It has been just over a week since TPM25 wrapped up, and as always, reflecting on the speakers, conversations with customers, discussions with shipping lines, and emerging technologies leaves me with plenty to consider. While there’s no crystal ball to predict 2025 with certainty, here are a few key takeaways that stood out.
Inside Track: Beating the Clock on the Eve of a Trade War
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
Inside Track: How a Freight Forwarder Pulls Off the “Impossible”
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
News Round Up for December 2024-January 2025
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
Inside Track: The DeepSeek disruption — What does the A.I. revolution mean for the Supply Chain?
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
Inside Track: Building the Infrastructure for Clean Energy — The Challenge of Lithium Batteries
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
Inside Track: How Canaan Group uses emerging technologies to optimize operations for our clients
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
News Round Up for November 2024
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
Federal government intervenes in port disputes in BC and Quebec, ordering return to work and binding arbitration
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
BC Ports shut down as BCMEA locks out union workers following strike notice
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
UPDATE: Port strike ends on U.S. East and Gulf Coasts after dockworkers and operators reach tentative agreement on wage increase
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
New CBSA policy: “Established business relationship” required for incoming air cargo
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
Negotiations continue for Local 514 and maritime employers as CIRB concludes hearing
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
Warehouse staffing and equipment efficiency allowing ports in South California to handle volume surges with ease
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
Shippers watching upcoming US and Canadian elections closely, with trade policies in the balance
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
Rail disruption update: Services restored under order from federal labour board, while unions prepare appeal
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
Breaking news: Rail strike could begin as early as August 22 following CIRB ruling on essential services — UPDATED Aug. 14
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
Main rail line through Jasper open, after disruptions caused by wildfire
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
Logistics industry in Canada braces for two possible work stoppages in August
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.
Dwell times trending lower as transit times continue return to pre-pandemic levels
Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.