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CARM: New Canada Importation System Starting May 2024
On May 13th, 2024, the CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) digital system will become the office system of record…
Elevating Insights from TPM 2024
As we navigate through the uncertainties marking the end of the first quarter of 2024, the supply chain landscape presents…
How To Prepare In the Event of a Possible Strike or Lockout at CN and CPKC in May 2024
The union representing nearly 9,300 workers at Canada’s largest rail operators, CN and CPKC, faces a potential work stoppage due…
Integrating E-Bikes Into Sustainable Transport: Navigating the Lithium Battery Challenge
In recent years, electric bikes (e-bikes) have surged in popularity, heralded for their potential to offer an eco-friendly and cost-efficient…
Balancing Cost and Reliability
Most customers direct much of their focus on cost per TEU, kg, CBM, or other metrics. However, only a few…
Revitalizing Global Trade Routes
In a bold move signaling the evolving dynamics of international shipping, the announcement of the Gemini Alliance, set to commence…
Possible Lockout or Strike at CN and CPKC by May 2024
The union representing nearly 9,300 workers at Canada’s largest rail operators, CN and CPKC, is facing a potential work stoppage…
Starlux Airlines Elevates Cargo Capabilities With Airbus A350 Freighter Order
Starlux Airlines, a Taiwanese airline that began operations just four years ago, has recently made a significant move in the…
The Complexities of Global Trade
Despite shifts in geopolitics and the relocation of manufacturing hubs to countries like Vietnam and Mexico, China maintains its position…
Shipping Perishable Goods: Meats, Seafood, Food Items
Shipping perishables is a critical task that demands careful consideration of various factors to ensure the goods reach customers in…
Insights Into 2024 – 25 Shipping Contracts Amid Supply Chain Disruptions and Negotiations
In the midst of the ongoing Red Sea Crisis, which has disrupted transportation through the Suez Canal for over five…
Mexico Gains Competitive Edge Through Near-Shoring Initiatives
In a recent Business Insider article, it was reported that Mexico emerged as the leading source of goods imported into…
National Supply Chain Office Starts Its Inaugural Meeting for 2024
In December 2023, the Minister of Transport, the Honorable Pablo Rodriguez, made a significant announcement regarding the enhancement of Canada’s…
Evaluating LTL Carriers In The Midst of Continued Failed Trucking Companies
Recent events in the trucking industry, such as the bankruptcy filing of Newsome Trucking and the closure of Yellow despite…
Exploring Indonesia’s Economic Growth and Trade Dynamics
On February 14th, 2024, Indonesians will head to the polls to elect their next president as President Joko Widodo completes…
Unpacking Warehousing Trends in 2024
As the year begins in 2024, a notable shift is observed in the landscape of warehousing accessibility spanning both Canada…
LTL and Full Truck Load capacity and rates for Q1 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, predictions indicate stability in Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) rates with subtle fluctuations, while truckload rates are…
Port of Montreal Faces Continued Threat of Potential Strike
Federal officials are involved in preventing a potential third labour stoppage in four years at the Port of Montreal, where…
Beyond the Horizon: The Maritime Musical Chairs of 2024
In the upcoming year of 2024, the maritime industry is poised for a transformative phase akin to a sophisticated game…
From Sea to Sky: Hybrid Shipping Solution in the Face of Changing Tides
Back in the 1980s and 1990s, container ships were smaller and slower. This meant it took a good 50 to…
Disruption at Sydney, Brisbane, and Fremantle Terminals
Since November 2023, the Maritime Union and DP World have been stuck in a disagreement loop. DP World runs major…
Are You Prepared for Canada’s Latest Goods Importation System?
