Traffic World articles from May 2003

Traffic World archives from May 2003

Coming attractions. .(Editorial)(Calendar)
May 26, 2003... Let's start where I left off last week, giving you a preview of coming attractions for this summer and fall. A year ago I announced a new conference venture for Traffic World: holding roundtable discussions with top logistics and...

Shippers in disarray: NIT league, NASSTRAC struggle to fill voids left by long-departed executives. (Up Front).
May 26, 2003... The nation's two major shipper groups, the National Industrial Transportation League and the National Small Shipments Traffic Conference, are struggling in attempts to fill their vacant executive director positions. One wouldn't think it...

Air bills flying: air security act changes, FAA reauthorization bill moving to avoid collision with $247 billion SAFETEA. (Washington).
May 26, 2003... The Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill is moving through Congress. The House Aviation Subcommittee approved the Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act on May 14, following the lead of the Senate Commerce Committee, which...

Leaner machines: driving toward build-to-order model, auto industry supplier Metaldyne to test new solution from QAD. (Logistics).
May 26, 2003... This summer the $1.5 billion automotive industry supplier Metaldyne will beta test new Kanban functionality from enterprise solutions vendor QAD Inc. The Kanban production method was developed by Toyota more than 20 years ago. The Kanban is a...

Look out: International trade community should brace for new, potentially disruptive Customs' regs.
May 26, 2003... After causing a stir with "straw A man" proposals released in January, the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection is expected to publish new proposals in June for regulations to implement the Trade Act of 2002. A final rule is due by...

Service shortfalls: retailers need better service, more choices from package carriers to support online sales. (Logistics).
May 26, 2003... Domestic small package carriers need to address service shortfalls or be left behind in the e-business market, warns Stu Slifkin, director of transportation, Tiffany & Co. Slifkin was a member of the transportation trends panel at the...

Health and beauty products. (Briefs).(pH Beauty Labs L.L.C. contracts 3PL Weber Distribution )(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Health and beauty products manufacturer pH Beauty Labs LLC has contracted with 3PL Weber Distribution to assist with the distribution of its product line to major drug and retail chains including Target, Wal-Mart, Kmart, CVS, Walgreen's,...

Paper and coating technology. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Paper and coating technology company Appleton, based in Appleton, Wis., has introduced a line of labels that enables companies to authenticate barcodes and print on-demand security labels. Criminals replicate barcode labels as a way to get...

Teach or get taught. (Commentary).(Editorial)
May 26, 2003... A couple of months ago I attended Yellow Freight's Transformation Conference. What an extraordinary educational experience. Walking in the hallways between sessions, I met a customer who is very professional and has an impressive list of...

One strong chain: organizations looking to set standards to bolster global supply-chain security. (Technology).
May 26, 2003... Several initiatives are under way to improve security practices and processes in global supply chains. The Geneva-based International Organization for Standardization is partnering with the Strategic Council on Security Technology on...

Movinq on: International Warehouse Logistics Association to change name to Association for Logistics Outsourcing. (Distribution).
May 26, 2003... What's in a name? More than meets the eye, apparently. The International Warehouse Logistics Association is changing its name -- and its focus -- to the Association for Logistics Outsourcing. "Our vision is to become the world's leading...

Breaking global barriers: with the help of technology and third-party services, smaller shipper are cracking international markets. (Shipper Solutions: Becoming a Global Shipper).
May 26, 2003... The U.S. economy seems stuck in low gear, the terrorist alert level keeps oscillating between yellow and orange and SARS has shaken supply chains around the world. What a great time to become a global shipper. No, we're not kidding....

Licensed to file: new Census regulations target negligent exporters with fines, require licensed filers. (Shipper Solutions: Becoming a Global Shipper).
May 26, 2003... Of filing export information is one of those irksome tasks that have fallen way down on your priority list, it may be time to give it a second thought. The U.S. Census Bureau is about to make it tougher for negligent exporters, with new...

