Transportation Global shipping lines grapple with plunging rates, overcapacity and faltering recovery February 15, 2012 Towards the end of an eventful 2011, global shipping lines were doing their utmost to adjust to spreading economic malaise, especially in eurozone countries reeling under a sovereign debt crisis…
Transportation APTA calls on feds to stop Marine Atlantic rate increases January 19, 2012 DIEPPE, N.B. — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association is calling on the Canadian government to halt announced rate increases by Marine Atlantic. The ferry operator warned APTA that effective Feb.
Transportation Canada, Mexico reach expanded air transport agreement August 15, 2011 OTTAWA, Ont. — Canada and Mexico have reached an expanded air transport agreement in an effort to facilitate increased travel and trade between the two countries. “As Canada’s third largest…
Business Operations US logistics industry’s slow economic comeback continues in spite of challenges June 15, 2011 LOMBARD, Ill. – The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) released its 22nd “Annual State of Logistics Report®,” presented by Penske Logistics, today at a…
Transportation MTA to consumers: Expect to pay more for stuff March 1, 2011 WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) is warning shippers and consumers that the sharp increase in diesel prices will have to be passed along the supply chain. Diesel…
Transportation Canada reaches expanded air transport agreement with Egypt December 22, 2010 OTTAWA, Ont. — Canada has reached an expanded air transport agreement with Egypt that will allow airlines to operate more flights between the two countries and also adjust their prices…
Transportation Truckers protest as Marine Atlantic makes changes to reservation system June 17, 2010 ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. — Marine Atlantic continues to modify its commercial truck reservations system to appease carriers both large and small, but the changes did little to quell complaints and a…
Transportation Canadian ground transportation rates increase slightly in February May 3, 2010 TORONTO, Ont. — The latest Canadian General Freight Index data continues to suggest that ground transportation rates have stabilized. February’s results show a 1.6% increase in ground transportation rates for Canadian…
Transportation OTA asks Michigan DoT to reconsider Blue Water Bridge toll hikes November 16, 2009 SARNIA, Ont. — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is threatening to increase tolls for northbound commercial vehicles crossing the Blue Water Bridge from US$1.75 per…
Transportation Ontario fleets growing more optimistic: OTA survey October 29, 2009 TORONTO, Ont. — Increasing optimism and lingering uncertainty were the main feelings expressed in the Ontario Trucking Association’s fourth quarter Business e-Pulse Survey, conducted Oct. 5-23.