US tariff policy ‘hasn’t changed’ despite supreme court ruling, trade chief says
Top US trade negotiator Jamieson Greer insisted on Sunday that the Trump administration was set to persist with its tariffs policy, two days after the supreme court declared many of Donald Trump’s tariffs illegal. The ruling issued on Friday by the highest US court was a sharp rebuke to the Republican president that toppled a key pillar of his aggressive economic agenda – […]
Transport minister orders trains to use handbrakes after deadly derailment – Canadian Shipper
Calgary, AB — Canada’s transport minister has ordered the use of handbrakes on all trains stopped on mountain slopes following a deadly derailment earlier this week in the Rocky Mountains. Marc Garneau said in a statement late Friday that the order is a precaution until the cause of the derailment is determined. It takes effect […]
Air Canada Cargo to offer CEIV for shipments with GTA dnata – Canadian Shipper
Montreal, QC — Air Canada Cargo announced it is collaborating with GTA dnata at its hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport to provide its customers specialized in pharmaceutical shipments with industry-leading service. As of February 26, 2019, all export and import pharmaceutical shipments booked with Air Canada Cargo that originate in, are destined to and […]
Winter Storm in Toronto Causing Delays – Office to close early
February 12th, 2019 – Due to the winter storm currently affecting the greater Toronto area please note that delays are likely with pickups/deliveries. Toronto Pearson airport has also advised of delays that will affect cargo operations. These delays will likely last for the next 24 hours. Our offices will be closing by 2PM (EST) and […]
Quebec Spring Thaw Dates – 2019
Quebec Spring Thaw Dates – 2019 The Ministère reminds users of heavy vehicles and shippers that the authorized load limits are reduced during the thaw period on all public roads. This is done every year to account for the road network’s lower bearing capacity during this period. For the thaw period of 2019, the official […]
Ontario exploring the option of increasing speed limits on provincial highways.
Ontario exploring the option of increasing speed limits on provincial highways. Ontario’s government plans to launch a review of speed limits on provincial highways, with the transportation minister musing that some of those roads can safely handle traffic at 120 kilometres per hour. Here’s a look at the context around the issue: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-speed-limit-explainer-1.5123724
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) to deploy drones at ON manufacturing facility
DDC to deploy drones at ON manufacturing facility