Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) articles from December 2005

Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) archives from December 2005

The visionary leader of CSCMP has retired.(Management UPDATE: AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2005... Maria A. McIntyre, executive vice president and chief operating officer, retired last month after four years as head of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), the leading educational and research organization in the...

The post-Katrina oil market is stabilizing.(Management UPDATE: AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2005... Generally adequate supplies and stable prices are driving this trend, says James Haughey, Reed Business Information director of economics, in the latest issue of Logistics Management's "Pricing Trends" e-newsletter. Despite this encouraging...

Maritime security is getting a bipartisan push on Capitol Hill.(Management UPDATE: AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2005... U.S. senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Susan M. Collins (R-Maine) last month rolled out S. 2008, the GreenLane Maritime Cargo Security Act. The bill zeroes in on federal programs that have recently come under fire. One provision would create...

Supply chain management makes the front page.(Management UPDATE: AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2005... A Page One story in The Boston Globe outlined Northeastern University's plan to offer supply chain management as a core career track in its MBA program. The article noted that the subject has become one of the hottest fields in American...

International shipping acquisitions take center stage.(Management UPDATE: AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2005... Last month, Deutsche Bahn AG (DB), the German railroad, bought global logistics provider BAX Global for roughly $1.1 billion. A few days later, DP World, Dubai's state-owned port operator, acquired U.K.-based Peninsular & Oriental Steam...

A new service from DHL competes with UPS on the international front.(Management UPDATE: AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2005... DHL Danzas Air & Ocean last month launched Consolidated Distribution Service, a "virtual warehouse" for imports from Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The new service is designed for high-volume importers with multiple delivery points....

West Coast ports were clear by Christmas, but railroads were a different story.(Management UPDATE: AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2005... West Coast ports were clear by Christmas, but railroads were a different story. Container throughput at the ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma, and Seattle was humming right along in November, but railroad congestion delayed cargo...

Disappointed by high RFID-label failure rates?(Management UPDATE: AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2005... Failure rates of 10 to 40 percent have been widely reported. Now Omron, a developer of automation and electronic components, and partner R and V Group, a label converter, say they have the solution--and are willing to put their money where...

They're already coming, so the Alabama State Port Authority is building it.(Management UPDATE: AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2005... "It" is the Mobile Container Terminal, slated to open in 2007 with a capacity of 350,000 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units).West Coast port congestion and growing import volumes have prompted many shippers to switch to U.S. East and Gulf Coast...

Air cargo wholesaler Kitty Hawk is spreading its wings, so to speak.(Management UPDATE: AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2005... Air cargo wholesaler Kitty Hawk is spreading its wings, so to speak, with plans to expand its new ground transportation network to 46 cities. In October, the carrier made the move from pure air carrier to multimodal service provider when it...

Not just for small shipments anymore.(Management UPDATE: AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2005... NASSTRAC, an association providing educational, networking, and advocacy services for parcel and LTL shippers, has broadened its scope to include all transportation modes as well as global logistics and supply chain management. Executive...

Time for a deep breath: take the quiz.(VIEWPOINT)
December 1, 2005... WE KNOW HOW BUSY YOU'VE BEEN in 2005--searching for capacity, staying on top of expanding import operations, improving supply chain security, and of course, justifying spikes in your freight budget to your CFO. Well, I have news for you: It's...

Ready to take the quiz? How much do you know about the logistics game? Match wits with the leading logistics minds in the U.S. and find out.
December 1, 2005... Remember the old "College Bowl" and "It's Academic" game shows on TV? They pitted the smartest kids in school against teams from other high schools, colleges, and universities. Students were quizzed on a wide range of academic subjects, and the...

Air services.(Cover Story)
December 1, 2005... 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 ...

Motor carriers.
December 1, 2005... 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, 2005... Intermodal service companies are listed alphabetically in this section. Alliance Shippers, Inc 15515 South 70th Court Orland Park, IL 60462 (708)802-7000 (800)883-7447 Fax: (708)802-5253 Web: www.alliance.com...

Maritime services.
December 1, 2005... This section contains information on ocean shipping service providers serving North America. Alianca Navegacao E Logistica Ltda. North America 465 South Street Morristown, NJ 07960 (973)775-5600 Fax:...

Major North American Ports.
December 1, 2005... Included in this section are state-by-state listings of the major ports and port authorities in North America. U.S.A Alaska Port of Cordova PO Box 1210 Cordova, Alaska 99574 (907)424-6400 Fax: (907)424-6446 ...

Third-party services.
December 1, 2005... This section includes asset-based and non-asset-based third-party logistics service providers. A. Anastasio & Sons Trucking Co., Inc. 80 Middletown Avenue New Haven, CT 06513 (203)787-5746 Fax: (203)782-9354 ...

