Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) articles from November 2006

Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) archives from November 2006

A Gentleman of Principles.(Company overview)
November 1, 2006... By Michael A. Levans, Chief Editor John A. Gentle, the 2006 NITL Executive of the Year, is a logistics sage who worked tirelessly to make Owens Corning the shipper of choice for its carriers. Now he's ready to share his guiding principles...

Price Trends.
November 1, 2006... By Elizabeth Baatz Pricing Across the Transportation Modes Trucking Elizabeth Baatz Shippers who relied on LTL trucking service caught a break in September as average prices reported by long-distance carriers fell 0.7% from...

Shifting the supply chain to navigate China"s new economy.
November 1, 2006... By Patrick M. Byrne China is reinventing itself faster than any country. At a blistering pace, the country is working to expand an already vast manufacturing base, elevate the buying power of its 1.3 billion consumers, and develop...

5 steps to trade compliance.
November 1, 2006... By Misty Rutter U.S. Customs and Border Protection's best-practices guidelines show the way to a successful trade-compliance program. Here's how to apply them in your company. Operating in the international marketplace has become a...

Where"s the ROI?
November 1, 2006... By Bridget McCrea, Contributing Editor The buzz about mandates has cooled and adoption rates have slowed as shippers question RFID's cost/benefit equation. But some are finding that the technology offers substantial benefits in unexpected...

STB proposes major changes in railroads' fuel surcharges.
November 1, 2006... By Jeff Berman, Senior Editor Shipper-friendly rules aim to provide transparency, prevent overcharging WASHINGTON--Shippers may finally receive some much-needed assistance if the Surface Transportation Board (STB) adopts proposed...

Shippers say C-TPAT is cumbersome but worth improving.
November 1, 2006... By John D. Schulz WASHINGTON--Here's a disconnect for you: Shippers who participate in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), the government's expedited cross-border shipping program, think it's bureaucratic and...

Panama Canal expansion to reduce congestion, boost capacity.
November 1, 2006... By Jeff Berman PANAMA CITY, Panama--Nearly 80 percent of voters in a national referendum held in Panama last month voted in favor of expanding the Panama Canal. When completed, the construction project will double the capacity of the...

When carriers expand, shippers can win on pricing.
November 1, 2006... By Ray Bohman Many motor carriers today are developing new business opportunities in two ways: either by acquiring other carriers, or by expanding their territorial coverage or service offerings on their own. Any carriers that are...

Coming to terms with fuel surcharges.
November 1, 2006... By John D. Schulz, Contributing Editor Why are fuel surcharges so high? How can I keep costs under control? Here's everything you need to know about fuel surcharges but didn't know who to ask. Fuel surcharges first appeared on the...

Management Update.
November 1, 2006... By Staff An Executive Summary of Industry News Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The 2006 Logistics Management quiz is coming! While readers desperately seek capacity and fervently justify spikes in their freight budgets, LM will offer them a fun...

Gentle"s sage advice.
November 1, 2006... By Michael A. Levans, Chief Editor The November issue is my favorite on our editorial calendar. In preparation for this month, I get a chance to spend time in thoughtful conversation with the year's McCullough Award winner, the individual...

How does your warehouse stack up?
November 1, 2006... By Maida Napolitano Our first annual survey of warehousing and distribution-center practices reveals that this industry is undergoing dynamic changes. Much is expected from today's warehouse managers. Many have to ship orders within...

Europe"s airports get set for growth.(Company overview)
November 1, 2006... By Dagmar Trepins Europe's economic recovery may still be fragile, but air cargo traffic continues its steady growth. Airports across Europe are expanding their cargo-handling capabilities to keep pace. The European air cargo industry...

High-flying airlines invest for the future.
November 1, 2006... By Karen E. Thuermer A strong outlook for cargo growth has airlines worldwide investing in more aircraft, building new cargo-handling facilities, and expanding service to global trade hot spots. For an industry that is pro-cyclical,...