On May 13, 2024, CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue management) digital system will become the office system of record that…
United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and ILA (International Longshoremen’s Association) Urged to restart negotiations by US Importers
The looming threat of a US East Coastwide strike in the US maritime industry continues as negotiations between maritime employers…
Update On the Red Sea Attacks and Their Impact on Shipping (January 15th, 2024)
The recent spate of attacks on the merchant fleet in the Red Sea continues to impact shipping traffic in the…
Mar. 12, 2024
CARM: New Canada Importation System Starting May 2024
Mar. 12, 2024
Elevating Insights from TPM 2024
Mar. 11, 2024
How To Prepare In the Event of a Possible Strike or Lockout at CN and CPKC in May 2024
Mar. 11, 2024
Integrating E-Bikes Into Sustainable Transport: Navigating the Lithium Battery Challenge
Mar. 11, 2024
Balancing Cost and Reliability
Feb. 28, 2024
Revitalizing Global Trade Routes
Feb. 28, 2024
Possible Lockout or Strike at CN and CPKC by May 2024
Feb. 28, 2024
Starlux Airlines Elevates Cargo Capabilities With Airbus A350 Freighter Order
Feb. 28, 2024
The Complexities of Global Trade
Feb. 28, 2024
Shipping Perishable Goods: Meats, Seafood, Food Items
Feb. 13, 2024
Insights Into 2024 – 25 Shipping Contracts Amid Supply Chain Disruptions and Negotiations
Feb. 13, 2024
Mexico Gains Competitive Edge Through Near-Shoring Initiatives
Feb. 13, 2024
National Supply Chain Office Starts Its Inaugural Meeting for 2024
Feb. 13, 2024
Evaluating LTL Carriers In The Midst of Continued Failed Trucking Companies
Feb. 13, 2024
Exploring Indonesia’s Economic Growth and Trade Dynamics
Jan. 30, 2024
Unpacking Warehousing Trends in 2024
Jan. 30, 2024
LTL and Full Truck Load capacity and rates for Q1 2024
Jan. 30, 2024
Port of Montreal Faces Continued Threat of Potential Strike
Jan. 30, 2024
Beyond the Horizon: The Maritime Musical Chairs of 2024
Jan. 30, 2024
From Sea to Sky: Hybrid Shipping Solution in the Face of Changing Tides
Jan. 16, 2024
Disruption at Sydney, Brisbane, and Fremantle Terminals
Jan. 16, 2024
Are You Prepared for Canada’s Latest Goods Importation System?
Jan. 16, 2024
United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and ILA (International Longshoremen’s Association) Urged to restart negotiations by US Importers
Jan. 15, 2024
Update On the Red Sea Attacks and Their Impact on Shipping (January 15th, 2024)
Jan. 03, 2024
Expansion of Another Air Cargo Center in Canada
Jan. 03, 2024
Trucking Supply and Demand Prediction for 2024 in North America
Jan. 03, 2024
5 Leadership Traits Of Logistics Managers to Strive For In 2024
Jan. 02, 2024
Update On The Red Sea Attacks and Their Impact On Shipping (January 2nd, 2024)
Jan. 02, 2024
Concerns Over Freight Rate Increases From Asia to North America and Europe in January 2024 Before Chinese New Year
Dec. 18, 2023
EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) Includes Ocean Shipping Sector January 1, 2024: Canadian Import/Export-based Businesses Affected
Dec. 18, 2023
Port of Montreal: Looming Strike Threatens Supply Chains, Calls for Government Action
Dec. 18, 2023
Red Sea Attacks on Container Vessels: Shipping Companies Reroute Away From Suez Canal
Dec. 12, 2023
Vietnam: “Factory of the World”?
Oct. 31, 2023
Vancouver’s $100 billion port expansion looms
Oct. 26, 2023
Declining Chinese imports to US: What it means for you
Oct. 23, 2023
What to expect during peak air freight season
Oct. 19, 2023
Ro/Ro Vs. Container Shipping for Vehicles
Oct. 16, 2023
Shipping Industry Consolidation? HMM Sales Process Initiated
Oct. 12, 2023
Saudi Arabia’s Big Logistics Transformation
Jun. 28, 2023
Port Workers to Strike July 1, 72-Hr Strike Notice from ILWU Canada (Labour Update #7)
Jun. 26, 2023
No Strike Action Yet at B.C.’s West Coast Ports (Labour Update #6)
Jun. 21, 2023
No News from ILWU Canada (Labour Update #5)
Jun. 19, 2023
Halifax Port announces details of New Tentative Deal (Labour Update #4)
Jun. 15, 2023
Tentative Deal for U.S. West Coast Ports (Labour Update #3)
Jun. 14, 2023
West Coast Ports Labour Update – Wed, June 14
Jun. 13, 2023
West Coast Ports Labour Update – Tues, June 13
Jun. 13, 2023
Logistics Improvements will save Chocolate Maker $1.2 million annually
Jun. 12, 2023
How could Spain’s Drought impact Container Shipping Logistics?
