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Toyota Canada honours Manitoulin Transport with 2014 “Parts Carrier of the Year” aard
TORONTO, Ont.–Toyota Canada’s 2014 Parts Carrier of the Year Award has been won by Manitoulin Transport. For the past 14 years, Toyota has awarded the honour to the parts logistics company that has a relentless focus on customer service with…
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Air Canada Cargo to offer DuPont Tyvek Air Cargo covers on its fresh and pharma shipments
MONTREAL, Que.–Air Canada Cargo is introducing DuPont Tyvek Air Cargo Covers, now offered as an optional value-added feature for AC Fresh and AC Pharmacair shipments. “Further to testing the DuPont Tyvek Air Cargo Covers on perishable and pharmaceutical shipments and…
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Canada plans air cargo self-screening
OTTAWA, Ont.– The federal government is moving ahead with a new system that would allow shippers to screen cargo before it gets to the airport, acknowledging “security gaps” that could leave airliners vulnerable to a terrorist attack. Transport Canada says…
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TT Club says contamination “primary cause” of tank container claims
SHANGHAI, China–Speaking at the Asia Tank Container Organization’s General Meeting (@tco Asia) in Shanghai, TT Club’s Regional Director, Asia-Pacific Phillip Emmanuel outlined the major risk exposures facing the tank container industry. Based on analysis of the Club’s claims experience resulting…
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Reducing lift truck damage to pallet rack and plant: a primer
STEVENS POINT, Wi.–Like busy freeways, plants and warehouses have had to squeeze more traffic into less space as the cost of real estate has risen over the years. With more product and equipment packed tighter, operating with more just-in-time logistics,…
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TSB seeks more diligent reporting from rail as data review identifies discrepancie
GATINEAU, Que.– A review of reportable rail occurrences conducted by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada has identified late and missing accident information from the three railway companies it examined. The TSB is calling on all railway companies to meet…
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Canada, B.C. Governments unveil new model for Port Metro Vancouver container trucking industry
VANCOUVER, B.C.–The Governments of Canada and British Columbia released a statement today regarding the unveiling of the new model for the Port Metro Vancouver Container Trucking Industry. Wednesday, the Governments of Canada and BC announced actions that will be taken…
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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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UPS’ “Pain in the Supply Chain” survey looks at top global healthcare trends
BURLINGTON, Ont.– UPS has released findings from its latest Global Healthcare Survey. The 7th annual Pain in the Supply Chain survey examined several pertinent trends driving change, and impacting healthcare companies’ businesses and supply chains. Among the trends were changing…
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NLI International going “above and beyond” with their direct to home delivery programs
MISSISSAUGA – NLI International, a newly formed provider of direct to home delivery solutions for high end furniture, electronics and appliances purchased online, has taken a critical step in its development with the official opening of its Mississauga, Ont. distribution…