World Trade articles from May 2003

World Trade archives from May 2003

World Trade month. (Inside World Trade).
May 1, 2003... May is World Trade Month, with celebrations taking place nationwide in recognition of free and open commerce. While cities as diverse as Denver, Miami, and Cleveland hold events linked to unfettered trade, the two biggest centers for activity...

Asian mail users demand improved postal services. (Tradewinds).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... At a specially arranged customer forum, held on the eve of the World Mail & Express Asia conference and exhibition in Singapore recently, a number of major mail users highlighted poor service quality, particularly in terms of cross border...

World Trader of the Year receives award. (Tradewinds).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... World Trade Magazine editor in chief, Patrick Burnson (right) presents Coface President and CEO Daniel Boccara with the second annual "World Trader of the Year" award. With the New York City skyline as a backdrop, the ceremony took place atop...

World Trade and NITL stage security seminar in Los Angeles. (Tradewinds).(National Industrial Transportation League)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The "Security - Freight Transport and You" seminar sponsored by World Trade magazine and the National Industrial Transportation League takes place this month in Los Angeles. Coinciding with World Trade Week, the daylong conference will be held...

Manufacturing campaign strives to fuel U.S. growth and prosperity. (Tradewinds).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... "Manufacturing remains critical to America's economic success, and our standing as a world leader," says Archie Dunham, chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers and ConocoPhillips. In a recent speech before the Detroit Economic...

Fighting words. (Letters to the Editor).
May 1, 2003... Your attempt to bring in an argument that people who drive SUVs are not Patriotic is ludicrous. I would be happy to 'put on the gloves' with anyone that questioned my patriotism. I'm not a boxer by trade or training; but, like all proud...

Enough! (Letters to the Editor).
May 1, 2003... There are far and away enough legitimate free trade issues to deal with to fill your plate and keep you from making ill thought out social comment. Why not do some pieces on the archaic ITC? How about something on bunker charges changing...

Mass materialism. (Letters to the Editor).
May 1, 2003... Many like myself need an SUV to carry cargo and finished goods to market for my home based business. Despite your personal opinion, it's perfect for my needs. You conveniently overlook the mass materialism rampant in the U.S. which uses huge...

Part French? (Letters to the Editor).
May 1, 2003... I am appalled by your editorial, and I don't even own an SUV. Are you part French? Please take my name off your subscription books. Dan Webster President, CEO, Chairman Quest Technologies, Inc.

Ugly monsters. (Letters to the Editor).
May 1, 2003... Just read your column on SUV and just wish more could or would see it. I truly hate those ugly monsters. May I have permission to copy your column and pass it around? E.S. Benhoff

Keeping track of exports. (Letters to the Editor).
May 1, 2003... Thank you for assisting with our search for the top exporting companies in the U.S. For the most part I use your magazine to keep current with advice and analysis on export regs and best practices in the industry. We export less than 5% of our...

Cool features. (Letters to the Editor).
May 1, 2003... I would like to thank you for your informative articles relating to the refrigerated transportation industry. Your recent article from J. Douglass Coates, "Cold Chain Challenge" is both timely and informative. Our members consistently absorb...

The price of globalization. (Letters to the Editor).
May 1, 2003... The financial scandals in the United States have raised the stakes for all the world's corporations, not just on financial integrity issues but on all forms of corporate behavior including environmental, social and economic. The fact that...

Just in case? (Letters to the Editor).
May 1, 2003... We feel your magazine should reexamine the "just-in-time" strategies put in place by most U.S. manufacturers. Given the present global instability, might not the right route now be "just-in-case?" J. Wartner

Worldwide chemical sector remains strong.
May 1, 2003... WT SURVEY REVEALS NEW PACK LEADERS Offshore shipping and sourcing strategies along with new strides in distribution efficiency have kept American chemical companies among the frontrunners. The World Trade Research staff has cornered three...

Outstanding Supply Chain Innovators Award - Winners for 2003. (Supply Chain Technology Innovation Awards).
May 1, 2003... Editor's Note: Last year marked the debut of our SCTi awards, and we continue to refine our metric for the leaders in each category. This time around we not only consulted with our writers, contributing editors and advisory board, but also...

