Transportation CPC nets $1.25 million for pallet return project October 27, 2009 COBOURG, Ont. — The Canadian Pallet Council (CPC) and its consortium members’ application for $1.25 million in funding…
Transportation Three Canadian fleets recognized as top fuel-savers by SmartWay October 9, 2009 LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Three Canadian carriers were recognized this week by the EPA SmartWay program for significantly reducing their CO2 emissions.
Health & Safety Lufthansa may drop cargo fleet if night flights banned September 3, 2009 FRANKFURT, Germany—Deutsche Lufthansa Cargo Chief Executive Carsten Spohr said the company could give up its fleet of cargo planes…
Transportation Glasvan Great Dane showcases first pluggable hybrid-electric terminal tractor August 26, 2009 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Glasvan Great Dane and Capacity of Texas yesterday showcased what they claim to be the very first pluggable hybrid-electric terminal tractor (PHETT) available…
Transportation US proposes to slash harmful ship emissions along the nation’s coastlines March 31, 2009 WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Environmental Protection Agency has asked the International Maritime Organization to create an emissions control…
Transportation Vessel slapped with $15,000 fine for P.E.I. oil spill February 17, 2009 SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — The BBC Nordland will have to pay a $15,000 penalty for illegally discharging a pollutant…
Transportation Canada moves to safeguard Arctic waters from pollution February 3, 2009 OTTAWA, Ont. — Legislation has been introduced in the House of Commons that would enhance Canada’s sovereignty over Arctic…
Transportation Legislation aims to protect Arctic sovereignty, control over marine activity December 9, 2008 OTTAWA, Ont.–Canada’s Transport Minister, John Baird, has introduced legislation in the House of Commons to enhance Canada’s sovereignty over Arctic waters and protect them…
Transportation OTA welcomes grant for anti-idling technologies November 4, 2008 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is hailing a provincial government announcement that promotes anti-idling technologies. The four-year, $15 million grant program is designed to assist operators of…
Transportation What a waste: EPA cracks down on idling waste haulers November 3, 2008 STOUGHTON, Mass. — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proven it’s serious about enforcing anti-idling laws, most recently handing out a US$27,200 idling fine to Waste Management. The company was…