Still waiting: big three LTL carriers take cautious road in planning for national economy 'bump-up'. (Trucking).
May 26, 2003... When the economic recovery finally comes, truckers will see it first. And right now the major long-haul LTL carrier executives say they haven't seen anything significant yet. "It's like the movie 'Groundhog Day" Yellow Corp. President,...

Truck engine summit set: new federal pollution rules, new fuels will be on table at June 10 meeting.(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Major motor carriers and CEOs of top truck and diesel engine companies are meeting in Phoenix on June 10 to discuss tough new federal truck engine air pollution regulations and their effect on the trucking industry and the American economy....

New Penn Motor Express. (Briefs).(award from WPG Shippers Association)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... New Penn Motor Express, the Northeast regional Unit of Roadway Corp., says it delivered thousands of shipments 100 percent on-time to receive the 2002 LTL carrier award from the WPG Shippers Association. New Penn provides pool distribution...

Saia, the Duluth. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Saia, the Duluth, Ga.-based regional carrier, is adding two terminals in Colorado -- in Grand Junction and Pueblo. Along with Saia's existing Denver terminal, the company says it will cover all direct points throughout the state, according to...

Landstar System has been authorized by its board to repurchase up to 1 million shares of its common stock. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Jacksonville, Fla.-based Landstar System has been authorized by its board to repurchase up to 1 million shares of its common stock. This new share purchase authorization, along with the 285,270 shares remaining to be bought under a previous...

Wiseway Furniture Transportation. (Briefs).(has expanded to northern and central Illinois and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Wiseway Furniture Transportation, Hudson, Wis., has expanded to northern and central Illinois as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Wiseway now offers specialized furniture transportation -- including truckload and partial load -- to...

Roadway Express. (Briefs).(received ISO 9001 certification)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Roadway Express and its Canadian subsidiary, Reimer Express Lines Ltd., have received systemwide ISO 9001 certification. The certification covers Roadway's systemwide management and transport of customer goods from pickup to delivery.

National tank truck carriers. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... National Tank Truck Carriers, the trade association of the bulk carrier sector of the trucking industry, has released "Guidelines For Complying With DOT'S Security Regulations" in the public section of its website. Both the "Guidelines" and...

Overnite Transportation Co. (Briefs).(annoucnes new schedules)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Overnite Transportation Co., Richmond, Va., the nation's fifth-largest stand-alone LTL carrier and biggest nonunion LTL carrier, has sliced transit times across the nation from Shreveport, La. The new schedules, now in effect, bring all of...

Judge extends DHL case: UPS and FedEx win 2-month delay in deadline for citizenship decision. (Air & Express).
May 26, 2003... The Department of Transportation administrative law judge in charge of reviewing the corporate citizenship of DHL Airways has scheduled a second prehearing conference to lay out the case. Judge Ronnie Yoder set a new, longer timeline for the...

OAG launches cargo unit: air industry data supplier's new division to provide real-time Internet-based products.
May 26, 2003... Longtime air industry data supplier OAG is branching into the cargo arena with the creation of OAG Cargo. The new Chicago-based division consists of a group of logistics professionals working on Internet-based products for the air, truck,...

Rail friendly: New Orleans' port, railroad hoping to decongest by replacing drays with steel-wheel shuttle. (Rail & Intermodal).
May 26, 2003... The Port of New Orleans and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad plan to turn an empty intermodal ramp into the anchor for a new rail shuttle service that will carry containers and trailers between the port and Class 1 intermodal ramps. ...

Vulnerable port money: senator protests possible diversion of Operation Safe Commerce funding.(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has taken issue with the handling of the purse strings associated with a security initiative that she created last year. On May 13, Adm. James Loy, chief of the Transportation Security Administration, said the...

