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CBP releases regulatory agenda affecting international trade
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The departments of Homeland Security and the Treasury have recently issued their semiannual regulatory agendas, which list the following regulations affecting international trade that could be issued within the next year as well as rulemaking proceedings that have been…
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CIFFA seeks national intermodal marine transportation strategy
TORONTO, Ont.–The Canadian International Freight Forwarders’ Association (CIFFA) has written a letter to the federal Minister of Transport, Lisa Raitt, on the subject of Canada’s Critical Intermodal Capabilities at Port Metro Vancouver. CIFFA noted in its newsletter bulletin today that…
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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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15th Freighters and Belly Cargo World Conference takes place in Budapest, Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hung.–Budapest Airport aims to turn Hungary into the gateway to Europe. While this remains a priority, the development of the Hungarian economy provides a good basis and demand for the cargo airlines. These were amongst the most important points…
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CILTNA GTA Region Chapter conference offers “mini outlook” on growth trends, sustainability
MISSISSAUGA, Ont.–The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in North America held its Mini Outlook Transportation Conference September 23 at the Mississauga Convention Centre. The event featured a keynote speech by Howard Eng, the President and CEO of the Greater…
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Stakeholders should “take lessons from the past” in dealing with Port Metro Vancouver challenges: consultant
MISSISSAUGA, Ont.–Scott Galloway, a transportation consultant and the West Coast representative for the Freight Management Association of Canada, gave a speech at the CILTNA GTA region chapter’s Mini Outlook Transportation Conference Tuesday, outlining the “pending challenges” at Port Metro Vancouver.…
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Mullen Group Ltd., Kriska Holdings Ltd. investing in new ‘growth orientated’ transportation and logistics company
OKOTOKS, Alta., PRESCOTT, Ont.–Mullen Group Ltd. and Kriska Holdings Limited are pleased to announce that they have entered into a letter of intent (“LOI”) in which Mullen Group and Kriska Holdings have agreed to create Kriska Transportation Group Limited (“Kriska…
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Behind the Kriska-Mullen deal
PRESCOTT, Ont. — As reported earlier, Mullen Group Ltd. and Kriska Holdings Ltd. have decided to combine some of their operations. In essence they are forming a new holding company (Kriska Transportation Group) which will oversee the activities of both…
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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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Truck seller becomes bio-fuel producer
CHATHAM, Ont. – A used truck dealer plans on turning waste wood by-products into diesel fuel. “All of the provinces are increasing their [fuel] blending requirements, so we see this as the future,” said TATRO Trucks Ltd. corporate financial controller…