World Trade articles from June 2006

World Trade archives from June 2006

Integrating the global supply chain.(On the Web)
June 1, 2006... As supply chains go global, integration of logistics and production and distribution becomes more important than ever. To the swift go the rewards, never has the clock ticked faster than now!

WTM's award winning webinar series.(BREAKING NEWS)
June 1, 2006... World Trade Magazine is a recipient of the TMCA's 2006 Compass award--Award of Merit. Receiving recognition in the Integrated Communications category for having created an effective strategic marketing webinar program, WTM was among the select...

Access all areas.(On the Web)
June 1, 2006... The full content of the current issue is now immediately available online along with bonus material and other web exclusives!

Quote of the month.(marketing and communications disciplines)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... "The Compass awards program is important because it raises the standards of professionalism and marketing effectiveness in our industry. This is a coveted awards program that plays a meaningful role in raising the bar in the industry's...

The global supply chain as 'hidden' risk factor.(INSIDE WORLD TRADE)(there are several factors that impact supply chain resiliency or risk)
June 1, 2006... I was invited to serve as moderator at the annual Coface Country Risk Meeting last month in Manhattan and, in that capacity, asked to flame the proceedings with some introductory remarks about global risk. Coface, the privatized version of...

Security concerns must not undermine U.S.-China trade.(POLICY PERSPECTIVES)
June 1, 2006... Following the recent U.S visit of China's President, Hu Jintao, it's useful to step back from all the hoopla, symbolism and "gaffes" in order to gain some perspective on the economic and security issues presented by U.S. trade and investment...

Fuel surcharges keep heading higher.( shipping rate)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Air carriers across the board are raising their fuel surcharges to keep pace with rising oil costs. Surcharges for many are now in the 60 to 65 cents per kilo range. At the same time, both UPS and FedEx hiked add-un fees for packages...

Miami revisits on-dock rail plan.(Port of Palm Beach)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Port of Miami is revisiting the idea of on-dock rail as a way to ease congestion at the port, which truckers and shippers say is a major problem. In addition, planners are also looking into the viability of an inland port cargo complex,...

Supply chain technology underutilized by chemical firms.(TECHNOLOGY)
June 1, 2006... A new study by Accenture finds that supply chain professionals in the chemicals industry view the underutilization of supply chain technology as a barrier to improving overall supply chain performance. More than 70 percent of respondents...

ExIm program helps Hawaiian exporters.(Export-Import Bank of the United States)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Small business exporters located in Hawaii will be better equipped to expand their international sales and minimize financial risks thanks to a new partnership between the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) and the State of...

DP World will try again to enter U.S.(national security)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The head of DP World said in an interview that the terminal operator will try again to enter the U.S. market once new legislation is enacted that assures U.S. lawmakers that national security won't be compromised. "Once [the] process is...

Intermodal posts Q1 gains.(Intermodal Association of North America)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) reports that intermodal container volume increased 6.3 percent in the first quarter of 2006 compared to the same period last year. Domestic container and trailer loads increased 4.4 percent...

Wal-Mart cuts fuel bill.(fuel savings)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Wal-Mart wants to make its trucking fleet 25 percent more efficient within three years, and so far they're off to a great start. The biggest savings have been achieved by the installation of auxiliary units that power the air conditioning...

Project would build third set of locks.(expansion project)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Panama Canal Authority has proposed to double the capacity of the canal in a $5.25 billion expansion project. Under the plan, a third set of locks would be constructed, which would allow box ships up to 12,000 TEUs to traverse the canal....

Invercasa raises the bar for Central American facilities.(technological infrastructure to enter the international call center)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Nicaraguan government has opened a state-of-the-art call center in Managua that is poised to become the flagship call center for all of Central America. Invercasa will eventually employ 450 operators who will not only handle inbound...

Prompts doubt over future of Andean Community.(farm exports )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The U.S. and Peru have signed a free trade agreement, which is headed to Congress for approval. Under the agreement, 80 percent of U.S. exports of consumer and industrial products will become duty-free immediately and an additional 7 percent...

Port of Nggura addresses capacity shortage.(Department of Trade and Industry)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The South African government is working to add more capacity at seaports in order to better integrate the country's economy with global markets. Over 96 percent of South Africa's international trade passes through its seaports, which is...

Transportation Services Index (TSI).(Trade winds: THE LATEST TRENDS IN THE WORLD OF TRADE)
June 1, 2006... Transportation Services Index (TSI) Apr. 111.7 May 112.6 June 112.0 July 111.6 Aug. 111.5 Sept. 111.5 Oct. 110.9 Nov. 112.2 Dec. 111.3 Jan. 111.1 Feb. 110.2 Mar. 111.0 The...

