Global Markets | News, trends, insight, opinions that impact international logistics

Global Markets includes news, trends, insight and opinions that impact international logistics, including: Regions (North America, Europe, China/India/Asia, Pacific Rim, South and Central America), Ports/Airport/Free Trade Zones, Infrastructure/Capacity, Trade Policy/Regulations, and Trade Flows.

Resist Protectionism, Says Hong Kong Group Jun 29, 2009 4:45 PM Rita Lau, Hong Kong secretary for commerce and economic development, urged World Trade Organization leaders to resist protectionism and conclude Doha Round negotiations quickly... UPS in Middle East Joint Venture Jun 29, 2009 4:36 PM Headquartered in Dubai, a UPS joint venture with its existing service agent Unsped Paket Servisi San ve Ticaret A.S. will expand express package, freight forwarding and contract logistics services in the region... Regional Profile Navigating Asia's Complex Logistics Jun 25, 2009 11:20 AM Declared the world's top logistics hub by the World Bank, Kelvin Wong makes a case for Singapore's role in an Asian supply chain strategy... Cargo Express Gains Global Visibility Jun 25, 2009 11:15 AM The key to effectively managing ocean freight has always been visibility into shipments from point of origin, says Joe Pfender, co-founder and president of Cargo Express... Audi Volkswagen and Kuehn+Nagel Partner in Korea Jun 25, 2009 10:23 AM, Kuehn + Nagel (K+N) will handle warehouse management and parts distribution in Korea for Audi Volkswagen under terms of the new three-year service contract. Kuehn + Nagel (K+N) will handle warehouse management and parts distribution in Korea for Audi Volkswagen under terms of the new three-year service contract.... DHL and Lufthansa Joint Venture Takes Off Jun 25, 2009 10:21 AM AeroLogic, the joint venture cargo airline of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo has officially begun operations with its first flight taking place on June 29.... Rethink Freight Charge Says UK-Based Group Jun 23, 2009 2:16 PM British International Freight Association has urged the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to rethink proposed increases in freight charges for ships using British ports.... Mazda Renews With Ryder Jun 17, 2009 10:33 AM Mazda North American Operations is renewing and expanding its logistics contract with Ryder System.... TNT Express Extends Service in East and Central Europe Jun 17, 2009 10:32 AM New routes in Belarus, Moldova, Macedonia and Albania upgrade TNT's Economy Express Service there.... Canada Freight Research to Drive Policy and Practice Jun 17, 2009 10:06 AM With over 3 million freight matches per day, TransCore's database will aid University of Manitoba research into Canadian freight market dynamics....

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