Catastrophe
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Mother Nature, human nature and the nature of technology
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Although they may feel like opposing forces, evolving technology and changing weather are working to alter both the trucking industry and the people in it. Silvy Wright, president and CEO of insurance provider Northbridge Financial Corp., told…
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Post-mortem of a recession: What has changed?
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Many shippers and carriers have emerged from the Great Recession leaner and more efficient than ever before, but the economic catastrophe has left a permanent mark on the transport industry. Carrier and shipper executives who came together…
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Bison Transport moving ahead with LCV hub in Windsor (October 01, 2010)
Bison Transport has received approval to build a $2.5-million truck marshalling yard just east of Windsor which will serve as a hub for its long combination vehicle (LCV) operations. Bison plans to use the yard to drop the second trailer…
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U of T student wins award for transportation research study
PARIS, France — One of the two Canadians shortlisted for Young Researcher of the Year Award has won the prestigious prize. Hossam Abdelgawad, a 27-year-old PhD-candidate from the University of Toronto but of Egyptian heritage, will be honoured today at…
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VIEWPOINT: The cold reality about global warming
Global warming and what we should do about it, is definitely, pardon the pun, a hot issue. Our August issue feature about forward-thinking shippers and carriers who are already taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated several calls and…
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Supply chains a strategic key to business future, say corporate execs
CHICAGO, Ill.- An increasing number of senior corporate leaders surveyed in Europe and the United States say they recognize the success of their businesses is tied very closely to the effective management of their supply chains, according to a new…