Truck modernization program approved at Port of Los Angeles

SAN PEDRO, Calif.-The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners and the Gateway Cities Council will fund their Truck Fleet Modernization Program with an additional $4.7 million over the next three…

Purolator launches Toronto hybrid electric fleet

TORONTO, Ont. — Purolator Courier Ltd. has launched its first ten hybrid electric delivery vehicles. The Hybrid Electric Delivery Vehicles (“HEVs”) were placed by Purolator into its Toronto curb-side delivery…

Fast truck lane in B.C. gets $2.6. million extension

VANCOUVER, B.C. – A new extension of the Highway 15 NEXUS/FAST truck lane in Surrey will be built to ease congestion and enhance security at the Pacific Highway Border Crossing.

New emissions rules to trigger product upgrades of marine generator sets

PALO ALTO, California- Marine manufacturers are initiating earnest efforts to improve their products to meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations mandating reduction in emissions from…

Canada signs declaration to strengthen marine safety

Canada, together with over 40 other countries and international organizations from Europe and the Pacific Rim, has signed a declaration on port state control which underlines joint commitments to eliminate…

Sarnia mayor locks horns with OTA president over truck line-ups

Sarnia mayor Mike Bradley and OTA president David Bradley (no relation) have locked horns over truck line-ups at the Bluewater Bridge. On June 29th, the mayor wrote OTA stating that…

Transport Canada strengthens marine security requirements for vessels, facilities and ports

Transport Canada has established the Marine Transportation Security Regulations, strengthening its security requirements for vessels, marine facilities and ports. These regulations, which have been approved by the Governor in Council…

Welland Canal opens for 175th season

The Welland Canal has officially opened for its 175th consecutive year of service. Dick Corfe, President and CEO of The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, opened the canal with…

CTA unhappy with Environment Minister’s comments

The Canadian Trucking Alliance has responded to comments made by federal environment minister, David Anderson, which raise the prospect of increased federal excise taxes on fuel. The minister was…

Port of Vancouver Axis container hub to boost capacity

Vancouver Port Authority and its private sector partner, Fraser Group Holdings, have announced the phase 1 completion of a new $35 million container handling facility that aims to increase the…