A renewable energy company headquartered in the Pacific Northwest has been rapidly expanding its solar panel installations across North America. With manufacturing hubs in Southeast Asia and project sites across Canada and the U.S., they need a logistics partner capable of managing complex, cross-border freight operations.
Inside Track: Inspiring the Next Generation of Maritime Professionals
Canaan Group was proud to sponsor the Career Zone at this year’s Port Day and join our partners and colleagues who work in the maritime industry in promoting work opportunities in this vital sector. As one of the few freight forwarders present at the event, we were excited to share our unique perspective on global trade and logistics. We enjoyed …
Inside Track: Building Trust Through Global Connections
A successful network is built on one thing above all else: trust. And trust is earned not just through emails and calls, but by showing up—meeting partners at their own locations and understanding their local context. For the past 17 years, Tandem Global Logistics has held its annual conference at a different location around the world. Last year, our partners …
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Canaan remains deeply committed to supporting forestry partners with end-to-end infrastructure and expertise, just as we’ve done for over 40 years. Our Modern Terminal warehouse continues to be a trusted hub for seamless lumber loading and forwarding.
Standing Strong with B.C.’s Lumber Industry: Insights from the Global Buyers Mission
Canaan remains deeply committed to supporting forestry partners with end-to-end infrastructure and expertise, just as we’ve done for over 40 years. Our Modern Terminal warehouse continues to be a trusted hub for seamless lumber loading and forwarding.
Canaan Group Drives Into the Future with First-Ever Peterbilt 579EV Deployment in Metro Vancouver
Canaan Group, a leading Canadian logistics provider, has placed an order for its first Peterbilt 579EV electric tractor, boasting a Gross Combined Weight (GCW) capacity of 105,500 lbs. In a move designed to slash carbon emissions in terminal drayage, the company is also installing an on‑site 80 kW dual‑plug charging station—enough to power two electric trucks simultaneously—at its Richmond facility.
Uncertainty of Tariffs for Canadian exporters and US importers
By August 1, the U.S. is set to impose a 35 percent tariff on all Canadian goods and up to 30 percent on European Union automotive imports—measures that follow earlier levies on steel, aluminum, and auto parts.
Future of North America infrastructure looks positive
As global trade pushes the limits of today’s ports, three gateways on North America’s coasts are quietly rewriting their blueprints to welcome the next generation of ultra‑large container ships.
Red Sea Shipping Shortcut Unlikely Before Q3 as Houthi Attacks Persist
Once seen as a potential Q3 shortcut, the Red Sea now looks closed to container shipping for months to come.
High-risk zones re-activated by Transport Canada as wildfire season sets new records
Western Canada’s 2025 wildfire season has already scorched massive swaths of forest—over 703,000 ha in B.C. and 663,000 ha in Alberta as of mid‑July—making it one of the most severe on record.
Inside Track: The importance of meeting face-to-face
While recent headlines highlight a shift in manufacturing from China to Vietnam, this trend has actually been unfolding for over a decade. Many Chinese companies have been steadily relocating operations to Vietnam, drawn by favorable economic conditions and strategic advantages. Even with the looming threat of new U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese exports, the country continues to benefit from this manufacturing …
Inside Track: The Extra Mile
At Canaan, people are our priority, which is what motivates our unrivaled commitment to customer service. When companies are deciding which freight forwarder to partner with to deliver a shipment, the value of a hands-on approach may not be immediately evident in the initial calculations. But our experience has shown us time and again that extra care given to each …
Inside Track: The Critical Role of Supply Chain Expertise in Humanitarian Aid
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: Who’s Behind the Wheel? Honouring the People Driving Our IndustryInside Track:
In logistics as in many other industries, 2025 has so far marked by uncertainty — threats of tariffs and of market volatility and of prolonged global conflict. Throughout our 44 years, Canaan has navigated times of opportunity and of challenge, but one thing has always proved to be the key to success: putting people first. The term “Business to business” …
Inside Track: On the ground at TPM25
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.