World Trade articles from September 2002

World Trade archives from September 2002

Against anger. (Inside World Trade).(anger can wreak havoc with economic growth plans)(Brief Article)(Column)
September 1, 2002... Delos R Smith, a prominent economist and member of The U.S. Conference Board, admits the "dismal science" is not very accurate when it comes to forecasting disaster. When Smith addressed the American Institute for Shippers' Association's...

Major objections. (Letters to the Editor).
September 1, 2002... Dear WORLD TRADE MAGAZINE: I enjoy your magazine and your recent editorial, ["Decline of Decorum," July, 2002, Pg. 8], resonated with me. I truly remember the days when taking a business flight was a very special treat and everyone...

Minor objections. (Letters to the Editor).
September 1, 2002... Dear WORLD TRADE MAGAZINE: Amen. This past weekend, my wife and J attended a one man play on the life of Groucho Marx. Part of his act was to work the audience. His biggest target for the evening was a gent wearing a t-shirt. Remarkably,...

The dollar as a war target. (Washington Window).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Washington: Make no mistake--the dollar is on a war footing. While public attention is rightly fixed on bands of terrorists and protecting tall buildings and airports, the hard fact is that America is one giant target of opportunity. The...

Striking a balance. (Global Supply Chain).(protecting the world while not upturning global trade)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Security experts and policy makers are studying how to balance efforts required to protect the world from terrorism while not upturning global trade and supply chain flow. Consider Congressional legislation being debated that would mandate...

Countdown begins for PBB's Trade Mission. (The Americas).(PBB Global Logistics; China: Trade Mission 2002)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... PBB Global Logistics is gearing up for its third privately-led delegation. China: Trade Mission 2002 is designed for executives, new business managers and export development professionals seeking access to the Chinese market for the first...

Getting over '9/11': are we there yet? (The Americas).(North Carolina World Trade Association, annual conference)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Now that heightened security is the accepted norm, how will U.S. business leaders position their companies for growth in 2003? WORLD TRADE MAGAZINE editor Patrick Burnson will address this issue at the North Carolina World Trade Association's...

Rebuilding New York's World Trade Center. (The Americas).(convention center proposed for land beneath World Trade Center)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... While architects, engineers and urban planners wrestle with the rebuilding of New York's World Trade Center site, one visionary is calling for the immediate development of land beneath the hallowed ground. Guy Tozzoli, president of the...

Goldman Sachs to take over golf operation. (Asia/Pacific).(Goldman Sachs and Co., Nitto Kogyo Group)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Nitto Kogyo Group, one of Japan's largest golf course operators, is on the verge of being taken over by the Goldman Sachs Group after filing for a form of bankruptcy protection that will leave the New York investment banker in charge of its 30...

APP to work with Indonesia government on restructuring. (Asia/Pacific).(Asia Pulp and Paper Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The government of Indonesia has agreed to work with a number of foreign creditors of the struggling Asia Pulp & Paper of Singapore to come up with a restructuring plan that will clear up the company's $13.9 billion in debt and obligations. The...

Japanese unemployment stays stable, high. (Asia/Pacific).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... The days of ultra-low unemployment figures for Japan may be over, according to an annual report recently released by the government. May, 2002, unemployment stood at 5.4 percent, but the number of Japanese who remained unemployed for more...

Deutsche Post to buy the rest of DHL. (Europe).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... In an effort to secure for itself a concrete place in the international parcel business, Deutsche Post is set to purchase the remaining shares of express air courier DHL International of Brussels. Deutsche Post, which is 70 percent owned by...

Russia to sell part of Lukoil stake. (Europe).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Vagit Alekperov, the CEO of Russia's biggest oil company, announced the Russian government was set to sell off 6 percent of its 13.9 percent ownership in the company by the end of July. The deal would see some $800 million flowing into the...

Culture clash? Confident carly leads HP and Compaq into new era.
September 1, 2002... From the sanctity of a private conference room in Silicon Valley, a steely Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina savored her victory and braced for the future. "It feels good winning the good fight," Fiorina says, reflecting on the first...

Searching for a global 3PL.(one-stop global logistics service)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... Looking for a one-stop global logistics service? Is there one available? While there is no lone company for Wal-Mart, there are global solutions. It's a question of size. There are global solutions for smaller companies and small shipments. For...

The Six Ps: 2002 A "Renaissance Year" for CLM.(Council of Logistics Management)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... As the 2002 president of the Council of Logistics Management, I stepped into a unique role in CLM history. George Gecowets, the Council's leader since 1970, had just retired; aria McIntyre, a staff member since 1974, was the new executive vice...

