World Trade articles from October 2007

World Trade archives from October 2007

Quote of the month.(Quotation)
October 1, 2007... "As the CEO of a company focused on international commerce, I need to be fully informed on all of the issues affecting the global economy. World Trade Magazine provides me timely and insightful information that helps me make better decisions....

Perils of an unregulated supply chain.(INSIDE WORLD TRADE)
October 1, 2007... Soon after I became Editorial Director of World Trade magazine, some four years ago, I learned one of the Cosmic Truths about the global supply chain. As readers of these pages well know, the last decade has seen a profound, relatively sudden...

Is globalization paving the way to regulatory convergence?(POLICY PERSPECTIVES)
October 1, 2007... The U.S. trade agenda has drifted onto rocky shoals. The President's trade negotiating authority has expired, Congress has declared two of the four completed free trade agreements non-starters, and prospects for the Doha round remain bleak. ...

Domestic air cargo losing altitude.(AIR)
October 1, 2007... The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports that North American air cargo volumes were down 1.2 percent for the first half of the year, compared to 2.7 percent growth globally. The decrease in activity domestically is blamed...

DHS slams air cargo security procedures.(AIR)
October 1, 2007... A report released last month from the Department of Homeland Security says the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) air cargo rules are exposing passenger aircraft to security risks. The TSA was criticized for not having enough...

UP breaks ground on San Antonio intermodal hub.(RAIL)
October 1, 2007... Union Pacific rail broke ground last month on a 300-acre, $90 million intermodal hub in San Antonio, Texas. The hub will begin processing over 100,000 trailers annually when it opens next year, with future growth potential of 250,000 trailers a...

Controversial Mexican truck plan hits U.S. highways.(TRUCK)
October 1, 2007... A pilot program to allow Mexican trucks access to U.S. highways got underway in early September, despite calls from opponents that highway safety would be compromised. The program is part of an agreement under NAFTA, and allows for 100...

Roadway driver wins truck competition.(TRUCK)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Roadway has announced that its driver Alphonso Lewis has been crowned the National Grand Champion, the highest honor, at the 2007 National Truck Driving Championships held August 21-25 in Minneapolis, MN. Lewis' sharp driving skills and...

Container fee bill put on hold.(OCEAN)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Legislation that would tack $60 onto each forty-foot container moving through the California ports of Los Angeles-Long Beach and Oakland has been put on the back burner again, following threats by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to veto it. ...

Menlo tapped as prime contractor for DOD.(3PLS)
October 1, 2007... Third-party logistics provider Menlo Worldwide has announced that its subsidiary Menlo Worldwide Government Services, LLC has been chosen as a prime contractor for the Defense Transportation Coordination Initiative (DTCI), a strategic logistics...

New airport, new air accords.(INDIA'S AVIATION SECTOR)
October 1, 2007... India's Hyderbad airport is expected to open next March, but already the huge airport is gaining attention for its ability to handle the world's largest passenger plane, the Airbus A380, as well as the heaviest, the Russian AN-225. ...

Major developments underway.(VIETNAMESE PORTS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The Vietnamese government is launching a seaport development plan that is expected to add substantially to the country's economic growth. Along the country's 3,200-kilometer coastline there are more than 100 seaports--14 of which are...

Mark your calendar.(TRADE WINDS: THE LATEST TRENDS IN THE WORLD OF TRADE)(Conference news)(Calendar)
October 1, 2007... January 1 Supply Chain Analytics Denton, Texas November 7-9 www.logistics. unt.edu NITL 100th Annual Meeting and TransComp Atlanta, Georgia November 9-14 www.nitl.org The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum Scottsdale, Arizona November...

Transportation Services Index (TSI).(TRADE WINDS: THE LATEST TRENDS IN THE WORLD OF TRADE)
October 1, 2007... The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) fell 0.4 percent in July to 108.5 (2000=100) from its June level, falling for the second consecutive month to its lowest level since February, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation's...

Kimberly-Clark locates plant near Moscow.(RUSSIAN MANUFACTURING)
October 1, 2007... Kimberly-Clark Corp. has announced its plans to build the company's first manufacturing facility in Russia to support its growing consumer business there and in Eastern Europe. The facility will be located in Stupino, approximately 60 miles...

Japan makes cuts for ASEAN.(FALLING TARIFF RATES)(Association of Southeast Asian Nations)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Japan has agreed to a major repeal of tariffs levied on imports from members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) The agreement involves 90 percent of imports by value and is the first free trade agreement Japan has...

BNP Media acquires professional services division of Ascend Media.(TRADE WINDS: THE LATEST TRENDS IN THE WORLD OF TRADE)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... BNP Media (the publisher of World Trade) has announced the acquisition of the Professional Services Division of Ascend Media, which includes the Food, Beverage and Packaging Group and the Gaming Group of magazines, conferences, web sites and...

K+N taps Lange.(Names & News)(Kuehne & Nagel International AG appoints Reinhard Lange )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Kuehne and Nagel has appointed Reinhard Lange as the successor to departing Chief Executive Klaus Herms. Lange will move into his new role on June 30, 2009, when Herms retires after 40 years of service. Until then, Lange will maintain his...

Ports America names Popkowski.(Names & News)
October 1, 2007... Chet Popkowski has been named the new CFO for Ports America. He joins Ports America after having recently served as financial consultant to the CFO of Cree Inc., a publicly traded high-tech company. Popkowski previously served as vice...

Anderson to chair FMC.(Names & News)(Federal Maritime Commission appoints A. Paul Anderson )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... President Bush has nominated A. Paul Anderson to be chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. If confirmed by the Senate, Anderson would serve his second term on the five-member panel, through 2012. Anderson was appointed to the...