It takes real guts: to run a successful brewing company.(Maria Asuncion Aramburuzabala of Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.)
May 1, 2003... Remember the old saying. "Never judge a book by its cover? It could have been written for Maria Asuncion Aramburuzabala, the 39-year-old chairwoman of Mexico's leading brewer Grupo Modelo, with more than $3.5 billion in revenue. Tall, slim and...

Visa delays slow business: security concerns are the main cause. (Transportation Cargo & Shipping).
May 1, 2003... Heads up! If you expect to meet international business contacts in the U.S. in the near future, they may be delayed, or may not arrive at all. Why? Because the U.S. is taking longer than usual to process visa applications. Jim Boney,...

Air cargo security: and it's effect on costs and competitiveness. (Transportation Cargo & Shipping).
May 1, 2003... Speed kills--or, at the very least, adds risk to situations. That means that in the dramatically altered business environment which has existed since Sept. 11, 2001, many of the air cargo industry's biggest advantages are either threatened or...

JIT just won't be the same: security rules could affect cross border trade. (Logistics and Supply Chain Management).(just-in-time)
May 1, 2003... It's been three months since ocean imports into the U.S. have been subjected to U.S. Customs' 24-hour rule, which requires carriers to electronically transmit cargo data to Customs prior to the vessel being loaded. For the most part, it's been...

The facts of life in Chemical Security: it's more stringent than ever. (Logistics and Supply Chain Management).
May 1, 2003... When the black smoke cleared to expose the charred metal hulk of the West Pharmaceutical plant at Kinston, North Carolina, four employees were dead and scores injured. Authorities had quickly evacuated neighborhoods within a mile of the plant,...

Supply chain technology innovation: a view of the transpacific trade lane. (Global Sourcing).
May 1, 2003... This month WORLD TRADE salutes supply chain technology innovation. There are interesting aspects of innovation apart from technology, although we would be remiss not to underscore the importance of technological innovation in virtually all...

West Coast shipping intelligence: The Cunningham Report is a must-read. (Global Sourcing).
May 1, 2003... Long Beach -- In the golden age of container shipping, circa 1970-95, scores of trade magazines competed with one another by publishing intelligence along with their fixed liner schedules. Here on the West Coast, anyone doing business in the...

Research firm says global IT spending to grow in 2003. (Global Sourcing).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Aberdeen expects 2003 to be a modest growth year for the IT industry, following several quarters of negative or anemic growth. The research firm's forecast is for IT spending worldwide to grow about 4% in 2003, up from less than 1% growth in...

Credit insurance: plenty of choices for U.S. exporters. (Banking, Finance & Trade Services).
May 1, 2003... Since the mid-1990s, when European credit insurers launched an invasion of the American market, U.S. exporters have enjoyed an abundance of resources to cover the risks on the payment terms they offer to overseas customers. But, the...

Customization as manufacturing tradition: Italy's long playing role. (US & International Economic Development).
May 1, 2003... Italy's long tradition of creativity, flexibility and innovation continue to help Italian OEMs thrive in the changing manufacturing marketplace. Typically, Italian manufacturing companies are small- to mid-sized companies, with company...

Finnish telecommunications: Siemens and others capitalize on a critical sector. (US & International Economic Development).
May 1, 2003... Last year, Siemens Germany gave its Finnish subsidiary the go-ahead to expand its capabilities in the field of Internet services for mobile phones. Siemens Osakeyhtio in Espoo is now responsible for coordinating the development of information...

The U.S. Midwest: Indianapolis gets the checkered flag. (US & International Economic Development).
May 1, 2003... The Indianapolis 500 put the city of Indianapolis on the map nearly a decade ago. Millions of miles later, its transportation and logistics that are getting attention. According to the Indianapolis Regional Economic Development...

Wi-Fi technology: why you cannot afford to overlook it. (Technology).
May 1, 2003... Corporate executives are understandably a little gun shy about making big investments in technology at the moment--profit margins are thin, sales are weak, and look what happened to the dot-coms. Even so, Wi-Fi technology deserves their close...

Manufacturers become more reliant on telecom players for competitive advantage. (Technology).
May 1, 2003... One man is named Priest, the other Parish. As one might suspect, they enjoy preaching to the choir. But then again, the word "agnostic" may surface from time to time. Meet Peter D. Parish, director of product marketing for Sprint Business,...