C.H. Robinson: we move our customers into the future. (CLM Advertorial).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... OUR COMPANY C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. opened its doors in 1905, and today is one of North America's largest third-party logistics companies, with net revenues of over $3.1 billion in 2001. We provide multimodal transportation...

Penske Logistics: Penske Logistics custom designs solutions for each customer's specific supply chain needs. (CLM Advertorial).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Penske Logistics offers a complete range of logistics solutions for every aspect of supply chain management. From engineering custom designs and integrating technology, to managing transportation and distribution, we have the people, expertise...

Port of Oakland. (CLM Advertorial).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... As the Port of Oakland celebrates its 75 years of history, and the City of Oakland honors its 150th Anniversary, the Vision 2000 maritime expansion projects are approaching completion. The Port is completing the infrastructure that will...

Manugistics. (CLM Advertorial).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Manugistics (Nasdaq: MANU), the leading global provider of Enterprise Profit Optimization[TM] (EPO) solutions, helps companies lower operating costs, improve customer service, enhance profitability, and accelerate growth by optimizing the...

It's a turbulent time for air cargo: but industry executives remain upbeat. (Transportation Cargo & Shipping).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... There's a real quandary in the air cargo industry at the moment. Growth rates are among the worst in three decades; security concerns are a pressing issue and will likely force price hikes; and customers are demanding even faster delivery...

Border security a lead pipe cinch? Hardly. But the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism may help. (Transportation Cargo & Shipping).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Border security has became a front burner issue these days and, as a result, it's being ratcheted up one notch at a time. One of the newest federal initiatives places part of the responsibility for this heightened security squarely on the...

Whither Hong Kong? (Shipping Lanes).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... There was no question that Hong Kong was one of the premier, if not the premier, international logistics gateways before its transition from Britain to China. But with the ascension of Shanghai as an international hub, the direct ocean services...

Demand Chain Logistics: leverage the power of the Internet. (Logistics and Supply Chain Management).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Supply Chain Planning software uses demand forecasting to power the logistics pipeline. While the Internet allows real time information to improve demand forecasting, industry has fallen short of harnessing the true power of the Internet. ...

Integrating for global trade: exploiting the new enterprise software imperative.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Back in the 1990s, when everyone was first buying enterprise resource planning software, integration was the main selling point. Companies that once had the classic silos of information between finance, manufacturing, and human resources could...

Manugistics sets the standard: and attracts major players in the industry. (Technology).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... When your client base includes some of the top firms representing a variety of diverse industries, chances are your product is equally superior. Such is the case with Manugistics, whose Enterprise Profit Optimization solutions have become one...

Wireless in logistics: don't dare to compete without it. (Technology).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... If you're the kind of person who gives a lot of weight to advertising and marketing materials, claims of 10- to 30 percent productivity gains based on advanced wireless communications should get your attention quickly. In fact, these claims may...

Latin American trade today: riding the cyclone. (Global Sourcing).
September 1, 2002... [Editor's Note: This article was adapted from a speech by Ann Saccomano before the American Institute for Shippers Associations in Washington, DC.] Latin America is going to hell in a handbasket, or so it would seem. Look at the evidence....

What you need to know about cargo insurance: mistakes can be costly and frustrating. (Banking, Finance & Trade Services).(Industry Overview)
September 1, 2002... Exporters and importers can lose thousands of dollars by neglecting to include the right clauses in their cargo insurance policies. Such headaches and expense can typically be avoided by working with a cargo insurance specialist versus your...

Economies are looking up down under: the gateway to the Asia/Pacific region offers many advantages. (US & International Economic Development).(Australia and New Zealand both have strong economies)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)
September 1, 2002... Who is better positioned in the next decade or two to best benefit from global growth? If you believe the enormously populated Asia/Pacific region is going to experience growth, who is better positioned to deliver to those markets? Clearly,...

Aircraft deliveries are increasing. (World Trade).(Airbus Industrie)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)(Illustration)
September 1, 2002... Aircraft Deliveries are Increasing 2000 - 2009 2000 - 2019 70- & 85-seater regional jets 437 * 692 * Mainline single-aisle types like the Airbus A318, A319, A320 and A321...

Port of New York/New Jersey. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The Pert of New York/New Jersey, North America's Premier East Coast Port, is investing in a comprehensive $1.5 billion redevelopment program. As part of this program, we are deepening channels, expanding terminals, improving inland access, and...

