World Trade articles from October 2004

World Trade archives from October 2004

Global trade and the 'Jobless Recovery'.(Inside World Trade)
October 1, 2004... Controversy surrounds much of the current dialogue about national policy and world trade. According to virtually any measure, the volume and breadth of international commerce continues to expand even in sluggish times. What is problematic...

Bush vs. Kerry on trade policy.(George W. Bush)(John Kerry)
October 1, 2004... President Bush once remarked that they don't "do nuance" in Texas, and the same might be said for the hot-button issues in the presidential election. But while the issues of peace and prosperity offer clear contrasts, the differences are more...

U.S. manufacturing execs optimistic about return on RFID investments.(Radio Frequency Identification Device)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Researchers at consulting firm Accenture say that nearly half of North American manufacturing executives expect a high return on their RFID investments. In addition, the study showed that nearly all of the executives at the 30...

Ports of LA-LB to launch extended gate program beginning Nov. 1.(Los Angeles - Long Beach)
October 1, 2004... Beginning November 1, the port complex of Los Angeles-Long Beach will assess shippers a fee of $20 for each container moved during the daytime hours of 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the fee is to push shippers to use the extended...

Transportation Services Index (TSI).(The Americas)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Transportation Services Index (TSI) reached its highest level in the 14-year period covered by the index with a 0.1 percent rise in May, the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported. The overall TSI...

Nation's railroads working to improve service problems.(The Americas)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Union Pacific railroad has added an additional 1,000 conductors and engineers, with an extra 1,000 to be added to the payroll by year's end. Even more employees are likely to be hired in 2005 to replace retiring workers. The company...

Dominican Republic officially joins CAFTA.(The Americas)(Central American Free Trade Agreement)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... In August, the Dominican Republic formally signed on to the Central American Free Trade Agreement, which includes the U.S., Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The CAFTA now ranks as the second-largest trading...

Customs to begin enforcing advance reporting rules for truckers.(The Americas)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Customs and Border Protection agency will begin enforcing electronic advance reporting rules for inbound trucks at the busiest border crossings in New York, Michigan, Washington, and the Southwest beginning November 15, reports the Journal...

Philippines advances trade talks with U.S.(Asia-Pacific)(United States)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Philippine government says it will move forward on the creation of an economic partnership or free-trade agreement with the U.S. The country's Trade Undersecretary Thomas Aquino has initiated a cost-benefit study about the proposed...

Private business gets a hand in China.(Asia-Pacific)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Chinese government is making good on its commitment to level the playing field for private businesses in that country. Although state-owned companies have long benefited from better access to loans by government banks, regulatory...

Indonesia, U.S. sign open skies pact.(Asia-Pacific)(United States)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Indonesia and the United States have signed an aviation treaty that removes restrictions on air services to, from and beyond each other's territory. The newly concluded 'open-skies' agreement replaces a limited 1960s pact and covers both...

IMF giving higher marks to Poland's economy.(Europe)(International Monetary Fund)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The International Monetary Fund has published a report assessing the Polish economy, which turned out to be more positive than previous reviews. According to IMF analysts, short-time prospects for the Polish economy are bright, with high...

Lloyds bank gets into hot water over outsourcing.(Europe)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... A customer of Lloyds bank has complained to Britain's Information Commissioner that the bank's practice of outsourcing some work to call centers in India without prior written consent is in violation of Britain's Data Protection Action laws....

Greece's port of Piraeus joins Customs' CSI.(Europe)(Container Security Initiative)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Greek port of Piraeus is one of the newest members to join U.S. Customs' Container Security Initiative (CSI) program, which targets cargo containers that pose a potential risk for terrorism destined for the U.S. The program got a...

Exports up in Europe, but trepidation remains.(Europe)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Exports are growing in Europe, but corporate investment is not keeping pace. The euro zone's exports have risen 6 percent so far this year, yet companies have been slow to hire employees and take other steps to beef up business. One...

U.S., Morocco free trade agreement gets Bush's signature.(Middle East & Africa)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... President Bush has put his signature on the U.S.-Morocco free trade agreement--one that already received Congressional approval in July. "This agreement will help create jobs and new opportunities for Americans by deepening our trade ties...

World Trade 100 annual trade review.
October 1, 2004... Upticks in world trade, as the global economy continues to awake from the doldrums of a long, sluggish dormancy, are evident in this year's revised World Trade 100 annual global trade review. In order better to serve readers, we have changed...

Factoring tax and duty into the investment equation: plan your global supply chain in advance to avoid being blind-sided by unexpected trade rules and regulations.
October 1, 2004... The world is a very small place when it comes to business. Goods are produced offshore, in whole or in part; they are assembled in yet another country and shipped to customers around the globe. Manufacturers are no longer limited by borders....

