World Trade articles from November 2003

World Trade archives from November 2003

World Trade evolves.(Inside)
November 1, 2003... Leadership requires sacrifice. And, the sacrifice required to eliminate the status quo can be downright painful in leadership. To put oneself in the firing range, to withstand the heat in the kitchen, requires strength of character and a...

Fighting global terrorism with global trade.(Policy Perspectives)
November 1, 2003... The link between trade and economic development is well established. International trade and investment hold the promise of creating new jobs, improving living standards worldwide and even helping to create a more peaceful world. Providing...

Nothing comes between me and my Intel jeans?(Asia/Pacific)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... So, when did Intel begin making jeans, Rolex start rolling out cigarettes, and Sony undertake undergarments? These and other well-known consumer brand names are appearing on all sorts of products in Indonesia. Trademark infringement has been...

DaimlerChrysler joins China's driving economy and appetite for luxury.(Asia/Pacific)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... China's thriving economy is putting more money in the pockets of Chinese citizens, while taking them off the bicycle seat and behind the car wheel. The country's sustainable economic rise has created wealth, and where there's wealth there's a...

U.S. trade interests target China for trade sanctions.(Asia/Pacific)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is spearheading an effort to file a trade complaint with the Bush administration to halt China's "illegal currency manipulation." With support from a host of U.S. industrial and agricultural...

Letters to the Editor.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... Dear Ms. Sowinski, I have just read "Women and Children First" [Fair Trader column, September 2003] I want to thank you and your magazine for publishing this. The chart that you list is quite an eye-opener. I have visited China several...

Wharton's M.B.A. program takes the top spot.(Americas)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... This year's survey of the leading business schools by the Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive ranks the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School as number one. Wharton is the world's oldest business school, founded in 1881. Corporate...

EU's proposed regulations could burn U.S. chemical industry.(Europe)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The European Union, the world's second largest economy, is proposing strict regulations that could have profound implications for the U.S. chemical industry. In an effort to lower healthcare costs in the range of $18 to $54 billion over the...

Europe will contribute little to global economic recovery, says Fitch Ratings.(Europe)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... International ratings agency Fitch Ratings says that debt-laden European countries won't be much help towards a global economic recovery. Budget deficits in Germany and France as well as high levels of consumer debt in the UK were examples of...

A chance for economic growth amidst the conflict.(Middle East/Africa)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Although it seems at times that the Middle East is more about political conflict than economic opportunity, beneath the turmoil there exist signs of healthy economic developments. Egypt, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, and Israel are some...

WTO clears the way for Africa to import generic versions of patented drugs.(Middle East/Africa)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The WTO has relaxed intellectual property rules to allow African countries to import generic drugs for fighting serious diseases like AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. "It's especially good news for the people of Africa who desperately need...

K2 leverages its supply chain for peak performance.
November 1, 2003... "We're the largest pure-play hard goods sporting goods manufacturer in the U.S.," says J. Wayne Merck, executive vice president and COO of K2 Inc. (2003 annualized revenue $800 million). What makes this achievement all the more impressive is...

Getting onboard: transferring core business activities offshore.(Transportation Cargo & Shipping)
November 1, 2003... The trend toward sending a broad range of business activities off shore--either to company-owned facilities or to an outsourced partner--is increasing, according to the PRTM-WORLD TRADE Magazine Survey. 1 in fact, our survey shows that offshore...

Laying down track: intermodal gains favor with shippers.(Transportation Cargo & Shipping)
November 1, 2003... It didn't take an "8 to 10 across the board savings" in shipping costs to convince Charles Stelmokas, vice president of logistics for Coors Brewing Co. in Golden, Colorado, to decide that intermodal rail was the way to go for long-haul...

Purple, brown and ... red? Competition for express consignments heats up.(Transportation Cargo & Shipping)
November 1, 2003... FedEx and UPS, the two giants in the express consignment industry, together have roughly 80 percent of the market share in the U.S. That's a lot. But, nobody's sitting easy now that DHL has acquired Airborne. "This is a defining moment...

NITL's new kid on the block: John B. Ficker on hot issues and the year ahead.(Transportation Cargo & Shipping)(National Industrial Transportation League)
November 1, 2003... Although he's only been on the job for a few months, the National Industrial Transportation League's (NITL) new president, John B. Ficker, isn't wasting any time in rolling up his sleeves and getting down to work. The League's annual meeting...

Air Cargo Americas.(Advertorial)
November 1, 2003... Yellow Yellow Corporation combines a best-in-class transportation network with state-of-the-art technology to deliver not just transportation, but transportation solutions. The result? Peace of mind for some 400,000 customers. With Yellow,...

Sporting goods' high scorers.(acquisitions)(K2 Inc.)(Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Although Americans have been making the headlines more for their growing girth than their lean looks in recent months, there still seems to be a fair amount of the population who are active in sports, even if it's just about looking the part....

Skating his Way to China: champion skateboarder Danny Way has some tricks for the c-levels.(Logistics And Supply Chain Management)
November 1, 2003... It's the classic American success story. A kid comes up with a great idea for a product, builds a prototype in his garage, and then goes no to become rich and famous. But what's different about Danny Way's story is the unconventional approach...

