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RBC survey reports Canadian Manufacturing PMI at three-month low
TORONTO, Ont.–The RBC PMI, a monthly survey conducted in association with Markit and the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) has provided an indicator of current trends in the Canadian manufacturing sector. The seasonally adjusted RBC Canadian Manufacturing PMI remained in firm expansion…
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October FTR Shippers Conditions Index reflects easing of capacity constraints
Bloomington, Ind.– FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for October, at a reading of -5.5, reflects a modest, temporary improvement in capacity conditions. While the capacity conditions have moved out of the critical danger zone of a few months ago, the trucking…
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CSX targets crossborder trade with new Montreal intermodal terminal
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–CSX announced the opening of a new intermodal terminal in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield near Montreal, Quebec. The facility expands CSX’s intermodal network capacity and offers Canadian customers domestic and international service that connects with the railroad’s 21,000 mile network in the United…
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Port Metro Vancouver provides update on Deltaport improvement project
VANCOUVER, B.C.–Port Metro Vancouver has provided a December update on its Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project, which is a series of improvements to the existing Deltaport Terminal to increase container capacity by 600,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Port Metro Vancouver…
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Controversial US hours-of-service reset provisions suspended for two years
by Truck News WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two of the more contentious elements of the US hours-of-service regulations put into place in 2013 has been suspended for two years as part of an omnibus spending bill voted through late Saturday night.…
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Air Canada Cargo to introduce new routes, more capacity
MONTREAL, Que.–Air Canada Cargo has announced new routes and more capacity in December. The company begins direct, year-round service to and from Rio de Janeiro and Panama City. Additional flights, as well as aircraft upgauges, continue throughout December and into January, including to and…
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UPS Expands Four North American distribution facilities
ATLANTA, Ga.–UPS has announced the addition of three buildings and the expansion of another in four North American locations, boosting its supply chain solutions network size by nearly 1.2 million sq. ft. Rapid growth of customers in the high-tech, industrial…
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Transplace expands Canadian operation
DALLAS, Tex.–Transplace announced its Canadian office expansion to both Calgary and the Greater Montreal area, further increasing its business across Canada and cross-border throughout North America. “We are excited to announce the expansion of our Canadian division. The new facility…
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C.H. Robinson Receives Driscoll’s U.S. Carrier of the Year Award
EDEN PRAIRIE, Mn.–C.H. Robinson has been named Driscoll’s 2014 U.S. Carrier of the Year during their first annual carrier recognition event in Watsonville, CA. During the event, Driscoll’s supply chain executives presented awards to a select group of transportation providers based…
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Oracle Introduces project-driven supply chain solution
REDWOOD SHORES, Cal.– Extending its commitment to helping customers enhance project performance and increase profitability, Oracle today announced the Oracle solution for Project-Driven Supply Chain. The new integrated initiative allows project managers and material planners to enhance collaboration, material planning, decision-making,…