in the primarily American-owned assembly plants rose 7.1...

Trading up: are you getting the best the industry has to offer?(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... As they do more import/export business internationally, many U.S.-based companies are looking hard for integrated solutions that address a broad spectrum of needs and desires, from cash management and compliance to traditional trade finance and...

The world trade magazine: 30 top countries for trade & expansion.
June 1, 2005... Our annual survey of the leading countries for trade and expansion never disappoints our yearning for exciting surprises--which country rose the highest? Who fell from the list? Why? And what does it all mean? For certain, international trade...

A tale of two CAFTAs: the fight over Central American Free Trade treaty in Louisiana pits big sugar and cotton against textiles and manufacturing.
June 1, 2005... At a luncheon last fall in New Orleans for then-United States Trade Representative Robert Zoellick, few attendees expected more than the typical congratulatory speeches, question-and-answer sessions, and mass-produced lunch food. But the topic...

Using the supply chain to help your suppliers reduce your total cost of ownership: Kent Brittan, vice president, supply management, United Technologies Corporation.(DRIVING THE INTEGRATED GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN FROM THE TOP)(Interview)
June 1, 2005... Kent Brittan is vice president, supply management, for United Technologies Corporation [UTC], a $34 billion corporation that provides high-technology products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries. Appointed to this...

What's working (and what isn't) in integrated supply chain technology: after a decade of investing in technology, the question logistics officers are asking is 'where's the return on investment?'.(TECHNOLOGY)
June 1, 2005... Companies that are willing to do some up-front heavy lifting report pretty consistent benefits from extending their enterprise resource management (ERP) systems to include suites for supply chain execution, transportation or warehouse...

Export-Import Bank of the United States--www.exim.gov.(WEB LOCATORS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... 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...

Yang Ming Line (YML)--www.yml.com.tw.(WEB LOCATORS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... 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...

Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) www.hmm21.com.(WEB LOCATORS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... 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...

Port Freeport--www.portfreeport.com.(WEB LOCATORS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... 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...

Swiss WorldCargo www.swissworldcargo.com.(WEB LOCATORS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... 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...

Truck tractors go high-tech.(Great Moments: IN WORLD TRADE)
June 1, 2005... If you have any doubts that there can be too much of a good thing, ask a trucker. Before the Motor Carrier Act of 1980, fewer than 20,000 private trucking fleets and individual owner-operators served the United States. Today, that number has...