One-man team: STB Chairman Roger Nober makes case to Congress for prospects of one-man board. (Rail & Intermodal).
May 26, 2003... With the departure of Surface Transportation Board Commissioner Linda Morgan May 15, STB Chairman Roger Nober now sits alone on the board. On May 20, at his first appearance before Congress as head of the board, he explained to lawmakers that...

Window on shipments: customs to begin training on 5-year program to revamp ACE with internet portal this summer. (Maritime).
May 26, 2003... The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection soon will deliver an Internet portal that gives companies a real-time window on the status of their international shipments. From its side of the window the agency will use the portal to improve its...

Pfastship Worldwide Logistics Inc. (People Watch).(Chris Parise reelected chairman of company's End User Advisory Board)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Pfastship Worldwide Logistics Inc. announced that Chris Parise, I.S. manager for Harley-Davidson Motor Co., was reelected chairman of its End User Advisory Board.

Watkins Motor Lines Inc. (People Watch).(announced a variety of promotions and new hires)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Watkins Motor Lines Inc. announced the following promotions and new hires: James Uptain, account executive, Dallas; James Ackerson, account executive, Parsippany, N.J.; Thomas P. Sheahan, terminal manager, Toronto; Aaron Davis, terminal...

HighJump Software. (People Watch).(Daniel Mayleben appointed chief financial officer and Jay Coughlan appointed to board of directors)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... HighJump Software announced the appointments of Daniel Mayleben as chief financial officer and Jay Coughlan to its board of directors.

TNT International Express. (People Watch).(appointed Peter Reed vice president of sales and marketing)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... TNT International Express, the express arm of TNT Post Group, appointed Peter Reed vice president of sales and marketing to direct the company's U.S. sales expansion.

Global Transportation Solutions. (People Watch).(appointed Thomas Butler vice president of sales and marketing and Meghan Barter product manager)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Global Transportation Solutions named Thomas Butler vice president of sales and marketing, and Meghan Barter product manager.

Exel. (People Watch).(Michael Steen joined company senior vice president of sales and marketing for technology and global freight management in the Americas)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Exel announced that Michael Steen has joined as senior vice president of sales and marketing for technology and global freight management in the Americas.

Triumph Leasing Corp. (People Watch).(Kristen Carroll and Tim Betts join sales team as account representatives)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Triumph Leasing Corp. announced that Kristen Carroll and Tim Betts have joined the sales team as account representatives, based in Littleton, Maine. Carroll will focus on the territory consisting of Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire, and Betts...

Knichel Logistics. (People Watch).(William "Bill" Knichel, president and founder, announced company's grand opening)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... William "Bill" Knichel, president and founder of Knichel Logistics, announced its grand opening. KL offers services in intermodal, stacktrain, over-the-road trucking, LTL, running reefer, trailer-container leasing and consulting.

DHL Airways Inc. (People Watch).(Raymond J. Lutz appointed vice president of business development and strategic planning)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... DHL Airways Inc. announced that Raymond J. Lutz has joined the company as vice president of business development and strategic planning.

Freightliner LLC. (People Watch).(Jerome Gillen appointed general manager of new product development)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Freightliner LLC named Jerome Gillen to the position of general manager of new product development.

Yellow Corp. (People Watch).(promoted Phil Gaines to vice president-corporate controller and chief accounting officer)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Yellow Corp. announced the promotion of Phil Gaines to vice president-corporate controller and chief accounting officer.

Dayton Freight Lines Inc. (People Watch).(appointed Dan Ninefeldt sales representative and Jeffrey Staley linehaul coordinator in central dispatch)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Dayton Freight Lines Inc. named Dan Ninefeldt sales representatives, Minneapolis, and Jeffrey Staley linehaul coordinator in central dispatch, Dayton, Ohio.

Arpin International Group. (People Watch).(Kelly O'Shea Swanson appointed)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Arpin International Group appointed Kelly O'Shea Swanson president.

CSX Corp. (People Watch).(Oscar Munoz appointed executive vp, CFO)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... CSX Corp. named Oscar Munoz to the positions of executive vice president and chief financial officer. Munoz succeeds Paul R. Goodwin, who retired after 38 years with the company.