Tuning in to RFID: track and trace takes a quantum leap forward.(Logistics And Supply Chain Management)(radio frequency identification )
November 1, 2003... A real stumbling block to extensive use of radio frequency identification (RFID) thus far has been the numbers. Supply chains involve many different people. It takes a strong leader to leverage the investment by enough partners to make it pay...

The "when things go wrong" side of SCM: and how to prepare for it now.(Global Sourcing)(supply chain management.)
November 1, 2003... During the 1970s, crewmembers of Apollo 13 became international heroes when they returned to earth safely--evan though they hadn't reached the moon as originally planned. Technically speaking, their mission was a failure. Yet, we remember it...

The two faces of Eastern Europe: what EU accession really means for U.S. manufacturers.(Global Sourcing)
November 1, 2003... Depending on whom you talk to, Eastern Europe is either a land of opportunity or one of exaggeration. A recent study by Holland International Distribution Council (HIDC) in conjunction with Buck Consultants, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Ernst &...

Web site globalization: what it really means for U.S. firms.(Language & Translation)(Inter-American Economic Council )
November 1, 2003... Many businesses are unsure or what the term "globalization" means in the context of web site creation for global markets. For websites, the term globalization specifically refers to the mechanics of creating a web site that communicates and...

Business gets the green light: environmentalists support business growth in the Hudson Valley.(US & International Economic Development)
November 1, 2003... What is unfolding right now in New York's Hudson Valley may well go down in the history books. Economic developers and environmental preservationists--so often at odds with one another--have banded together in a coordinated effort to promote...

Credit reports: an old tool gets a new look.(Banking, Finance & Trade Services)
November 1, 2003... Credit reports, an old meat and potatoes tool in the management of export finance, have been getting a new look and a new role. Partly, it's been a response to the Internet, partly to the demands of the Patriot Act, and partly to the global...

Driving SCM leadership: the advantages of integrating TMS to your SAP suite.(Technology)
November 1, 2003... Companies across every industry segment are striving to become supply chain management (SCM) leaders. For the many companies that run the SAP R/3 suite of applications as the backbone of their corporate information systems, integrating an...

Southern California's Inland Empire: powerful competitive advantages.(Advertising Supplement)
November 1, 2003... At a time when California is receiving national and international attention for its political battles and budget concerns, there is a place where companies needing a California location are finding competitive advantages, making it the fastest...

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council: www.hktrader.net.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Register to receive updated information on Hong Kong The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is the statutory organization promoting Hong Kong's external trade. It operates in world markets through a global network of offices and a...

A.N. Deringer Inc: www.anderinger.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Founded in 1919, Deringer has grown to become one of the leading providers of international logistics services. With over 30 offices coast to coast in the U.S. and a global agency network we provide supply chain solutions for companies moving...

APL: www.apl.com.(Web Locators)(APL Ltd.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... APL provides customers with container transportation services globally by combining high-quality inter-modal operations with state-of-the-art information technology. Driven by the objective of generating business value for its customers, APL...

Printronix: www.printronix.com.(Web Locators)(Printronix)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Established nearly 30 years ago, Printronix is a leading provider of industrial and back-office enterprise printing solutions for customers the world over. The long-term market leader in line matrix printers, Printronix has earned an...

Cosco: www.cosco-usa.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
November 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, flat racks, open tops, high cubes and other specialized equipment. COSCO...

Yellow Global: www.yellowglobal.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... When you need a seamless solution for international shipping needs, Yellow Global can deliver, integrated air, ocean and land shipping services around the world. Priority services, consolidation and even full container load. Plus complete...

Pilot Air Freight: www.pilotair.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Pilot Air Freight is a full service transportation and logistics company with 65 offices throughout North America, and a worldwide network of overseas agents offering global coverage 24 hour a day, 7 days a week. As your transportation and...

FX First Inc: www.fxfirst.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... FX First, Inc. is an innovative trading and software development company with a rapidly growing reputation as a market leader in the online foreign exchange trading (Forex) industry. We provide our clients with the tools they need for quick and...

Finnair: www.finnair.com/us.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... For your viewing--and shipping--pleasure, Finnair is proud to introduce what is sure to be one of the big hits of this, or any, season: Twice a-week, MD-11 service between Miami and Helsiki. The route will be operated on Thursdays and Saturdays...

DHL: www.dhl.com.(Web Locators)(DHL Airways Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... DHL is the world's leading express and logistics company offering customers innovative and customized solutions from a single source. With global expertise in solutions, express, air and ocean freight and overland transport, DHL combines...

GENCO Distribution System: www.genco.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Founded over 100 years ago, GENCO Distribution System, is a recognized leader in full product lifecycle logistics management and reverse logistics management. As a third party logistics provider (3-PL), GENCO serves some of the world's top...

Yang Ming Line (YML): www.yml.com.tw.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... 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...

Lufthansa Cargo: www.lufthansa-cargo.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
November 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....

World Trade index.(Illustration)
November 1, 2003... Airline Financial Statistics Domestic Operating Financials--Millions of $ (FOUR QUARTER MOVING AVERAGE) 02Q1 02Q2 02Q3 02Q4 PASSENGER SERVICE OPERATING REVENUES Scheduled Passenger Service 14,927...