Commentary

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Q:We are a third-party logistics provider for a l

More than five years have passed since several ocean carriers formed three Internet portals and othe

Touted as the next major advancement in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, Customs and

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Fifty years ago, the United States embarked upon building

Fifty years ago, the United States embarked upon building an ambitious Interstate Highway System. We

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Traffic World and its sister publications at Commonwealth

Fashions, car designs and other trends often start in California, proceed to the East Coast, and soo

Last Wednesday United Business Media announced plans to acquire Common-wealth Business Media, the pa

Since the logistics industry is heavily regulated, it was not uncommon, even before the Sept. 11 ter

The American Trucking Associations recently suggested the trucking industry's shortage of 20,000 tru

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Q:Can you advise on your understanding of when a

There have been numerous articles and public statements recently regarding NVOs. And while Shakespea

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.The American Trucking Associations recently suggested the

Two years ago, it was a derelict Conrail yard with trees a foot in diameter growing between rusted r

After International Longshoremen's Association dissidents failed to block ratification of the ILA's

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.In looking across the Interstate Highway System that was

Trade actions threaten a backlashOur politicians and companies often complain about unfair t

The common perception of air cargo is that of a business that functions mostly on autopilot. Merchan

Rates are important, but what shippers crave most is reliability. They want to know that their produ

At last week's JoC Asia-East Coast Maritime Conference in Norfolk, we had a most interesting speaker

Last year, Congress reauthorized the surface transportation program. The legislation was known mostl

Last year, Congress reauthorized the surface transportation program. The legislation was known mostl

For nearly 20 years now, the annual State of Logistics Report has provided an occasion for the logis

-- The June 5 cover article quoting a Drewry Shipping Consultants report on carriers' on-time arriva

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Q:I''m the shipping manager at a pipe company and

The last few years have seen the emergence of a potent new concept in international logistics - the

The destruction caused by last year's hurricanes should serve as a wake-up call for any third-party

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.In the midst of an era of logistics industry convergence,

"A modern, efficient highway system is essential to meet the needs of our growing population, our ex

Abe Lincoln's been dead a long time, and presidential speeches aren't what they used to be. Today th

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.The destruction caused by last year''s hurricanes should

As one looks at the changes in the ocean carrier industry, in terms of growth, consolidation and eme

The more seamlessly integrated the global economy becomes, the more difficult it becomes for many Am

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Rail ''Incentives''I have a message for Glenn Eng

In the systems arena, we are at the mercy of technology even as we seem to control it. Five years ag

After fighting bitterly for decades to organize Overnite Transportation, now UPS Freight, the Teamst

Last week in this space, I noted that the recently unveiled Transportation Worker Identification Cre

Everything you thought you knew about the less-than-truckload industry is wrong. That certainly was

Korea, by following market economy principles and maintaining a strong security alliance with the U.

The trade community can and should applaud the recently published notice of proposed rule-making fro