World Trade articles from May 2007

World Trade archives from May 2007

Quote of the month.(On the Web)
May 1, 2007... "I read World Trade because it is timely, concise and effective. In addition, World Trade is necessary information for global shippers and supply chain service providers."

Focus and convergence.(INSIDE: WORLD TRADE)
May 1, 2007... One of the great attractions of World Trade is that our editorial franchise is so expansive. Logistics, transportation, technology, finance, organizational management, and international trade policy--all impact global business. The 75,000...

First U.S. duties on China imports signals a new era for trade relations.(POLICY: PERSPECTIVES)
May 1, 2007... In late March, the Commerce Department reversed twenty-three years of U.S. trade policy by imposing countervailing duties on China for the first time. Commerce's determination likely heralds a sea change in the U.S. approach to China trade and...

Cargo screening program expands.(AIR)
May 1, 2007... The Department of Homeland Security has expanded its test of an air cargo screening program to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). A similar program, which studies the feasibility of using advanced technology to...

Outsized air freight market growing.(AIR)
May 1, 2007... The outsized air freight market is forecast to grow 7 percent annually over the next 20 years, which is higher than the 6.1 percent growth rate estimated for the overall air freight industry. Oil and gas companies are helping to drive...

UP looking to stack containers higher.(RAIL)(Union Pacific Corp.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Union Pacific is hoping the Port of Los Angeles will approve its plan to use cantilever cranes to stack intermodal containers higher at the railroad's Intermodal Container Transfer Facility, which would double capacity at the facility without...

e-manifest program delayed.(TRUCKING)(electronic manifest)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has delayed the enforcement stage of the trucker e-manifest program for ports in Washington, Arizona, and parts of North Dakota. Compliance with the requirements was to begin March 26, but has been...

Boxship orders improving.(OCEAN)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Orders for container vessels are improving after nearly of year of stagnation and worrying over too much capacity on major trade lanes. London shipbroker Clarkson noted that, "Shipyards have been reporting substantially increased interest...

Pacific Northwest group launching huge environmental study.(OCEAN)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... A group of public and private maritime interests are combining efforts to launch a Maritime Air Emissions Inventory, designed to study air pollution in the Pacific Northwest region. A spokesman for the group said the $1 million project is...

LA/LB spending more for cleaner burning trucks.(OCEAN)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... As part of their plan to replace older model trucks with cleaner burning ones, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will allocate an extra $6.3 million towards its Fleet Modernization Program, which is aimed at improving air quality in the...

Far-reaching agreement awaiting approval.(U.S., SOUTH KOREA FREE TRADE PACT)
May 1, 2007... Trade negotiators from the U.S. and South Korea reached an agreement on a free trade agreement on April 2, just days beyond a self-imposed deadline of March 31, which means the pact has a good chance of making it to President Bush's desk for...

$190 billion outlay biggest ever.(RAIL INVESTMENT FOR CHINA)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... The Chinese government is pouring billions into the country's rail network and adding over 10,000 miles of new track over the next three years as part of its 11th Five-Year Plan. The $190 billion outlay amounts to the "biggest...

Firms stocking up on computers, printers.(INDIA BOOSTS IT SPENDING)
May 1, 2007... India's small- and medium-sized businesses are forecast to spend 24 percent more, equal to over $8 billion, on information technology (IT) this year. Research company AMI-Partners said desktop computers and printers will comprise a...

NYK Logistics (Americas) taps Lucas.(Names & News)
May 1, 2007... John Lucas has been tapped by NYK Logistics (Americas) as president of its transportation division. Lucas will be based in Jacksonville, Florida. Most recently, he worked at Florida East Coast Railway, where he served as vice president of...

White resigns from Hub Group.(Names & News)
May 1, 2007... Transportation logistics firm Hub Group has announced that Thomas M. White, the company's senior vice president, CFO, and treasurer, has resigned. The Illinois-based company has named Terri A. Pizzuto, current vice president of finance, to...

DHL Express appoints Graham.(Names & News)
May 1, 2007... Charles Graham has been appointed global chief executive of aviation for DHL Express. In this position, Graham will be responsible for all facets of the company's aviation activities, including strategic development of the air network to...

New position for Port of LA's DiBernardo.(Names & News)
May 1, 2007... The Port of Los Angeles has chosen Michael DiBernardo as director of marketing. Previously, DiBernardo served as assistant director of marketing from 2003-2005, and spent the past 24 months as the port's director of planning.

Sullivan takes on CFO role at ProLogis.(Names & News)
May 1, 2007... Denver-based real estate investment firm ProLogis has hired William Sullivan as the company's chief financial office, replacing Dessa Bokides. Sullivan will assume overall responsibility for accounting, credit risk management, information...

