Business Operations EDC finances Mexican OEM supplier Metalsa February 4, 2015 OTTAWA, Ont.–Export Development Canada (EDC) announced a USD $100 M financing deal with Metalsa, S.A de C.V. (Metalsa), a Mexico-based OEM producer of automotive structures such as chassis, suspension, cradles…
Transportation WWL vehicle services Americas expands in Mexico January 8, 2015 LYSAKER, Norway– Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has expanded its Mexico operations with the acquisition of integrated logistics provider Carlogistics. The expansion adds two facilities and nearly 100 employees to WWL’s…
Human Resources CITT announces elections to Board of Directors November 26, 2014 TORONTO, Ont.–The following CITT-certified Logistics Professionals (CCLPs)Â in good standing were elected to the CITT Board of Directors at the 56th Annual General Meeting of members held in Calgary on October…
Sustainability Continued economic strength ahead, senior Scotiabank economist predicts October 15, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont.– Leading economic indicators are pointing towards continued economic growth and favourable conditions for motor carriers. That was the upbeat message from Carlos…
Sustainability Georgia Ports Authority tops 3 million TEUs July 29, 2014 SAVANNAH, Ga.– The Georgia Ports Authority moved more than 29 million tons of cargo, 3 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) and more than 700,000 auto and…
Sustainability Commodity prices edge down in June: Scotiabank July 29, 2014 TORONTO, Ont.–Scotiabank’s Commodity Price Index inched down by 0.7% month-over-month (m/m) in June, but has climbed 8.9% from last December’s low — led by stronger oil and…
Financial performance Accenture enhances its air cargo pricing software July 28, 2014 NEW YORK, N.Y.—Accenture has released a new version of its Air Cargo Pricing software designed to help air cargo carriers better compete. Part…
Sustainability More to be done on rail safety: Unifor July 8, 2014 TORONTO, Ont.–Unifor National President Jerry Dias is calling on the federal government to take measures to better regulate the rail industry, in light of the anniversary of…
Security A police officer’s view of cargo crime June 25, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. – In the grand scheme of things, Trevor Archibald knows that there is no way to be completely successful at his job, but rather than discouraging him, he…
Sustainability Chairman elected for Georgia Ports Authority June 24, 2014 SAVANNAH, Ga.–The Board of Directors of the Georgia Ports Authority has elected James A. Walters of Gainesville to serve as chairman. “Jim’s background in…