Logistics technology.
December 1, 2005... The following companies offer software or services designed specifically for logistics applications. Access Commerce 1419 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 (847)236-9061 Fax: (847)236-9124 Web:...

Industry organizations.
December 1, 2005... This section lists organizations and associations of interest to logistics professionals. AIM Global 125 Warrendale-Bayne Rd. Warrendale, PA 15086 (724)934-4470 Fax: (724)934-4495 Web: www.aimglobal.org Email: info@aimglobal.org Dan...

Logistics Management [R]: company profiles.(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... 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....

Crowley. The most recognized name in the Caribbean and Latin America.(COMPANY Profiles)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Sure, we've made a name for ourselves providing logistics and transportation services between the U.S., the Caribbean and Latin America. But lately we've been recognized for our superior services by some bigger names, like Sears, Ford, Campbell...

EGL Eagle Global Logistics.(COMPANY Profiles)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... EGL Eagle Global Logistics is recognized as a leading provider of global supply chain solutions, proficient in transportation services, logistics management and information technology. These core competencies enable EGL to align its service...

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A.--the industry leader.(COMPANY Profiles)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), headquartered in Irvine, Calif., is the number one selling lift truck supplier in the United States. Toyota began its U.S. lift-truck operations in 1967 and now is recognized as the largest...

CRST family of companies: CRST's family of companies is back by a 50-year reputation for reliability and outstanding customer service. We have the capacity, experience and expertise to meet your most demanding transportation challenges.(COMPANY Profiles)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... CRST International, led by President and CEO John Smith, encompasses a family of companies to meet every shipping need. Each CRST company is a frontrunner in its respective marketing niche. CRST Van Expedited is the largest team driver...

TNT company profiles.(COMPANY Profiles)(Company Profile)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... TNT Logistics North America is the largest business unit of TNT Logistics, a leading global logistics company. TNT designs, implements and operates complex supply chain solutions on a national, regional or global scale for medium to large...

Propak[TM] logistics.(COMPANY Profiles)
December 1, 2005... YOUR WORLD IS IN CONSTANT MOTION. STAY UP TO SPEED WITH PROPAK, The demands of the supply chain never stop. With Propak, they never have to. Propak is a progressive, proactive, single-source supply chain solutions company. Whenever,...

The power of OD your one source.(COMPANY Profiles)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... OD * DOMESTIC OD * EXPEDITED OD * GLOBAL OD * TECHNOLOGY What is the POWER of OD? We are your ONE source for transportation solutions. Whatever your needs are, OD has the power to handle them-with flexibility, stability and a...

Team[R] Worldwide not your average freight forwarder.(COMPANY Profiles)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Comprised of the Operating companies of: * TEAM[R] Air Express, Inc. * Domestic Air * Import Air * Export Air * Domestic and Intl Air Charter * Domestic and Intl Warehousing, Distribution, and Order Fulfillment * TEAM[R]...

Crown.(COMPANY Profiles)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... A family-owned, privately held company, Crown Equipment Corporation is the sixth largest industrial lift truck company in the world and the number one brand of electric lift trucks in the United States. Crown's products are recognized...

Hyundai Merchant Marine.(COMPANY Profiles)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Thinking globally, acting locally. Hyundai Merchant Marine knows where it wants to go... to the top. HMM established its subsidiary in North America, Hyundai Merchant Marine America in 1983, building a cohesive team of associates who work...

UPS supply chain solutions: streamlining your supply chain, synchronizing your commerce.(COMPANY Profiles)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Dedicated to enhancing your business performance, UPS Supply Chain Solutions[SM] is your single-source provider for supply chain design and planning, logistics and distribution, transportation and freight services, and international trade...

It's more than freight. It's your business.(COMPANY Profiles)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... When ABF handles freight, we do it ever mindful of the people the freight represents. After all, it's far more than freight to them. It's their business. And they depend on us to help their businesses grow and prosper. It's a legacy built...

The power to deliver results.(COMPANY Profiles)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com) is a global leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical...

Embracing technology for better customer service.(COMPANY Profiles)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... In less than two hours Lansdale can turn an e-order for paper rolls into a 40,000 lb. just-in-time delivery. Impossibly tight deadlines... "Just-in-Time" contract penalties... complex fulfillment requirements... Lansdale Warehouse solves these...

FCStone introduces Fuel Surcharge Management program to help companies control volatile shipping costs.(COMPANY Profiles)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... FCStone Group, Inc. has launched a new Fuel Surcharge Management program, administered by an experienced group of financial analysts and risk management consultants who are trained to assess the business variables related to shipping and...