Canada hits back with counter-tariffs on 700 U.S. goods worth $28B
Canada is responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated trade war escalations with counter-tariffs against more than 700 American goods amounting to $27.6 billion and rolling out supports for workers affected by the trade war, the federal government said on Tuesday. “We’ll be smart and we’ll be strategic and we’ll fight for every one of these jobs,” […]
Experts say consumers will pay more as rising fuel costs hit shipping industry
As the war in Iran continues, the rising fuel prices are also increasing costs for Canadian shippers, with effects being felt by consumers in the broader economy. The price of heavy fuel oil — used to power container ships and other large vessels — at the world’s top 20 refuelling hubs has nearly doubled since […]
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
Air Canada Cargo is partnering with GTA dnata at Toronto Pearson International Airport to provide specialized handling services for pharmaceutical shipments. The collaboration is designed to improve the safe and secure transportation of temperature-sensitive medicines through Toronto. CEIV-Certified Pharmaceutical Handling GTA dnata’s facility is certified under the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) CEIV Pharma program, […]
Winter Storm in Toronto Causing Delays – Office to close early
A winter storm affecting the Greater Toronto Area has caused disruptions to transportation and logistics operations. Businesses and customers should expect delays in pickups and deliveries as hazardous weather conditions impact roads and air cargo operations. Toronto Pearson International Airport has also reported delays affecting cargo operations, creating additional challenges for shipments moving through the […]
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 has been exploring the possibility of increasing speed limits on more sections of its provincial highway network, with the goal of improving travel times and reducing congestion. The discussion has focused particularly on 400-series highways, where some road sections are considered capable of safely handling higher speeds. The province has previously increased speed limits […]
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) to deploy drones at ON manufacturing facility
DDC to deploy drones at ON manufacturing facility Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) is taking another step toward making drone-based logistics a practical part of industrial supply chains. The company has announced plans to deploy its drone delivery platform for Vision Profile Extrusions Limited, a manufacturing company with properties in Vaughan, Ontario. The project is designed […]