Logistics Management - February 1, 2001

Ever since reports surfaced last summer that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and FedEx Express were discussing an alliance, industry observers have been waiting to see what came of those talks. Last month they found out, and not everyone is happy.

• European Outlook
• Resources
• Old World, new economy

• Features
• Supplement
• Ile de France: Opportunities abound in the heart of France
• Scandinavia: Filling Distinct Logistics Niches
• Germany: Exports Fuel Logistics Success
• The United Kingdom: A Shift in Facilities
• Benelux: Aiming to Keep its Lead in Logistics
• France: A Growing Logistics Center
• European Logistics

• International News
• Conference examines Latin American logistics
• U.S. agencies cooperate on export licensing
• Mexican company offers new Asia-Europe route
• New Web site will serve LA/LB maritime community
• International News Notes

• LOGISTICS trends
• The Logistics of Zoneskipping
• Why shippers like zoneskipping

• Logistic Briefing
• Services

• Logistics Briefing
• People

• Logistics Value
• Measuring value:
• Who should measure your performance?

• Market Watch
• Recent Price Trends in Transportation Services
• Rail
• Market Watch
• Water
• Air
• Trucking
• Inbound Freight
• CARRIER COSTS AND DEMANDS AFFECTING TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PRICES
• Corrugated Boxes

• New Products and Services
• Kalmar Launches the Shuttle Carrier
• Tracking Devices Designed for Hazmat Cargoes
• Integrated Suspension/Axle Unit Designed to Offer Smooth Ride
• Crisplant Unveils Quiet Sortation System
• New Containers Carry More Weight
• New Alternative for Pick-Track Systems
• New Sellick Forklift Now Available
• Electronics Label Film Stands Up to Extreme Temperatures
• Palweb Introduces Two-Piece Plastic Pallets

• New Technology
• New Technology
• Service Helps Companies Find Logistics Partners
• Routing Software Revamped for Ease of Use
• Wax Thermal-Transfer Ribbon Designed for High-Volume Printing
• Hand Held Unveils WinCE Mobile Computer
• Software
• Software Adds Freight-Settlement Capabilities
• Network Helps Clients Connect to Exchanges

• News and Analysis
• DOING BUSINESS
• Penalties may apply
• Border Lines
• Norfolk Southern pays $28M to settle discrimination case
• AIR CARRIERS
• UPS, FedEx invest in Airbus freighters
• Augello on Law and Regulation
• Gaining power through knowledge
• Copacino on Strategy
• Extended supply chain is becoming a reality
• INTERMODAL
• DOT: Intermodal connectors are in rough shape
• LESS-THAN-TRUCKLOAD
• Saia consolidates operations with other Yellow regionals
• RAILROADS
• NS, BNSF report disappointing results, while CSX improves
• NS, CN to invest in improvements
• REGULATION
• Future of diesel rule in question
• TECHNOLOGY
• Logistics software sales likely to skyrocket
• TRUCKLOAD CARRIERS
• Cardinal Logistics sells van division to Swift
• WASHINGTON
• Top transportation posts change hands

• News ands Analysis
• ACQUISITIONS
• Mergers, acquisitions change logistics landscape

• PRIVATE FLEETS
• drivers ed

• Parting Shot
• Is the window to the future really a mirror?

• Regional LTLs
• LTLs serve up new service options

• Systems Integration
• Making The Right Connections

• Technology News
• Intermec, MIKOH link up to offer tamper-resistant labels
• TRW spins off MARC
• Software vendors form alliances

• Up Front
• An executive summary of industry news
• Up Front

• Viewpoint
• Forecasting perils