Port of Montreal hires Pelletier.(Names & News)
October 1, 2007... Patrice M. Pelletier, president of a defense contracting firm in Canada, has been hired as the new incoming president and chief executive of the Montreal Port Authority. Pelletier will succeed Dominic Taddeo, who is retiring after 24 years...

Green is going mainstream: transportation and logistics are embracing environmentalism as a way to cut costs and enhance their image.(COVER STORY: GREEN SUPPLY CHAINS)(Cover story)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One year ago, the topic of green supply chains was found more in fringe discussions than on front pages. Sure, a number of companies were doing their part to be environmentally friendly, but it was largely a...

Air cargo looks for 'open skies': overcapacity in the U.S.-China market is prompting renewed interest in the trans-Atlantic while new aviation accords promise more business.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the current state of international trade where anyone who's not in China is an anomaly, it's quite remarkable that many of the biggest growth opportunities in the air cargo sector are in other trade lanes,...

Supply chain globalization: the era of revitalized command is upon us: multinationals are becoming more risk-averse and biased towards direct control over assets in their network.(21st Century Supply Chain)(Company overview)
October 1, 2007... We are currently moving into the third era of global supply chain transformation that has occurred within the last 100 years. The first era of supply chain globalization was the era of vertical integration, best exemplified by The Ford...

World Trade reader research: global supply chain management style depends on company size and scale: collaboration and overseas sourcing brings complexity and monitoring problems that smaller firms are reluctant to embrace.(21st Century Supply Chain)(Company overview)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Integrating a firm's operations with its suppliers and customers by managing its supply chain has been touted for years as a means to reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and of course, boost profits. In this...

C-TPAT: security concerns can make navigating customs much slower for the uncertified.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Your latest attested quarterly financial report included revenue forecast for a product launch later in the year. Fast-forward two quarters. That new product--manufactured in Indonesia--is stuck in a port in Seattle,...

East Coast seaports expanding: the weak U.S. dollar is pushing exports higher, helping to offset softer import volumes.(EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW)
October 1, 2007... U.S. exports usually don't get much recognition vis-a-vis imports, unless you're talking about certain sectors such as airplanes or farm goods. But this year, they've been the darling of East Coast seaports, many of who have seen a healthy rise...

Eight ways new media will transform your business in '08.(SAVVY MARKETING)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We understand. You are overwhelmed with information and nonstop technology. Every day you are bombarded with options. You need help. As a customer-focused media company, we are committed to delivering information...

APL Co. Pete.(WEB FINDERS)
October 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...

DHL.(WEB FINDERS)
October 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...

Logility.(WEB FINDERS)(Logility Voyager Solutions)(Company overview)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.logility.com Logility is a leading provider of collaborative, best-of-breed supply chain solutions that help distribution-intensive companies worldwide. Logility Voyager Solutions[TM] is a complete supply...

China Shipping.(WEB FINDERS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.chinashippingna.com China Shipping services more ports around the world and boasts more connections within China. Customers look to us for reliable containerized transport, refrigerated services, and inland...

Euler Hermes.(WEB FINDERS)(EULER American Credit Indemnity)(Company overview)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... www.eulerhermes.com/usa Euler Hermes ACI is North America's oldest and largest provider of trade credit insurance, protecting more than $150 billion in U.S. trade transactions annually. The company is the U.S. subsidiary of the Euler...

Lynden.(WEB FINDERS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.shiplynden.com Over land, on the water, in the air--or in any combination--Lynden has been helping customers solve transportation problems for almost a century. Operating in such challenging areas as Alaska,...

COSCO.(WEB FINDERS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.cosco-usa.com COSCO Container Lines Americas, Inc. has consistently been the world's fastest growing shipping company and is one of the largest container operators in the world. Services include freight...

GT Nexus.(WEB FINDERS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.gtnexus.com GT Nexus runs the world's only industry-backed, on-demand global trade & logistics portal. Over 15,000 organizations use the portal to optimize the global flow of goods and trade information. GT...

IFS.(WEB FINDERS)(Intercim Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.ifsworld.com/us The North American online home of IFS, the Global Applications Company. Here you'll find comprehensive information on IFS and IFS Applications for ERP, SCM, CRM, EAM and other disciplines....

KC SmartPort.(WEB FINDERS)(Kansas City)(Brief article)
October 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...

TransGroup Worldwide.(WEB FINDERS)(Transgroup Worldwide Logistics)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.transgroup.com www.transgroup.com provides comprehensive information about TransGroup Worldwide Logistics, including locations, services and global transportation and logistics capabilities. Detailed...

Pilot freight services.(WEB FINDERS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.pilotdelivers.com Pilot is a full-service transportation and logistics company with 65 offices throughout North America and a worldwide network of partners, offering global coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a...

Yang Ming Line (YML).(WEB FINDERS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.yml.com.tw Established 1972 Yang Ming Line is a global, independent, all-water/intermodal containerized and specialized cargo carrier. Fully integrated worldwide network of direct ports-of-call enables YML to...

Conway.(WEB FINDERS)(Company overview)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.con-way.com. Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW) is a $4.7-billion industry-leading freight transportation and logistics services company, named FORTUNE's "Most Admired Company" in transportation and logistics for 2007....

Air freight forwarding takes off.(Great Moments: IN WORLD TRADE)
October 1, 2007... John C. Emery, Jr. was twenty-two when he went into business with his father, a World War II veteran with the Big Idea to apply his military air transport experience to commercial shipping. At the time, commercial airlines like United and...