Matson Navigation Co. Inc. (People Watch).(Ronald J. Forest promoted)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Matson Navigation Co. Inc. promoted Ronald J. Forest to senior vice president.

SJ Consulting Group Inc. (People Watch).(Mike Behnke appointed)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Mike Behnke has joined SJ Consulting Group Inc. and will be responsible for supply chain and logistics, and lead the marketing and sales of Global Trade Database in the North American market.

LOG-NET Inc. (People Watch).(John Painter, Jason Evanchik promoted)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... LOG-NET Inc. promoted John Painter to senior director of sales and Jason Evanchik to director of sales, eastern region. Evanchik will be responsible for sales from New York to the Florida Gulf Coast region.

Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg. (People Watch).(Jo Bronson Harris promoted)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg promoted Jo Bronson Harris to vice president of customs and international trade.

Pittsburgh Logistics Systems Inc. (People Watch).(Jacque Morrow appointed)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Jacque Morrow has joined Pittsburgh Logistics Systems Inc. as manager of business development.

Aerospace Industries Association. (People Watch).(Michael Romanowski, Remy Nathan appointed)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... The Aerospace Industries Association named Dr. Michael Romanowski to the position of assistant vice president of civil aviation, and Remy Nathan to director of international affairs.

The Holland Group Inc. (People Watch).(Jeffrey A. Talaga appointed Holland China managing director)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... The Holland Group Inc. named Jeffrey A. Talaga to the newly created position of managing director for Holland China, based in Beijing. Talaga also will serve as the company's liaison with the Corpco Group, its long-standing partner in China.

Xenophon Strategies. (People Watch).(Edward Melis appointed)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Senior vice president for legislative and international affairs Edward Melis has left the Air Transport Association to be a senior counselor at Xenophon Strategies, a Washington-based public affairs firm.

Federal Aviation Administration. (People Watch).(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... The Federal Aviation Administration named Louise E. Maillett senior counsel to the administrator. David B. "Bruce" Johnson was named director of air traffic service and Linda M. Schuessler was named deputy director.

MOL (America) Inc. (People Watch).(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... MOL (America) Inc. has named Julio De La Lastra president and chief operating office of a new shipping agency in Panama, MOL (Panama).

RedPrairie Corp. (People Watch).(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Tim Conroy joined RedPrairie Corp. as warehouse manager sales group leader for the western portion of North America.

Transportation Sales & Marketing Association. (People Watch).(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... The Transportation Sales & Marketing Association elected Ken Manning, president of the Transportation Costing Group Inc. and Mark Shoup, vice president of international sales for TST Overland Express, as new members of its board of directors....

DOE diesel price index. (Update).(Brief Article)(Illustration)
May 26, 2003... DOE Diesel Price Index (cents per gallon) National Average - 144.3 May 19, 2003 REGION 1 147.7 REGION 2 143.4 REGION 3 137.5 REGION 4 148.3 REGION 5 * 148.4 Regional Prices...

Weekly traffic of major U.S. railroads. (Update).(Illustration)
May 26, 2003... Weekly Traffic of Major U.S. Railroads for the week ending May 10, 2003 Traffic Originated Week 19 Ending May 10, 2003 ...

Calendar.(Calendar)
May 26, 2003... MAY 24-30. 23rd IAPH World Ports Conference (International Association of Ports and Harbours). Durban, South Africa. +27 (0) 31 203 9800 or www.iaph2003.co.za. 27. Container Inspector's Examination (Institute of International...

Concealed damage. (Q&A).
May 26, 2003... Q: We are a freight forwarder distributing copiers and supplies throughout the Midwest for our customer. These copiers and supplies originally are brought in from overseas and, to my knowledge, are not repackaged in the United States. The...