Jun. 07, 2023
Choosing the Right Digital Partner: A Cautionary Tale of project44
Jun. 06, 2023
Trans-Pacific Ocean Freight Rates Stabilize
Jun. 05, 2023
U.S. West Coast Port Disruptions: Largest Terminal Closed as Dockworkers Demand Better Pay
Jun. 01, 2023
21-Day Cooling Off Period starts for West Coast dockworker negotiations
May. 31, 2023
B.C.’s Trade Diversification Strategy: Driving Growth for Canadian Businesses in New Markets
May. 30, 2023
U.S. Importers Return Cargo to West Coast Amid Labour Talks
May. 29, 2023
Container Shipping Lines Mitigate Losses as Q1 Profits Plummet
May. 25, 2023
Truck Drivers Threaten Boycott Over Florida’s Immigration Law: Freight Movement at Risk
May. 24, 2023
Air Freight Spot Rates Drop as Bellyhold Capacity Surges in Summer Season
Apr. 26, 2023
Canadian Businesses Can Qualify for Federal Grants for International Expansion
Apr. 25, 2023
The Difference between Trucking’s Spot Rates and Contract Rates
Apr. 24, 2023
Q2 2023 Trans-Pacific Air Freight Market is Subdued from Slowing Demand and High Inventory Levels
Apr. 20, 2023
Container Shipping Industry Anticipates Increased Rates through 2023 Peak Season
Apr. 19, 2023
Newly Formed CPKC plans US$275 million Infrastructure Investment in Next Three Years
Apr. 18, 2023
U.S. West Coast Port Negotiations Face Uncertain Future as Disruptions Persist
Apr. 13, 2023
ILWU Canada Asks for Federal Intervention in Contract Talks
Apr. 12, 2023
Air Canada Cargo Expands Service to Belgium and Switzerland
Apr. 10, 2023
Canaan Group Wins 2023 Top Fleet Employer of Distinction
Apr. 03, 2023
CP/KCS’s April 14 Merger Creates First Single-Line Railway Connecting Canada, US, and Mexico
Mar. 27, 2023
The Future of Freight will be Shaped by these 5 Forces
Mar. 27, 2023
Port Worker Union Labour Talks on West, East, and Gulf Coasts
Mar. 23, 2023
The Future of Shipping Alliances
Mar. 22, 2023
Air Cargo Capacity Increase by 12% as more Passenger Flights Resume
Mar. 20, 2023
Deliberate Calm is the Key to Becoming more Adaptable
Mar. 16, 2023
Concerns over Clerical Workers’ June 30th Contract Expiry at Long Beach/LA Ports
Mar. 15, 2023
Green Fuels could Cost $2000-3000 per Container
Mar. 14, 2023
Port of Savannah’s Evening Hours Cut
Mar. 13, 2023
3600 CN Workers Vote for Strike
Mar. 10, 2023
French Ports Disrupted by Pension Strikes
Mar. 08, 2023
9 Ocean Carriers Commit to 100% eBL by 2030
Feb. 15, 2023
Automated Machines that Unload Containers
Feb. 15, 2023
Zim Expands Asia-US East Coast Service
Feb. 15, 2023
Vessel Reliability Improves, but not to Pre-Pandemic Levels Yet
Feb. 15, 2023
Air Cargo return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Feb. 15, 2023
U.S. East Coast Port Workers Begin Contract Talks Before Sept 2024 Expiry
Feb. 09, 2023
Four Greener A350 Freighters ordered by Air France-KLM Group
Feb. 07, 2023
Industrial Demand Remains High in North America
Feb. 03, 2023
The End of the 2M Alliance between MSC and Maersk
Feb. 02, 2023
West Coast Dockworkers Taking Random Job Actions to Disrupt the Flow of Cargo
Jan. 30, 2023
19% of Sailings Cancelled between Jan 30 – March 5
Jan. 18, 2023
5 Ways to Improve Supply Chain in 2023
Jan. 18, 2023
Trucking in 2023 bottoming out
Jan. 18, 2023
How much does ChatGPT know about shipping?
