Transport expenditures - reviewing optimization, cost savings, and how to create a robust transportation network.
A majority of shippers have not made much progress in terms of optimization, cost savings, and creating a robust transportation network in which suppliers, carriers, and third party providers can all collaborate and share information to ensure the optimal balance between cost and service. (6/25/2003)

The World's Largest Retailer Awards Maersk Logistics - Maersk Logistics again named "Origin Cargo Manager of the Year" by Wal-Mart.
Copenhagen 10 June, 2003.For the second year running, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recognizes Maersk Logistics as the "Origin Cargo Manager of the Year". The "2002 Origin Cargo Manager of the Year" award was announced at Wal-Mart's headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas.

P&O Nedlloyd launches first inland hub
P&O Nedlloyd has chosen Duisburg Intermodal Terminal (DIT) in Germany as its key inland terminal for the Rhine-Ruhr area, in line with its new hinterland hub strategy in Europe.

Shanghai snares third spot in world port list
SHANGHAI has become the world's third busiest container port.

US ports to boost Panama Canal trade
SEVEN major ports will sign agreements with the Panama Canal Authority over the next few weeks in a bid to increase trade.

Shenzhen Pingyan Railway Co. Ltd offers Yantian-Changping express rail service
A direct express container rail service between the Chinese cities of Yantian and Changping is now being provided by Shenzhen Pingyan Railway Co. Ltd.

International air cargo traffic increases by 3% in May
International air cargo traffic grew 3 percent in May, according to the International Air Transport Association. (7/3/2003)

Hong Kong firm sees shipping as alternative to road and rail
Hong Kong based Shipping is now offering a seafreight alternative to China customers who normally use road and rail to transport goods. (7/2/2003)

China upgrade construction, management and competitiveness of sea and river ports
China's top legislature, Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, passed a law on port administration Saturday to upgrade the construction, management and competitiveness of the country's sea and river ports. (7/2/2003)