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Two big anniversaries are coming up for the Department of Homeland Security. Sept. 11 will mark the

The boss asks you to trim the budget 10 percent and then you come in over budget. Why? It's a good b

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.The boss asks you to trim the budget 10 percent and then

I read an article recently indicating that when shippers consider jumbo container ships, most of the

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Q:My question concerns how long a carrier has to

As a trade columnist and consultant, I can think of few professional events that can top the immense

If you look carefully, the facades are still there - Cunard, Norton Lilly, Kerr Steamship, United St

Containerization's benefits aren't spread equallyThe JoC's July 21 issue containing the spec

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.It''s said politics and religion are two topics best avoi

A dangerous trend is emerging in many industrialized countries. Widespread pockets of anti-globaliza

The nation, if not the world, has long marveled at California's pioneering policies, from the proper

The recent golden anniversary of containerization seems to have resulted in the hagiography of Malco

By and large, global companies welcome China's growing integration into the international supply cha

Congestion, competition, capacity, conservation and connectivity are the major challenges facing the

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Congestion, competition, capacity, conservation and conne

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Reports of a current or pending economic slowdown are pil

Have the Maritime Transportation Security Act's regulations, guidelines, and navigation and informat

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Q:I received notice from a collection agency aski

While there are several issues contributing to today's high shipping costs, some of the most signifi

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.With the financial box scores on transport''s second quar

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Q:My question is regarding your June 12, 2006 art

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.For 119 years, the Interstate Commerce Commission and its

All of a sudden, it seems the country is discovering that the transportation system is congested. Th

Google "Corps of Engineers" and "boondoggle" and you get 43,900 references. For years the agency has

For 119 years, the Interstate Commerce Commission and its successor Surface Transportation Board hav

"TWIC must be implemented right the first time"- Draft recommendations regarding the Transpo

Excuses, mistakes, lies and apathyGary Ferrulli's column, "Where is customer service?" in th

How much does cargo volume jump during the annual peak season for containerized imports? Here are so

About three months ago, a former business colleague e-mailed me with the usual "let's catch up with

One of the highest priorities in the war against terror is opposing the proliferation of weapons of

Two years ago, the logistics software and electronic messaging network Descartes was in a deep funk.

Customs has final say on C-TPAT validationAs the new Customs and Border Protection commissio

When the price of oil on the New York Mercantile Exchange inched up 38 cents last week to $73.92 at

Lately, much of the focus on expanding the North American intermodal system has involved non-port as

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Q:Can you give your opinion on the new North Amer

Shippers are nothing if not optimistic - you pretty much have to be when you may start the day with

Mergers and acquisitions in the transportation and logistics business are big news again. Last year,

Licensing of truck drivers for transporting hazardous materials is an important issue for the indust

Most companies have a tendency to look at the old-fashioned model of stocking inventory that says, "

If there were a PR Hall of Fame, it would include a prominent plaque for the whiz who dreamed up the