When cows fly. (The Back Page).(cows shipped to China on China Southern Airlines )(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... More than 800 Holstein-Friesian cows have flown on China Southern Airlines cargo planes from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to new homes in China. Four 747-400s full of cows flew nonstop, two to Zhengzhou and two to...

Value-added. (The Back Page).(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... For a brief period recently, a computer glitch" gave away tickets on American Airlines for a $0 fare plus only the cost of taxes and fees. But the financially strapped airline canceled the sales and told travel agents to rebook passengers at...

Punchy. (The Back Page).(International Brotherhood of Teamsters to affiliate the Joint Association of Boxers)(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... From a press release: "The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced today that it has begun the process of affiliating the Joint Association of Boxers, the first union of professional fighters We thought the Teamsters themselves had...

Important message. (The Back Page).(Brief Article)
May 26, 2003... Full text of an e-mail the Transportation Security Administration sent last week to subscribers to its press list: "test. It's good for testing. It looks ok. Weekend was raining. It's good rain this year. So we will not get any drought...

Let's meet. (Editorial).(upcoming transportation conference )(Editorial)
May 19, 2003... It's time for my movie trailer of just a few of the coming attractions for the rest of the year. I hope I will see you at Hilton Head Island, S.C., next month for the Transportation Marketing & Communications Association's Annual...

A 'solid' first step: DOT unveils 6-year, $247 billion 'SAFETEA' highway bill as 'blueprint' for investment. (Up Front).
May 19, 2003... If it makes it through Congress, the Bush Administration's six-year $247 billion surface transportation highway reauthorization proposal--the Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2003, or "SAFETEA" - would be...

Will pay for speed: NPTC chief says top trucking fleets should reconsider oppositon to fuel-tax increases. (Washington).
May 19, 2003... The nation's top advocate for private truck fleets says the industry should explore ways in which the nation's safest truck operators could enjoy preferential treatment on congested highways in exchange for slightly higher operating costs....

New transport caucus: House members form group to focus on roles of freight, business in moving goods. (Washington).
May 19, 2003... Seeking to bring freight to the forefront of the TEA-21 reauthorization debate, a group of U.S. House members have formed the Goods Movement Caucus. Led by Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald, D-Calif., and Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., the...

Growing pains: double-digit growth not easy but GEN3's Treacy says companies don't have to wait for boom times to try. (Logistics).
May 19, 2003... Anemic economies beget anemic growth rates, so companies have no choice but to batten down the hatches and wait for the sun to come out. That may be the accepted wisdom but it is misguided, according to management guru Michael Treacy....

Keeping score: experts suggest ways to measure performance, including knowing what to measure. (Logistics).
May 19, 2003... Tire manufacturer Michelin uses green, amber and red color codes to track the performance of its 3PL partner; fruit juice company Welch's encourages managers to meet performance targets by tying bonuses to supply-chain performance. There are...

Rank Hovis Ltd. (Briefs).(Exel signs five-year deal)(Brief Article)
May 19, 2003... Exel signed a five-year contract to be the lead U.K. logistics manager for Rank Hovis Ltd, a British flour manufacturer. The $24.2 million contract strengthens Exel's leadership position in the bulk and packaged logistics marketplace, the...

Detached view: wireless communications technology isn't really cutting edge but it's giving an edge in logistics and transportation. (Technology Report: Wireless Communications).
May 19, 2003... When Martha Stewart gives her opinion on wireless, you know it's become a mainstream technology. For the record, Martha recently told Time magazine she thinks wireless communications technology is the best thing since, well, sliced bread. ...

Wants and needs. (Career Advancement).(logistics surveys)
May 19, 2003... What do companies want in a logistician? Have those needs and wants changed in the past few years? Yes and no, said Lynn Failing, vice president of Asheville, N.C. executive search firm Kimmel & Associates. Failing recently spoke at a...