Global Oil Industry Statistics.
May 1, 2003... Global Oil Industry Statistics International Oil Rigs U.S. GULF OF MEXICO JAN-03 MOBILE PLATFORM Total rigs in fleet; 185 73 year ago 201 73 Contracted rigs; 121 33...

Evergreen International Airlines www.evergreenairlines.com. (Corporate Profiles).
May 1, 2003... Evergreen International Airlines is a U.S. cargo airline specializing in ad hoc charter, and contract freighter operations. Evergreen operates a fleet often B-747 and seven DC9 freighter aircraft on an ACMI wet lease basis worldwide and...

Cendian--www.cendian.com. (Corporate Profiles).
May 1, 2003... Cendian, the market leader in chemical lead logistics, leverages sector expertise to deliver a competitive advantage to our clients, We offer improved supply chain efficiencies, better on-time performance and wider global reach. Our solutions...

San Antonio International Airport--www.sanantonio-airport.com. (Corporate Profiles).
May 1, 2003... 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...

Lufthansa Cargo--www.lvfthansa-cargo.com. (Corporate Profiles).
May 1, 2003... Need worldwide express service and a capacity guarantee for large freight? The answer is td.X service from Lufthansa Cargo. Capacity for td.X is guaranteed for shipments up to 2 tons when booking 24 hours ahead of the Latest Acceptance Time....

Cosco--www.cosco-usa.com. (Corporate Profiles).
May 1, 2003... COSCO capacity on owned and leased containers totals nearly 425,000 TEUS. Cargo handling capabilities include 20ft. and 40-ft. dry containers, refrigerated containers, fiat racks, open sops, high cubes and other specialized equipment. COSCO...

Fx First Inc. www.fxfirst.com. (Corporate Profiles).
May 1, 2003... FX First, Inc. is an innovative trading and software development company with a rapidly growing reputation us a market leader in the online foreign exchange trading (Forex) industry. We provide our clients with the tools they need for quick and...

American Airlines Cargo--www.aacargo.com. (Corporate Profiles).
May 1, 2003... Network. Service. Commitment. Serving over 160 countries globally, American's extensive network includes service to Europe, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Central and South America, the Caribbean and every major U.S. population center. And our network...

A.N. Deringer, Inc.--www.anderinger.com. (Corporate Profiles).
May 1, 2003... Since 1919, A.N. Deringer, Inc. has been a leading provider of international logistics. As the process of logistics becomes more about moving information and less about moving the box, Deringer works to develop technology driven solutions to...

Finnair Cargo--www.finnair.com. (Corporate Profiles).
May 1, 2003... Finnairs modern air cargo terminal at Helsinki Airport is the largest in Scandinavia, with over 16,000 sq.meters on three floors providing the smoothest, most efficient and seamless handling of transshipments. The terminal handles 100 million...

Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) www.hmm21.com. (Corporate Profiles).
May 1, 2003... 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...

BAX Global--www.baxglobal.com. (Corporate Profiles).
May 1, 2003... BAX Global is a $1.9 billion supply chain management and transportation company offering a full suite of services worldwide. With 500 offices in 123 countries, SAX specializes in delivering supply chain solutions for the world's largest...

Penske Logistics www.penskelogistics.com. (Corporate Profiles).
May 1, 2003... Penske Logistics not only designs supply-chain solutions to meet each customer's unique needs, we execute them. With highly skilled engineers, we create and manage innovative solutions that optimize performance while integrating information...

Swiss Worldcargo www.swissworldcargo.com. (Corporate Profiles).
May 1, 2003... 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...

Alitalia Cargo--Alitaliacargo.com. (Corporate Profiles).
May 1, 2003... Alitalia Cargo is the Cargo Division of Alitalia and member of the SkyTeam Cargo Alliance, Formed in 1947, Alitalia Cargo's fleet is composed of 3 Boeing 747 freighters, on top of the entire belly capacity consisting of 169 planes of the...

Virgin Atlantic Cargo www.virgin.com/cargo. (Corporate Profiles).
May 1, 2003... Virgin Atlantic Cargo provides international airfreight handling and transportation services on direct scheduled flights throughout Virgin Atlantic Airways route network and, in cooperation with our interline carriers, to destinations...

Beer bust.
May 1, 2003... Nobody pretends that the global trade system is perfect. And while most everyone generally agrees that trade pacts should contain reasonable provisions to protect mutual interests like the environment and workers' rights, the specifics of how...