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The Houston, Texas metropolitan area is in growth mode, both in terms of population growth and economic expansion. Despite a few 'tough years' attributed to weak oil prices, last year [...]

In March, Food Logistics was invited to present at the seventh annual Chapman Phytosanitary Irradiation Forum, held at Chapman University in Orange, California. The forum is organized in cooperation with [...]

According to global credit insurer Coface, the increased globalization of the world's economies contributed significantly to the shock of the two-year worldwide credit crisis--the worst in 60 years. The good [...]

Maybe some aren't so fabulous, but they're significant in their own right. This year's eclectic list of the people, places, and things that are shaping global trade has a fair [...]

Oil stays at the top of the list for U.S. imports this year while electrical machinery has moved ahead of vehicles as the leading U.S. export. Machinery of all kinds […]

Our annual survey of the top performing economies for global trade has again delivered some interesting surprises. Although in recent years the point spread between countries has continued to narrow […]

Upticks in world trade, as the global economy continues to awake from the doldrums of a long, sluggish dormancy, are evident in this year's revised World Trade 100 annual global […]

This year's World Trade Magazine annual Top 30 Countries for Trade & Expansion report yielded two significant developments: the competition amongst the highest ranking countries is continuing to get even […]

For over a year, the U.S. and China have engaged in a trade war that has seen both sides ratchet up retaliatory tariffs on an increasing number of goods. American [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This past year was somewhat of a disappointment for transportation providers. The trucking industry saw demand shrink, airlines continued to struggle on several key routes, and West Coast […]

U.S. exports usually don't get much recognition vis-a-vis imports, unless you're talking about certain sectors such as airplanes or farm goods. But this year, they've been the darling of East […]

When it comes to international trade, the role of ocean carries and ports cannot be overstated. Over $4 trillion in goods are shipped each year, and more than 80 percent [...]

In late November, ocean carrier Zim announced it had completed the first pilot test of paperless bills of lading based on blockchain technology. This was one of many blockchain-related announcements [...]

Since joining Food Logistics five years ago, I have made a concerted effort to expand the magazine's coverage of the food supply chain. Undoubtedly, the biggest change is how we [...]

The worldwide economic squeeze of the past few years not only put the brakes on consumer lending, but commercial lending, particularly trade finance, also seemingly dried up overnight. The good [...]

Last summer, Congress passed one of the most controversial trade pacts in U.S. history--DR-CAFTA (the Dominican Republic--Central America Free Trade Agreement). There was strong opposition from several U.S. industry groups, […]

"Port congestion in Latin America continues to be a challenge, particularly in Brazil," says Frank Larkin, Senior Vice President, Hamburg Sud North America (www. hamburgsud.com). And that's putting it mildly […]

"You want gas, you want oil, and you don't want wood. It's too bad, but if you have free trade, you have free trade," said former Canadian Prime Minister to […]

For the first time in years, Israel made it into World Trade's annual Top 30 Countries for Trade & Expansion list (June 2005 issue). This was significant not only for […]

The article reports on the need for major container ship to address several challenges to reach its potential as an integrated supply chain. It is said that most of the major container ship lines reported negative operating margins for 2016 first quarter because of record low freight rates. However, research firm Technavio says the global refrigerated ocean transportation market is forecast to grow steadily.

As an editor, there's always danger associated with publishing any kind of annual list. It comes down to, 'How do you keep it fresh?' Well, our Fabulous 50 + 1 [...]

When asked recently if efforts by the WTO to grease the global trade finance wheels were working, director-general Pascal Lamy replied flatly, "A bit too soon to say." While Lamy […]

Choosing 50+ examples of people, places, and things that are standouts in their own way in the world of trade might seem like a tall order-picking a dozen or so, […]

It's been three months since ocean imports into the U.S. have been subjected to U.S. Customs' 24-hour rule, which requires carriers to electronically transmit cargo data to Customs prior to […]

Virtue has never been as respectable as money, said Mark Twain. Evidently, a number of people, some of them with business interests, concur with that notion. While greed and corruption […]

By the time you read this, the citizens of Berkeley, California may well be sipping a different kind of coffee--one that's required by law to be Fair Trade certified, shade […]

The Letter of Credit has long been one of the most accepted and familiar financial instruments in foreign trade. As global manufacturers continue to develop closer working relationships with their […]

The article focuses on the growing demand for refrigerated goods shipping, which according to Hapag-Lloyd America's Stuart Sandlin has seen growth to nearly 75 percent in just eight short years. Topics discussed include services made possible by containerization and reefer fleets, reasons behind several shipping lines' decision to not heavily invest in specialized carriers and the role played by technology in making new shipping demands possible.

An interview with Allan Klinge, vice president of refrigeration and power generation equipment maker Klinge Corp., is presented. When asked on his business perspective of 2014, Klinge said there was an uptick of demand for transportation of hazardous goods. He mentioned their company's use of independent data logging of internal container temperatures under the Maritme Dangerous Goods Code for chemical transport. He also discussed the impact and industry challenge on refrigerant replacement.

The article reports that retaliatory trade tariffs disproportionately impact the U.S. agriculture exporters. Topics include emergence of the European Union and Russia as world's leading wheat suppliers taking advantage of large supplies, competitive pricing, and geographical proximity to markets in Africa and the Middle East and details on existing resources and agencies help the U.S. agriculture exporters find new markets and new buyers such as the U.S. Commercial Service .

The article discusses the significance of the constitutional reform and the Vision 2030 initiative in Kenya. The 2010 reform is described as a reaffirmation of the intention of Kenya to position itself as a viable contender for foreign investment, trade and economic development. Among the milestones achieved by the Vision 2030 initiative were a rural electrification program and a proposed standard gauge railway. The horticulture and agriculture industries are expected to benefit from the Strategic Plan 2009-2012 of Brand Kenya Board.