Black and white: Black & Decker uses Manugistics software to shorten procurement process for trucking in U.S., Europe. (Technology).
May 19, 2003... Arranging annual carrier contracts used to take "several hundred hours to complete," but now the process is substantially faster for Global manufacturer Black & Decker Corp. The company is using Manugistics Group's Global Logistics Sourcing...

Best Transport. (Briefs).(installs IntelliRoute software )(Brief Article)
May 19, 2003... Application service provider Best Transport installed Rand McNally's Transportation Data Management subsidiary's IntelliRoute software. Best focuses on providing solutions to metals and lumber industry transportation companies. The company is...

Publix Super Markets. (Briefs).(plans to use Elogex OneNetwork)(Brief Article)
May 19, 2003... Publix Super Markets will use the Elogex OneNetwork for load tendering, Internet appointment scheduling, freight procurement and payment, improving moves and inbound visibility. Publix, the largest employee-owned supermarket chain in the...

V3 Systems. (Briefs).(launches new version of supply-chain execution software )(Brief Article)
May 19, 2003... V3 Systems released version 4.7 of its supply-chain execution software. The latest version has improved levels of customer control, adaptability and scalability at lower cost for third-party logistics providers and manufacturers. Version 4.7...

Geac. (Briefs).(U.K. division unveils Geac System21 Aurora)(Brief Article)
May 19, 2003... The U.K. division of Geac launched Geac System21 Aurora. The software for midsize enterprises combines enterprise resource planning functionality with process management capabilities. The software is particularly geared for food and beverage,...

Canadian Pacific Railway. (Briefs).(installs automotive rail yard technology)(Brief Article)
May 19, 2003... Canadian Pacific Railway completed the installation of its automotive rail yard technology at several sites. Work began last October at Agincourt in Toronto, Ontario, followed by installations in Calgary, Montreal, Regina and Minneapolis....

Omegatrend. (Briefs).(plans to use Intentia International AB's multilingual software)(Brief Article)
May 19, 2003... Omegatrend, a Perth, Australia-based direct-selling organization, will use Intentia International AB's Movex solution to manage its global supply chain. The multilingual software will enable Omegatrend's members to place product orders via...

Jevic Transportation. (Briefs).(unveils driver identification system )(Brief Article)
May 19, 2003... Delanco, N.J-based Jevic Transportation announced a new driver identification system for shippers and receivers using the carrier. At the center of the new system is a redesigned driver identification badge that includes a picture of the...

Ryder System. (Briefs).(signs three-year deal with Affiliated Computer Services )(Brief Article)
May 19, 2003... Ryder System signed a three-year contract to use Affiliated Computer Services to support its call center operations at the Ryder Customer Response Center facilities in Lexington, Kentucky and Salt Lake City, Utah. RCRC provides 24 hours a...

General Nutrition Companies. (Briefs).(plans to use RedPrarie Corp. software)(Brief Article)
May 19, 2003... General Nutrition Companies, nutritional supplements provider, will use DigitaLogistix software from RedPrairie Corp. to improve efficiency, customer service, and overall operations. The company had scalability issues with its DOS-based...

Chain reaction: supply-chain technology manages change. (Special Advertising Section).
May 19, 2003... Software that plays a key role in managing complex, global supply chains is helping companies to stay competitive in a highly changeable business environment. The supply-chain management software market has two main components, explains...

Flawed brilliance: generous trucking magnate Leonard H. Tose battled addictions in 'excessive' 88-year life. (Trucking).(Obituary)
May 19, 2003... Leonard H. Tose, who parlayed a multi-million-dollar trucking empire into ownership of the Philadelphia Eagles football team, died last month at 88. A life was never lived more fully. "He's the end of an era in both our industry and in...

Peninsula Truck Lines. (Briefs).(new services )(Brief Article)
May 19, 2003... Privately held Peninsula Truck Lines, Auburn, Wash., has begun offering two guaranteed services as part of its overnight and second-day LTL services. The two guaranteed services--Guaranteed by 9 a.m. and Guaranteed by Noon--will provide...