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    2008

  • 1st Quarter
      Issue No. 43
      • The Buck Stops Where?
      • MyBilling Offers Greater Flexibility to Insured Customers and Agents
      • U.S. Customs and Border Protection Is Proposing New 10+2 Rule

  • 2nd Quarter
      Issue No. 44
      • North American Competitiveness Hinges On Continued Integration
      • MyFile Will Boost Efficiencies
      • Treaty Bans Use Of TBT

  • 3rd Quarter
      Issue No. 45
      • Shifting Chinese Trends are Forcing American Companies to Adapt
      • The Great American Pollution Policy Advantage
      • Trade Policy and the Next Congress




    2007

  • 1st Quarter
      Issue No. 39
      • Cargo Security Reality Check
      • Renowned Great American Cargo Policy Gets Better
      • Poland: A Growing Country in Transition

  • 2nd Quarter
      Issue No. 40
      • Dangerous Cargo - An Explosive Issue
      • Great American Introduces Storage Tank Policy
      • The China-Mexico-U.S. Puzzle

  • 3rd Quarter
      Issue No. 41
      • Development of "Smart Container" Progresses Slowly
      • Great American's Marine Commercial Liability Policy - The Perfect Combination
      • Vietnam: The 150th Member of the WTO

  • 4th Quarter
      Issue No. 42
      • Tainted Imports Have Raised the Stakes for Importers
      • Great American's Ocean Marine Terminal Operator's Program is the TOPs!
      • A Central American Snapshot




    2006

  • 1st Quarter
      Issue No. 35
      • Waterways vs. Highways - Is Short Sea Shipping the Solution to Freight Congestion?
      • Great American Offers New Marina Composite Policy
      • More Supply Chains Adopting RFID

  • 2nd Quarter
      Issue No. 36
      • Coast Guard Issues New Marine Incident Rules - Operators Face Additional Reporting and Alcohol Testing Requirements
      • Craft-Master Policy an Industry Original
      • India Has Come of Age - This Up and Coming Market Deserves Attention

  • 3rd Quarter
      Issue No. 37
      • Oil Spill Liabilities Rise Dramatically -
        Long-Awaited Increases Higher Than Many Expected 
      • Great American's Marine Employer - Liability Coverage Offers Extra Protection 
      • Russian Economy Projected To Become 6th Largest - But Major Obstacles Remain

  • 4th Quarter
      Issue No. 38
      • Transportation Worker I.D. a Tough Fit
      • Great American's Pollution Cleanup Coverage: More than Just Insurance 
      • Is Austrailia Part of Your 2007 Global Plan?




  • 2005

  • 1st Quarter
      Issue No. 31
      • After the Tsunami - Southeast Asia's Future Looks Bright
      • Federal ID Card Will Boost Security?Just Not Anytime Soon
      • States Urged To Make Boating Safer

  • 2nd Quarter
      Issue No. 32
      • A Crack in OPA's Hull?
      • Nontank Vessels Must Also Be Spill-Ready
      • Passengers & Alcohol: A Deadly Mix

  • 3rd Quarter
      Issue No. 33
      • China: Land of Opportunity... and Risk
      • Coast Guard Weighs Towboat Inspections, Safety
      • Legislative Update: 109th Congress

  • 4th Quarter
      Issue No. 34
      • Hurricanes' Wrath Still Being Felt
      • Maritime System Works toward Recovery
      • Security Standards Go Global




    2004

  • 1st Quarter
      Issue No. 27
      • Small Boat Operators Feel the Effects of Maritime Security
      • Mature Technologies, New Research Move Smart Containers Closer to Reality

  • 2nd Quarter
      Issue No. 28
      • European Union Admits 10 New Members
      • One Size Doesn't Fit All in Handling and Storing Boats
      • Managing Crew Endurance Takes Time But Reaps Big Safety Gains

  • 3rd Quarter
      Issue No. 29
      • Ireland: The Celtic Tiger that Offers Much Opportunity
      • Ballast Water Management
      • Carbon Monoxide Dangers Widespread But Preventable

  • 4th Quarter
      Issue No. 30
      • Italian Trade and Investment Growing
      • OSHA Targets Shipyard Fire Risk
      • Bridge Safety Again in Public Eye



    2003

  • 1st Quarter
      Issue No. 23
      • The U.S. - Chili Free Trade Agreement
      • 24-Hour Manifest Rule Gets Into Full Swing

  • 2nd Quarter
      Issue No. 24
      • Analysis Shows Many Benefits Come to Globally-Engaged Companies
      • Training and Skill are the Best Insurance Against Downstreaming Accidents
      • Port Security Effectiveness Under Review

  • 3rd Quarter
      Issue No. 25
      • Is China Part of Your '04 Strategic Plan?
      • High Seas Shipping Becomes More Dangerous: How to Protect Yourself
      • Marina Pollution Prevention and Control

  • 4th Quarter
      Issue No. 26
      • Free Trade with Central America
      • Final Security Rules Require Billions in Investment



    2002

  • 1st Quarter
      Issue No. 19
      • Selecting Export Markets Doesn't Have to be Difficult
      • The Port and Maritime Security Act May Have Implications for Your Business
      • Hot Work and Combined Spaces Safety - What You Need to Know

  • 2nd Quarter
      Issue No. 20
      • Understand Country Risk Before Doing Business Overseas
      • E-Filing Now Available for Certificates of Financial Responsibility
      • OSHA Standards Now Applicable on Uninspected Vessels

  • 3rd Quarter
      Issue No. 21
      • The Long-Term Impact of September 11, 2001
      • The European Union is Expanding - How Will This Affect Your Business?
      • Claims Data Warehouse Offers Greater Service

  • 4th Quarter
      Issue No. 22
      • Shifts in the Value of the U.S. Dollar - The Impact on Your Business
      • The Changing Face of Maritime Security - What Does it Mean for Your Business?