The article reports on trade activity in Florida which is helping to bolster business in the state and throughout the region. Foreign trade in 2008 in Miami-Dade grew by more than $10 billion to a record $90.2 billion due to a boom in exports to Latin America. Latin America is considered naturally an import market for Florida because of its geographic proximity to the state. An overview of trade activity at the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is presented. INSET: The Port of Savannah Proves a Tough Competitor.

The article presents information on the top performing economies for international trade. World Trade's Top 30 Countries for Trade & Expansion provides a comprehensive overview of a number of factors, domestic demand, gross domestic product per capita, inward direct investment, political risk, and stock market capitalization, that lay the groundwork for in-depth analysis of a particular country and/or region.

Offers advice on optimizing an air cargo program. Impact of the trade imbalance created by China on the air cargo industry; Views of Chris Coppersmith, president and CEO of Target Logistics Services, on the imbalance in the Asia-U.S. trade lane; Factors to be considered when looking globally for sourcing and manufacturing opportunities.

Focuses on the Operation Safe Commerce (OSC), a public-private partnership which will analyze supply chains from beginning to end and come up with ways to improve security in the U.S. Comment from trade executives on the government's willingness to engage in a thorough analysis of how to make supply chains safer before implementing rules; Goal of OSC to develop international standards that would be applicable to all containers in an international trade program; Involvement of Boeing in OSC.

Focuses on the top 30 countries with regard to trade and expansion, according to the 2003 annual survey of the periodical 'World Trade.' Venture capital market of Great Britain; Credit rating of Australia for foreign currency borrowing; Merger and acquisition activity in Japan. INSETS: The List;The Factors.

Offers a look at the international trade prospects among the top fifty countries. Factors which continue to hamper business growth in Argentina; Positive trends in Belgium's economy; Threat facing Ireland's economy; Forecast on Brazil's gross domestic product growth for 2000.

Discusses the market opportunities presented by Asia in the international trade. Status of the telecommunications market in India; Positive aspect of foreign investment in Australia; Terms of the trade pact between Vietnam and the United States; Developments pushing North Korea into the global trade arena. INSET: CURRENT RISKS, by Jake Stratton..

Provides a guide in choosing service providers for global businesses. Questions regarding the scope of its business services and telecommunication features; List of companies that are qualified service providers.

Discusses the trade relations between the United States (U.S.) and Latin America. Importance of Latin America to U.S. trade; Information on the export growth in the 1990's; Overview of the proposed merger, called the Free Trade Area of the Americas. INSET: Major Latin American Trade Pacts.

The article discusses the release of the report "Outlook for U.S. Agriculture Trade" by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Topics mentioned include the expected rise of American agriculture exports which is dominated by China's market, dominance of soybeans in terms of value in the American agricultural export to Chinese market, and the growth of consumer food products, such as dairy products.

The article announces that Virginia Beach, Virginia-based SteelMaster Buildings won the Growth Through Global Trade Award in recognition of its successful exporting to global markets.

The article reports that trade volumes in the U.S. East Coast are backed by stable economy and increasing imports. According to the "2007 Commercial Real Estate Index" released by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), the Southeast leads the commercial real estate market. Bill Stankiewicz, vice president of Shippers Warehouse of Georgia, stated that Atlanta is a prime location for transportation and logistics. In Florida, the Port of Jacksonville and Port of Tampa boast new businesses including a container terminal.

The article reports that the biggest growth opportunities in the air cargo sector are in other trade lanes, particularly the trans-Atlantic trade lanes. Overcapacity in the U.S.-China market is prompting renewed interest in the trans-Atlantic while new aviation accords promise more business. Meanwhile, the U.S.-EU open skies pact is a major step towards a completely deregulated trans-Atlantic aviation market. INSET: Anchorage Keeps 'em Flyin'.

The article reports on the services launched by several U.S. transportation and logistics companies in China as a way to move up the supply chain and take control of freight at the manufacturing facility, rather than at the foreign port or U.S. gateway. The country's membership in the World Trade Organization in 2002, combined with market opening reforms and increasing manufacturing and sourcing activity has fueled the expansion of U.S. firms in China these past few years. INSET: China's Road and Rail Infrastructure Projects 2006-2010.

The article presents an overview of Gulf Coast and inland ports in the U.S. The Port of Houston in Texas has started operations at its new Bayport Container Terminal. AllianceTexas is a mixed-use, master-planned development in North Fort Worth that features an internodal yard. SmartPort is going after a lot of the same international trade that is coming in from Asia and destined for consumer bases in the U.S.

The article reports on issues in international trade. Higher fuel costs are driving up rates for all modes of transportation and there does not appear to be any end in sight. The National Strategy to Reduce Congestion on America's Transportation Network is still too new to evaluate its effectiveness, but industry executives are cautiously optimistic that it will help ignite some changes. INSET: The Government Gets Involved.

Focuses on the impact of the transportation problems on the global supply chain. Implications of the increasing complexity and extension of the global supply chain on international trade; Reason behind the increasing inventory costs; Action taken by manufacturing industries to resolve the problems in the shipment of goods.

Focuses on the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program of the U.S. Customs. Advantage of the C-TPAT to the clearance process; Concerns of CEO regarding the program; Information on the inconsistency of C-TPAT. INSET: Customs' C-TPAT FAQs.

Discusses the benefits of the implementation of a U.S.-Australia free trade agreement for U.S. firms operating in Asia. Views of Robert Hunt, senior investment commissioner of Invest Australia, on the agreement; Companies with shared service centers in Australia; Sectors identified by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Service as candidates for growth; Number of regional headquarters of regional operating centers that are based in Australia.