The economic recovery may have hit pause when the 2nd wave hit, but overall, most sectors in North America are rebounding well and there is little risk of another recession.
Canaan Honoured with 5 Years of Workplace Excellence
Canaan Shipping has been recognized as a Top Fleet Employer of Distinction after working hard to provide an excellent workplace for their employees.
Expect Continued Increases to Air Freight Rates
Upheavals in supply and demand are forcing airlines to increase rates for cargo while COVID-19 continues to disrupt and complicate supply chains around the globe.
Here’s Your Action Plan for the Second Wave
One of the advantages of facing the second wave of COVID-19 is that this time, we know what to expect, and therefore can be better prepared.
High Levels of Cargo Rolling for Imports
Cargo rollover is at an all time high while demand for shipments from China to the US continues to increase.
Understanding How Cloud Programs Serve Your Business Is Complex but Crucial
In order to reap the benefits of utilizing cloud services in the present, most companies need to strategize and overhaul their programs with an eye to the future, while keeping security at top of mind.
We’ll See You at the Virtual Breakbulk Conference!
Sadly, the Breakbulk conference has been cancelled due to COVID-19, but many of the top scheduled speakers will present online.
Update on COVID-19 in Canada
As of Monday October 26th, 2020 the number of active cases of COVID-19 in Canada is an all-time high of 24,657.
The COVID-19 Technology Tipping-Point
COVID-19 had marked a drastic and permanent shift in the role of technology in businesses strategy.
Economic Activity Remains Strong in Canada’s Resilient Ports
Canadian Sailing Magazine reports improvements and new developments in BC and Ontario’s ports, strengthening the supply chain and displaying optimism for future trade.
The Complexity of Planning Project Cargo
Project cargo is a term that describes the transportation of valuable equipment that is too large or heavy to fit inside a regular truck or container. Project cargo requires more extensive and complicated planning with a lot of lead time, more than most people realize.
KLM Airlines Resuming Edmonton to Amsterdam Service Soon
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is about to resume a twice-weekly service from Edmonton to Amsterdam after a 5-month pause.
Cyberattacks on the Rise
Two recent hacking incidents in the industry are representative of a 400% increase in cyberattacks during the spring of 2020.
Update on COVID-19 in Canada
As of Thursday October 8th, 2020 the number of active cases of COVID-19 in Canada is an all-time high of 18,271, surpassing the previous peak in May.
Designing Your Global Supply Chain to be More Resilient
The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed hidden vulnerabilities in supply chains and manufacturing around the world, and raised questions about how these systems must be redesigned to remain competitive in future markets.
Q4 Air Cargo Rates from China Excepted to Increase
According to the TAC Index, the air cargo rate from Shanghai to North America for the week of Aug 24th dropped 10 percent to $4.52/kg, but was up 20 percent year-over-year. This is drastically lower than the record high of $12.27/kg we saw in May when the US began to reopen after COVID-19 lockdowns, which was a 270 percent year-over-year increase.