Evergreen International Airlines. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Evergreen International Airlines is a U.S. cargo airline specializing in ad hoc charter, and contract freighter operations. Evergreen operates a fleet often 8-747 and seven DC9 freighter aircraft on an ACMI wet lease basis worldwide and...

Finnair Cargo. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Finnair offers 747-200 freighter service to Gothenburg every week. On Saturday night, we have a 747-200 freighter, JFK-GOT-HEL-JFK, so all Scandinavian freight will beat its destination by Sunday night. The flight continues onto Helsinki for...

Maersk Data USA DrayWatch. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Now, keeping track of containers after they leave the terminal is as easy as going on the Web. That's because with DrayWatch[TM] "the new, browser-based solution" you get real-time data on the containers' whereabouts, eliminating the gap...

American Express. (Product Spotlights).(International online payment service)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... International Payments from American Express is an online, secure and simple way of making overseas payments. You can process transactions in over 110 currencies via the internet. International Payments will meet your full range of global...

Pilot Air Freight. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Pilot Air Freight is a full-service, global transportation and logistics company headquartered in Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with 65 offices throughout the U.S. Pilot prides itself on keeping abreast of technology and innovation to...

BAX Global. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... BAX Global is a $1.8 billion company offering a full suite of transportation and logistics services worldwide. With 500 offices in 123 countries, BAX specializes in delivering supply chain solutions for the world's largest companies. In North...

Roadway. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Roadway's private Web site, my.roadway.com, is an essential component of the Company's e-commerce strategy-to combine the use, flexability and speed of the Internet with the power of Roadway's information systems. My.roadway.com provides...

ANZDL. (Product Spotlights).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... ANZDL, one of the leading ocean carriers servicing North America, Australia and New Zealand, offers the best rated customer service and e-commerce solutions in the trade. ANZDL's containerships call at a variety of West Coast ports, including...

San Antonio International Airport. (Product Spotlights).(advertisement)
September 1, 2002... SAT, a U.S. Paint 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...

Port Freeport. (Product Spotlights).(advertisement)
September 1, 2002... Port Freeport offers three important advantages: Easy Access -Transportation via highway, railroad, Intercoastal Canal, and our 400-foot-wide, 45-foot-deep channel that is just three miles from open water. Space to Grow -7,500 acres available...

A.N. Deringer, Inc. (Product Spotlights).(advertisement)
September 1, 2002... 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...

United Cargo. (Product Spotlights).(advertisement)
September 1, 2002... United Cargo's web site makes it easy for customers to do business with United. The site is divided into five sections: My Cargo, Utilities, Shipping Guides, Services, and Company Information. Many of these features can be accessed from the...

Port of Baltimore. (Product Spotlights).(advertisement)
September 1, 2002... With exceptional services and support, the Port of Baltimore is set to handle the various needs of shippers and customers worldwide. The Port of Baltimore's highly skilled labor force moves container, Roll-no/Roll-off (Ro/Ro), automobile,...

Yang Ming Line (YML). (Product Spotlights).(advertisement)
September 1, 2002... 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, folly integrated global network. Whether cargo is containerized, oversized or...

COSCO. (Product Spotlights).(advertisement)
September 1, 2002... COSCO capacity on owned and leased containers totals nearly 425,000 TEUS. Cargo handling capabilities include 20-ft. and 40-ft. dry containers, refrigerated containers, flat racks, open tops, high cubes and other specialized equipment. COSCO...

Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM). (Product Spotlights).(advertisement)
September 1, 2002... 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 bunk on-line and access freight rates. Our...

Aeromexpress Cargo: your cargo when and where you need it. (Product Spotlights).(advertisement)
September 1, 2002... Aeromexpress' main premise has always been to offer customers the best available solution for their air cargo transportation needs. The biggest Mexican carrier, combines more than 194 aircraft that deliver through more than 586 daily flights to...

Calendar of events.
September 1, 2002... 2002 Events SEPTEMBER 8-11: Information Technology Advancement Committee; Disney's Coronado Springs Hotel, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. CONTACT: Ellie Gilanshah, (703) 524-5011. E-Mail: gilanshah@nitl.org. (www.nitl.org). 9-10:...

The maquila malaise. (Fair Trader).(offshore assembly industry)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
September 1, 2002... The big news in the maquiladora industry these days is the downturn in business. Maquilas, or manufacturing plants gathered along Mexico's northern border, provide low cost production for many American firms. In the past few years, though, U.S....