Seko appoints Engels.(Seko Global Logistics-Americas)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Forwarder and logistics provider, Seko, has appointed Paco Engels as managing director for Seko Global Logistics-Americas. Engles will be responsible for sales across the Americas region, including all strategy, marketing initiatives and...

New service centers for Old Dominion.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Old Dominion Freight Line has opened new service centers in Florida, North Georgia, North Dakota, Washington, and Michigan. The Ft. Myers, Florida location boasts a 20-door facility on a five-acre site, which will serve the rapidly expanding...

Kansas City Southern de Mexico taps Zozaya.(president and executive representative)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Kansas City Southern de Mexico S.A. de C.V. recently appointed Jose Guillermo Zozaya Delano as president and executive representative. Zozaya succeeds KCSM chief executive Javier Rion as the rail carrier's primary executive representative in...

Executive appointments for Lynden International.(Names & News)
June 1, 2006... Forwarder Lynden International has appointed Rick Pollock vice president for global projects and Dennis Mitchell regional manager for Alaska. Pollock has been with Seattle-based Lynden for 21 years and will build on responsibilities for Alaska...

Ryder System selects Jamieson, Brunn.(executive vice president and chief financial officer)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Miami-based logistics provider Ryder System named Mark T. Jamieson executive vice president and chief financial officer, replacing Tracy Leinbach, who has retired. Jamieson had held those positions at Sammon Enterprises and spent 30 years...

Piracy could result in loss of trade benefits.(RUSSIA WARNED OVER IPR PROTECTIONS)
June 1, 2006... The U.S. Trade Representative's office resisted placing Russia on the most severe watch list for intellectual property rights violations, however it did warn that the country could lose benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences if it...

Worst forms could be gone in 10 years.(International Labour Organization )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The International Labour Organization (ILO) in its latest report entitled "The End of Child Labour: Within Reach," asserts that, "Though the fight against child labour remains a daunting challenge, we are on the right track. We can end its...

Funding includes arming border agents.(Canada Border Services Agency officers)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Canada's proposed federal budget calls for more spending on border and port security as well as arming Customs border staff--a first for the country. Specifically, the budget allocates $101 million to arm Canada Border Services Agency officers,...

By the numbers.(Chart)
June 1, 2006... BY THE Numbers Top 5 Best Performances by U.S. Manufacturing Sector (Jan. 2006) Exports (as a share of ...

Integrating the global supply chain.(SPECIAL REPORT)(Cover story)
June 1, 2006... U.S. manufacturers and retailers, both Fortune 100 and entrepreneurial start-ups, face no greater challenge than pulling together various procurement, logistics and distribution processes into a single supply chain. And with the old...

The World Trade Magazine 30 top countries for trade & expansion.(although point spread between countries has continued to narrow, all watch which countries moved up the highest )
June 1, 2006... Our annual survey of the top performing economies for global trade has again delivered some interesting surprises. Although in recent years the point spread between countries has continued to narrow (suggesting that globalization is helping to...

RFID applications are migrating from defense into the private sector: military success in managing consignment transport in real-time is finally starting to be used in commercial supply chains.(Company overview)
June 1, 2006... From crude iron ore to food products and chemicals, Mitsui, a Japanese trading house based in Los Angeles, buys and sells products globally every day, which means tracking a myriad of shipments for customers in locations worldwide. When you're...

The U.S. transportation infrastructure is stretched to the limit: if we don't start fixing it, we'll be in big trouble. Here's how to start.(ports and harbors, railroads, highways need upgrades and additional infrastructure)
June 1, 2006... The US freight system, the physical transport network in which trade moves, is the back-bone of the nation's economy. Its continued vigor determines our position in the global economy--and we are losing ground. Historically, the U.S. has...

Abbott consolidates logistics to leverage European supply chain: wholesale distribution model beginning to gain momentum as free trade in the EU breaks down national boundaries.(DRIVING THE INTEGRATED GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN FROM THE TOP)(Interview)(Company overview)
June 1, 2006... Steven J. Lichter Divisional Vice President, Global Supply, Global Pharmaceutical Operations, Abbott Laboratories Steven J. Lichter was named divisional vice president, global supply, for Abbott's Global Pharmaceutical Operations on...

The Stacktrain.(first double-stack cars)
June 1, 2006... Skeptics shook their heads at the first double-stack cars, introduced in the 1970s. Heavy and expensive to operate, the first double-stack designs couldn't succeed in America's worst energy crisis in history--so why pursue them in an era of...