CIFFA warns of “domino effect of West Coast port issues” on air and ocean transport

TORONTO, Ont.–The Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association, CIFFA, has issued a special bulletin advising its members about the domino effects of West Coast Port issues impacting air and ccean transport. CIFFA…

ILWU stops talks for 12 days; US shipper groups call for action

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.–The  Pacific Maritime Association said that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union is refusing to hold so-called “big-table” talks between chief negotiators…

Over 60 organizations seek Obama’s help to end US West Coast port crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Agriculture Transportation Coalition and 60 other organizations representing growers of nearly every crop are calling on US President Obama to take action to end West…

Ontario Transportation Minister Del Duca makes policy announcements at OTA Convention

TORONTO, Ont.– Ontario Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca used the backdrop of the Ontario Trucking Association’s 88th annual convention to make three major policy announcements –…

Air Canada Cargo approves more GPS tracking devices

MONTREAL, Que.–Air Canada Cargo announced the approval of several additional GPS tracking devices for use on its aircraft, enabling shippers to monitor the location and environmental conditions…

Greenbrier calls for safer tank car design

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.– The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. continues to advocate for safer tank cars by filing comments to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) issued by the…

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions president to retire March 2015

MIAMI, Fla.–Ryder System, Inc. announced that its Global Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) President John H. Williford will retire in March of 2015. At that time, the dedicated…

Billion dollar challenge for ship operators and insurers as Panama Canal expands

NEW YORK, N.Y.–As the Panama Canal prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, insurers are warning of the increased risks that will arise from its plan to double…

Shipping lines ‘takers, not makers’, TOC Europe delegates hear

LONDON, UK–Container shipping lines are not performing up to the standards required of them by their customers, delegates heard on the first day of the 39th TOC…

A police officer’s view of cargo crime

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…