The Hong Kong route to China: despite fierce competition from mainland ports, Hong Kong remains the right logistics platform for newcomers.(Logistics Conference of Hong Kong)(Zhang Chunxian)
October 1, 2004... At the recent Logistics Conference of Hong Kong, the Chinese Minister of Communications Zhang Chunxian scoffed at the notion that Hong Kong's days as a logistics hub were numbered, making a strong pitch for the Closer Economic Partnership...

Making the supply chain a strategic asset: where you see your competitive advantage should determine how you manage your supply chain.(Global Management)
October 1, 2004... I recently ran into a supply chain executive who shared a common frustration with me. He indicated that once again, the sales staff had committed to orders that were not yet loaded to production and now required expedites for several long-lead...

Trade and investment hold keys to growth in Middle East and North Africa: but pace of reforms can sometimes be slow and tariff and non-tariff barriers remain.(Geographical Focus)
October 1, 2004... For the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), trade and private investment are needed to provide new engines of growth and dynamism. With more trade and investment, countries in the region will be able to achieve faster growth,...

Creating translation-ready marketing documents: expert tips to help get your message across.(Language & Translation)
October 1, 2004... Distributing foreign language marketing materials can increase profits and brand awareness, but the translation process is often a frustrating one for marketing communicators. Translation, by its very nature, comes at the end of the process,...

Looking to cut trade finance costs? The Internet is where it's at.(Finance)
October 1, 2004... Holly Harrington, director of purchasing at U.S. toy maker International Playthings, in Parsippany, New Jersey, used to rely on letters of credit to handle all of the payments to the Asian supplier network that manufactures 90 percent of her...

EDI messages still keep info flowing along the global supply chain: despite advances in XML, EDI remains the standard for large-scale data volume.(Technology)(electronic data interchange)
October 1, 2004... So you figured electronic data interchange--EDI for short, the much-touted technology that was going to link manufacturers and suppliers in a collaborative, automated exchange--was as dead as rotary phones. Think again. Standardized EDI...

AIT Worldwide Logistics www.aitworldwide.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... AIT Worldwide Logistics is a transportation company of excellence. Mastering its commitment to deliver exceptional value, AIT produces customized technology solutions for its customers. AIT has built a solid foundation over the past 25 years by...

Euler Hermes ACI www.eulerhermes.com/usa.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Euler Hermes ACI is North America's oldest and largest provider of accounts receivable insurance. Euler Hermes ACI offers both domestic and global credit insurance policies, which insure clients against commercial and political risk in more...

FedEx Freight www.fedex.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... FedEx Freight is a leading provider of LTL (less-than-truck-load) freight services, providing regional and interregional delivery throughout the U.S., with extended international service. Using a comprehensive network of service centers and...

Export-Import Bank of the United States--www.exim.gov.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... 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...

FedEx Trade Networks www.worldtariff.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... FedEx Trade Networks WorldTariff[TM] publishes customs duty and tax information for all customs areas worldwide. The WorldTariff team of editorial professionals continuously collects data from the world's customs authorities, then simplifies,...

Yang Ming Line (YML)--www.yml.com.tw.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... 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...

Union Bank of California www.uboc.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... When cost-effective international trade is integral to your company's success, choosing the right bank is critical. At Union Bank of California, we make it our business to provide our clients with the tools and expertise they need to navigate...

Swiss WorldCargo www.swissworldcargo.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... 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...

Litco International--www.Litco.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Litco's Inca presswood pallets meet the new ISPM 15, International Standards for Wooden Packaging. Inca pallets do not require additional costly treatment for infestation. Don't risk costly delays at foreign ports! Inca pallets are priced for...

A.N. Deringer Inc.--www.anderinger.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... 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...

Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) www.hmm21.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... 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...

American Systems www.americasys.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Americas Systems has delivered innovative IT solutions for transportation management to retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers since 1989. Building on this experience, the company applies its knowledge to help clients reduce...

Printronix www.printronix.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... 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...

NSCSA--www.nscsaamerica.com.(Web Locators)(National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia)(NSCSA (America) Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... NSCSA can handle all your cargo needs to the Middle East and the Indian Sub-Continent. In addition, we are the only Ro-Ro/Container carrier with direct service to Pakistan. Our state-of-the-art vessels can carry every type of freight, no matter...

The new warehouse.(great moments in world trade)
October 1, 2004... Warehouses were once just that: structures in which goods or wares were housed. In early editions of the annual directory of the American Warehouse Association, for example, members included the word 'storage' and 'warehouse' in their names...