Jan. 18, 2023
ZIM Invests in Fintech to Provide Easy Financing for SMEs
Jan. 18, 2023
Logistical Bottlenecks to Fully Normalise by April 2023
Jan. 17, 2023
Chinese New Year to Cause a Slowdown in Shipments
Jan. 12, 2023
Severe Drought Causes Panama Canal Delays
Dec. 20, 2022
3 Ways to Lead Well in a Bad Economy
Dec. 20, 2022
Report: Driver Shortage in Europe to Triple by 2026
Dec. 20, 2022
Import Declines Expected for First Quarter of 2023
Dec. 20, 2022
The Port of Vancouver’s Podcast
Dec. 20, 2022
China Opening Up as Covid Restrictions Lifted
Dec. 19, 2022
CMA CGM Group acquires New York and New Jersey Terminals
Nov. 14, 2022
Excess of Containers in 2023 will lead to Insufficient Depot Space
Nov. 14, 2022
Q3 Trucking Demand Remains Strong
Nov. 14, 2022
Survey: Supply Chain Disruptions Are Not Over Yet
Nov. 14, 2022
Oakland Strike a Reminder that Negotiations Ongoing for US West Coast Ports
Nov. 14, 2022
Shipping’s Long Road to Decarbonisation
Nov. 14, 2022
Increased Blank Sailings and Idle Ships from Declining Trans-Pacific Demand
Oct. 18, 2022
Report Gives 21 Recommendations to Improve Canada’s Supply Chain
Oct. 18, 2022
New $1.5 Billion Rail Facility Planned to Ease California Port Congestion
Oct. 18, 2022
Drop in Import Demand Causes Ocean Carriers to Cut Trans-Pacific Services
Oct. 18, 2022
CN Shuttling Import Containers to Eastern Canada to Relieve Western Port Backlog
Oct. 18, 2022
Air Canada Cargo Adds New Flights from St. John’s to Frankfurt and Madrid
Sep. 20, 2022
Trucking Rates Finally Declining
Sep. 20, 2022
Typhoon impact Chinese Port Operations
Sep. 20, 2022
Transshipment Delays in Central America
Sep. 20, 2022
Strong Rebound for Canadian Grain and Canola in 2022
Sep. 20, 2022
US Freight Railroads and Unions Reach Tentative Agreement
Sep. 20, 2022
Slowdown of China’s Exports
Sep. 20, 2022
Manufacturing Numbers Show Supply Chain Woes Easing
Aug. 23, 2022
New Air Cargo Centre Opens in Halifax
Aug. 23, 2022
18.7% Growth in Global Air Cargo in 2021
Aug. 23, 2022
Rail Congestion Impacting LA-LB Ports
Aug. 23, 2022
CP and KCS Merger Approved for Foreign Investment
Aug. 23, 2022
Congestion causing some Shipping Lines to Rotate Vancouver Calls
Jul. 26, 2022
New Hapag-Lloyd Service from Saint John to Northern Europe
Jul. 26, 2022
European Flight Cancellations Impacting Air Cargo Too
Jul. 26, 2022
Canadian Government Offering Incentives for Truckers to Go Green
Jul. 26, 2022
Estimated $40B in Cargo on Waiting Container Ships off East and West Coasts
Jul. 26, 2022
Short-Term Breakbulk Rates Weaken, but Long-Term Forecast Remains Strong
Jul. 26, 2022
Trucker Protests Block Port of Oakland
Jun. 21, 2022
Carriers vow to flex capacity to keep freight rates stable, despite anticipation of new ships and worsening economy
Jun. 21, 2022
Expect electric vehicles and labour shortages in coming decade, say trucking industry executives
Jun. 21, 2022
As consumer demand soars, LA Port anticipates early peak cargo season
Jun. 21, 2022
750 employees strike, but CN says operations not impacted
Jun. 20, 2022
South Korean trucking strike ends, shipments resume at crucial Busan port
May. 31, 2022
Port Congestion Causing Air Cargo Rates to Increase
May. 31, 2022
Truckload and LTL Pricing Continues to Rise
May. 31, 2022
West Coast Labour Negotiations Intensify Over Port Automation Debate
May. 31, 2022
Ocean Carrier Reliability Continues to be a Challenge
May. 31, 2022
Shanghai Reopens June 1 but Supply Chain Backlog Will Persist
Apr. 19, 2022
Canadian Airlines Add Cargo Capacity to Meet Increasing Demand
Apr. 19, 2022
State of Georgia Declares Supply Chain State of Emergency
Apr. 19, 2022
50% Chance that US West Coast Ports will Strike
Apr. 19, 2022
Canada’s Forestry Industry Reducing Operations due to Supply Chain Challenges
Apr. 19, 2022
How will Shanghai’s Pandemic Lockdown Impact Supply Chain?
