Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) articles from December 2003

Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) archives from December 2003

Express and parcel carriers are imposing more accessorial charges as they get a better fix on their operating costs.(Management update: an executive summary of industry news)
December 1, 2003... Express and parcel carriers are imposing more accessorial charges as they get a better fix on their operating costs. Now that their drivers are using data-capture technology to record delivery details, carriers have a more accurate picture of...

The California state agency charged with workplace safety wants advice from industry on ergonomics.(Management update: an executive summary of industry news)
December 1, 2003... The California state agency charged with workplace safety wants advice from industry on ergonomics. California's Occupational Safety and Health Agency has asked the trade group Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) for help in drafting...

Importers are scrambling to comply with new regulations affecting imported foods.(Management update: an executive summary of industry news)
December 1, 2003... Importers are scrambling to comply with new regulations affecting imported foods. As of Dec. 12, most human and animal food imported for use or storage in the United States became subject to several new restrictions. According to a bulletin...

This is the season to give thanks to those who have made a difference.(Management update: an executive summary of industry news)
December 1, 2003... This is the season to give thanks to those who have made a difference--and that includes the many transportation and logistics professionals who have stepped in to help in an emergency. In times of disaster, logistics professionals work around...

The port of Shenzhen or Shanghai could surpass Hong Kong as China's leading gateway in the next five years.(Management update: an executive summary of industry news)
December 1, 2003... The port of Shenzhen or Shanghai could surpass Hong Kong as China's leading gateway in the next five years. Both mainland ports are expected to achieve higher annual growth rates than Hong Kong next year. According to Erik Christensen of Hong...

IBM is pumping up supply chain research by supporting the creation of research labs at several universities.(Management update: an executive summary of industry news)
December 1, 2003... IBM is pumping up supply chain research by supporting the creation of research labs at several universities. Earlier this year, Big Blue provided financial support, consulting services, and software, server, and storage technology to open a...

Sales for supply chain planning and collaboration software were strong this year despite a soft economy.(Management update: an executive summary of industry news)
December 1, 2003... Sales for supply chain planning and collaboration software were strong this year despite a soft economy. Research firm ARC Advisory Group is pegging sales for that market at $1.9 billion in 2003. Manufacturers accounted for 85 percent of that...

Dan Mullen takes over as the new president of AIM, the bar-code industry trade group.(Management update: an executive summary of industry news)
December 1, 2003... Dan Mullen takes over as the new president of AIM, the bar-code industry trade group. Mullen has worked for AIM for the past 10 years in a number of roles, most recently as its interim president. AIM is a global trade association that promotes...

The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is trying to loosen up a C-TPAT bottleneck.(Management update: an executive summary of industry news)
December 1, 2003... The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is trying to loosen up a C-TPAT bottleneck. Speaking at a meeting of the Council of Logistics Management's New England Roundtable, CBP Director of Field Operations Philip W. Spayd said that the...

A comprehensive training resource for private fleet managers is now available online.(Management update: an executive summary of industry news)
December 1, 2003... A comprehensive training resource for private fleet managers is now available online. The National Private Truck Council (NPTC) recently launched the "Fleet Learning Center" to provide managers with the opportunity to learn current industry...

Two major ocean carriers will change their names on New Year's Day.(Management update: an executive summary of industry news)
December 1, 2003... Two major ocean carriers will change their names on New Year's Day. Germany's Hamburg Sud will retire the Columbus Line and Crowley American Transport trade names effective January 1. Although those brands were well-known in their specific...

If you ship hazardous materials by ocean, be sure you're up to date on the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code.(Management update: an executive summary of industry news)
December 1, 2003... If you ship hazardous materials by ocean, be sure you're up to date on the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code, which becomes mandatory on January 1. Also effective that date is Amendment 31-02, which includes changes affecting...

Grading the resolutions.(Viewpoint)
December 1, 2003... IN THE JANUARY 2003 ISSUE OF Logistics Management we offered the New Year's resolutions for the logistics profession. Most such resolutions are made in earnest and then abandoned in haste. But let's do things right and grade how well we've done...

5 steps to selecting the right provider: follow these five steps and you'll be sure to make the right choice for your company.
December 1, 2003... During the last decade, companies have seen dramatic changes in the type and scope of logistics and supply chain services that are available to them. This has made the process of selecting transportation and logistics service providers more...

Air services.
December 1, 2003... This section contains information on the services offered by major domestic and international airlines, airfreight forwarders, and air couriers. A--Airline FF--Freight Forwarder IC--Integrated Carrier AC--Air Courier A.G.O....

Motor carriers.
December 1, 2003... North American motor carriers are listed alphabetically by company in this section. A. Anastasio & Sons Trucking Co., Inc. 80 Middletown Avenue New Haven, CT 06513 (203)787-5746 Fax: (203)782-9354 Web:...

Intermodal services.
December 1, 2003... Intermodal marketing companies are listed alphabetically in this section. Alliance Shippers, Inc 15515 South 70th Court Odand Park, IL 60462 (708)802-7000 (800)883-7447 Fax: (708)802-5253 Web: www.alliance.com...

Maritime services.
December 1, 2003... This section contains information on ocean shipping service providers serving the United States. ANZDL 401 E. Jackson St. Tampa, FL 33602 (800)322-2635 Web: www.anzdl.com APL 1111 Broadway Ave. Oakland, CA...

Major North American ports.
December 1, 2003... Included in this section are state-by-state listings of the major ports and port authorities in the United States and territories as well as major ports in Canada. Each listing includes the port's address, phone and fax numbers. U.S.A ...

Third-party services.
December 1, 2003... Managers today have a wide variety of options for outsourcing some or all of their logistics tasks. This section lists some of the third-party logistics providers. '501' Logistics PO Box 527 Forrest City, AR 72336-0527 ...

Logistics technology.
December 1, 2003... The following companies offer software or services designed specifically for logistics applications. Adonix 2200 Georgetowne Dr. Sewickley, PA 15143 (724)933-1377 Fax: (724)933-1379 Web: www.adonix.com Email:...

Industry organizations.
December 1, 2003... This section lists organizations and associations of interest to logistics professionals. Air Transport Association of America, Inc. 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20004 (202)626-4000 Fax: (202)626-4181 ...

Logistics company profiles.(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Welcome to Company Profiles, a special advertising section of Logistics Management's Buyers Guide. In the pages that follow, companies from throughout the logistics industry tell you more about themselves, their services, and their products....