OECD study shows trend in emerging markets.(TRADE PROTECTIONISM ON THE RISE)
May 1, 2007... A study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that protectionism in the agricultural sector is increasing in a number of emerging markets. Specifically, the group's "Agricultural Policies in Non-OECD...

Oil profits improving purchasing power.(U.S. EXPORTS TO ARAB WORLD UP)
May 1, 2007... According to the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce, exports from the U.S. to the Arab world are set to expand by 29 percent in 2007. Specifically, bilateral U.S.-Arab trade grew to $109 billion last year and is forecast to reach $405...

Greater market access the result.(U.S., VIETNAM MARITIME AGREEMENT)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Officials from the U.S. and Vietnam signed a maritime agreement this week that will give American companies greater access to Vietnam's market. Under the pact, U.S. companies will be obliged to enter joint ventures with Vietnamese partners...

Debating UHF vs. HF RFID.(PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAINS)
May 1, 2007... Ultra-high frequency (UHF) or high frequency (HF) RFID? That's the question pharmaceutical companies are struggling with as they decide on the best technology to identify, track, and trace drugs from manufacture to delivery. Supporters of...

Mark your calendar.(Brief article)(Calendar)
May 1, 2007... NASSTRAC 2007 Annual Conference & Expo Orlando, FL May 6-9 www.nasstrac.org [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Logistics & Supply Chain Forum New York, NY May 6-9 www.logisticsforum.com D/C Expo Chicago,...

Foreign investment providing the boost.(CHINA MOVES UP THE VALUE CHAIN)
May 1, 2007... China has already made its mark in the manufacturing world as a source for cost-effective labor and real estate combined with a sophisticated transportation network. Now, the country is moving into the high-tech manufacturing sector, and an...

By the numbers.(TRADE WINDS)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... BY THE Numbers Top Sources for Foreign Direct Investment in China (US$billion) Country/Region 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Hong Kong $16.7 $17.8 $17.7 $18.9 $17.1 Virgin Islands * $5.0 $6.1 ...

Only best firms will continue to prosper.(REPORT ON GLOBAL FREIGHT FORWARDING)
May 1, 2007... The global freight forwarding market saw another year of stellar growth in 2006, according to the latest report published recently Transport Intelligence. The research, contained in "Global Freight Forwarding 2007," indicates that although the...

Reforms opening up opportunities.(JAPAN'S LOGISTICS PROPERTY MARKET)(ProLogis)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... ProLogis has released a new report on the state of the logistics property markets in Japan. The report, entitled "Japan's Logistics Property Markets--Drive to Efficiency," explores the transformation of Japanese industrial real estate over the...

Manufacturer of the year: for global supply chain excellence: Texas Instruments manages world-wide chip production and distribution with enterprise-wide supply chain processes.(MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR)(Company overview)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Customer satisfaction' is the corporate mantra of mantras these days. In company after company, regardless of sector, it reigns as the core value. More than a throw-away line, it encapsulates the essence of strategy...

Michelin: as supplier of choice, Michelin to provide vehicle tires to U.S. military throughout the world.(MANUFACTURER OF HONOR)
May 1, 2007... There are supply chains and there are supply chains. Michelin wins honorable mention as a 2007 Manufacturer of the Year for its selection as the 'distributor' of choice of the U.S. military via three new tire contracts worth more than $2.4...

Burton Snowboards: innovating trade finance to get better products to market faster world-wide.(MANUFACTURER OF HONOR)(Burton Corp. Burton Snowboards)(Company overview)
May 1, 2007... Finance is to trade as gasoline is to an engine, the stuff that drives the whole machine. This can pose problems for smaller businesses. Typically, as their supply chains go global and stretch outward, the process of transacting settlements...

DyStar: color-coding global supply chains.(MANUFACTURER OF HONOR)
May 1, 2007... Sports apparel customers might never realize this but getting trendy colors that truly matches your wardrobe is a technology and supply chain challenge than spans the global from old fashioned indigo dye plants in India to high tech research...

Hasbro: integrating dual global and U.S. supply chains is key to success.(MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR HONORABLE MENTION)
May 1, 2007... Hasbro, Headquarter in Rhode Island, is the source of some of America's best-known 'celebrities' such as GI Joe, Sponge Bob and Mr. Potato Head. But for the world's second largest toy maker (and publisher of Monopoly), delivering these guys to...

Global logistics solutions: a guide to the problems shippers face: there are a slew of 'old' problems demanding 'new' solutions. Here's expert advice on how to navigate unchartered waters.
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As companies expand their supply chains worldwide, logistics complications grow and solutions become more problematic. But there are individuals out there who know the answers--the trick is finding them, and then...

Deal or no deal: agriculture holds future of world trade as WTO ponders reform.
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] About 13 million people--half of them fewer than 20 years old--inhabit Burkina Faso, a landlocked, tropical west African nation slightly larger than the state of Colorado. Limited natural resources on the savanna...