Mar. 22, 2022
BREAKING: CP Rail Back to Work Today (Mar 22)
Mar. 22, 2022
China’s Ports and Airports are Impacted by COVID Outbreaks and Restrictions
Mar. 22, 2022
Upcoming Environmental Regulations Will Slow Ocean Rate Declines
Mar. 22, 2022
Canada joining International Group to Investigate “Obscene Profit” of Shipping Carriers
Mar. 21, 2022
CP Strike Starts but Government wants Quick Resolution
Mar. 21, 2022
Modernizing IT is a Key to Improving Your Supply Chain
Mar. 10, 2022
CP Votes to Strike as Early as March 16
Feb. 22, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccines to be Manufactured in Mobile Shipping Container Factories
Feb. 22, 2022
Do You Need Cargo Insurance? Shipping Accidents Increase in Past 18 Months
Feb. 22, 2022
Following Record Revenues, Air Canada Adds First Dedicated B767 Freighter
Feb. 22, 2022
LA-LB Port Flow Improves, but Congestion Persists
Feb. 22, 2022
Trucking Rates Continue to Rise from Weather, COVID-19, and Protests
Feb. 22, 2022
8-9 Months for Container Shipping Reliability to Recover
Feb. 14, 2022
Celebrating 40 Years of Business
Jan. 25, 2022
Outlook for Air Cargo Looking Bleak
Jan. 25, 2022
US West Coast Ports Face Possible 2022 Strike
Jan. 25, 2022
Vaccination Mandate for all Drivers Entering the US
Jan. 25, 2022
Blank Sailings during Chinese New Year
Jan. 25, 2022
Transportation Buying Trends for 2022
Jan. 24, 2022
Coming Soon: Autonomous Electric Freight Trains
Dec. 21, 2021
10 Ideas for Taking a Really Good Vacation
Dec. 21, 2021
November’s LMI shows Continued Expansion in the Logistics Industry
Dec. 21, 2021
Canaan Group’s Holiday Schedule
Dec. 21, 2021
Experts say LA-LB Backlog Won’t Clear Until Mid-2022
Dec. 21, 2021
Rebuilding after the BC Flood
Nov. 30, 2021
Elevated Trucking Rates and Tight Capacity to Persist in 2022
Nov. 25, 2021
Warehousing Space across North America at Record Lows
Nov. 22, 2021
BC Flood Update: Railroads opening mid-week and highways still closed
Nov. 22, 2021
Project Cargo Team Meetings in Croatia
Nov. 18, 2021
No End in Sight for Congested California Ports
Nov. 16, 2021
BC Flooding Impacts Port of Vancouver
Nov. 16, 2021
Malcolm Gladwell on How Advances in Technology & Data make Decision-Making Harder
Oct. 18, 2021
President Biden Announces Los Angeles Ports Operating 24/7
Oct. 18, 2021
Ways to Improve the Well-Being of Your Employees
Oct. 18, 2021
Air Freight Charter Rates Hit All-Time High
Oct. 18, 2021
Import Delays Compounded by Lockdown and Cyclone in Asia
Oct. 18, 2021
Predictions for Trucking Inventory and Rates in 2022
Oct. 18, 2021
Are Delivery Droids the Solution to Last-Mile Delivery Bottlenecks?
Sep. 15, 2021
US Port Congestion Gets Worse
Sep. 15, 2021
Asian Port Updates and Upcoming Holidays
Sep. 15, 2021
Direct Shipping Route between Halifax and India
Sep. 15, 2021
8 Key Business Trends Shaped by the Pandemic
Sep. 15, 2021
Passenger Aircraft being converted to Freighters as Corporate Travel Growth Lags
Aug. 13, 2021
Partial Shutdown of World’s 3rd Largest Port from Covid Infection
Aug. 10, 2021
The Case for Just In Time “Plus”
Aug. 10, 2021
As Volume and Congestion Increase, Long Beach Calling for 24-Hour Shifts
Aug. 09, 2021
Canadian Government Reaches Tentative Deal with Canada Border Services
Aug. 06, 2021
We Have Expanded our Warehouse Space in Toronto
Jul. 29, 2021
Canadian Border Workers Vote to Strike, Prompting Restart of Negotiations
Jul. 14, 2021
Forest Fires Impacting B.C. Terminals (Logistics News – July 2021)
Jul. 14, 2021
HBR Highlight: How Good is Your Company at Change?
Jul. 07, 2021
CP Rail Line Resumes Following Wildfires
Jun. 16, 2021
Non-Compliance Penalties for Electronic Manifests starts July 1 (Logistics News – June 2021)
May. 12, 2021
Trans-Pacific Rates are Doubling Next Year (Logistics News – May 2021)
Apr. 23, 2021