What business leaders need to know about: Gulf Coast/inland ports: robust rail links coupled with room to grow provide strong selling point.(EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW)
May 1, 2007... Historically, Latin American trade has figured prominently for Gulf Coast ports, however, like seaports on the West and East Coasts, it's Asian trade that's becoming the big story. Likewise, inland ports are positioning themselves to take on...

Analytical excellence: FedEx Freight International Graduate Logistics Case Competition deals with phase out of hazardous chemical.(TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS)(Company overview)
May 1, 2007... The Environmental Protection Agency has declared hazardous a chemical used in one of your client's most profitable products. Its board of directors has given your consulting company 24 hours to create a plan for the worldwide phase-out, recall...

Agility.(WEB FINDERS)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.agilitylogistics.com Agility is a global supply chain partner working intimately with world-class companies to customize logistics solutions and ensure their success. Supported by a comprehensive network of...

BAX/Schenker.(WEB FINDERS)(BAX Global Inc.)(Schenker AG)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.baxglobal.com The integration of Schenker AG and BAX Global has created a new global logistics and transportation solutions powerhouse. Enviable rankings in strategic industry mobility and logistics service...

Hyundai Merchant Marine.(WEB FINDERS)(Hyundai Merchant Marine Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.hmm21.com HMM offers a worldwide service network, diverse logistics facilities, leading technology products to support your supply chain and a professional staff. Coming this summer is our new EC4 (Panama)...

APL Co. Pete.(WEB FINDERS)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.apl.com Reputed for its industry-leading schedule reliability, APL offers a comprehensive global network combining high-quality intermodal operations with state-of-the-art information technology. APL's...

CEVA Logistics.(WEB FINDERS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.us.cevalogistics.com CEVA Logistics designs, implements and operates complex supply chain solutions on a regional, national or global scale for multinational and large local companies. CEVA provides customers...

KC SmartPort.(WEB FINDERS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.kcsmartport.com Kansas City SmartPort is an organization formed to promote and enhance the Kansas City metro area's status as America's Inland Port Solution. SmartPort's focus is to grow the area's...

Averitt Express.(WEB FINDERS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.averittexpress.com Averitt Express provides freight transportation and supply chain management with international reach to more than 100 countries. We specialize in delivering customized solutions with a...

DHL.(WEB FINDERS)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.dhl-usa.com For more than 35 years, DHL has built the world's premier global delivery network. Today, DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry. DHL specializes in...

nVision.(WEB FINDERS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.nvgts.com nVision Global is a premier global transportation and logistics services company offering global freight invoice auditing & payment services, transportation management, rate negotiations,...

Ozburn-Hessey Logistics.(WEB FINDERS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.ohlogistics.com Ozburn-Hessey Logistics is a full service 3PL providing supply chain management solutions including international and domestic transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, freight...

Ryder System.(WEB FINDERS)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.ryder.com Ryder provides a complete array of leading-edge supply chain, warehousing and transportation solutions for multiple industry sectors in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Services range...

Yellow.(WEB FINDERS)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.myyellow.com At Yellow, we create possibilities for our customers' success by combining a best-in-class network and state-of-the-art technology with performance-driven services and a world-class team. With...

Port of Brownsville.(WEB FINDERS)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.portofbrownsville.com The Port of Brownsville is the closest deepwater port to the industrial center of Northern Mexico. With thousands of tons of steel cargo passing through the Port annually, we are...

Surge/Lancelot.(WEB FINDERS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.surgecapital.com Surge Capital is the world's largest purchase order finance company. We will provide funding to $100 million and beyond, in Letters-of-Credit and other short-term structures to secure...

Port of Seattle.(WEB FINDERS)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.portseattle.org/seaport The Port of Seattle is one of the most diverse and dynamic in the United States, offering facilities for movement of domestic and international cargo by air and sea, plus cruise ships,...

Werner Enterprises.(WEB FINDERS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.werner.com Werner Enterprises' global logistics services extend worldwide systemizing our customer's transportation goals. The breadth of its offerings demonstrates Werner's commitment to full-service...

Cleaning up in the international environmental market: Tierra Dynamic finds success by thinking globally.(Small Exporter OF THE MONTH)
May 1, 2007... The company J. Dan Kelley is chief executive officer of Tierra Dynamic, a Phoenix-based environmental firm specializing in removing toxins from soil and water. Kelley's firm cultivates bacteria that occur naturally, and a special process...

Shipping with steam.(Great Moments IN WORLD TRADE)
May 1, 2007... Monday, September 10, 1807, at the shore of the Hudson River just south of New York City, an unruly crowd gathered to watch Robert Fulton fail. Pennsylvania-born Fulton, a 42-year-old farmer's son and former professional painter, had...