restoration
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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 ILWU President Bob McEllrath and PMA President Jim McKenna and has decided to curtail the talks for 12…
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Prince Rupert Port Authority funds cannery conservation project
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C.–The Prince Rupert Port Authority has announced that a contribution from its Community Investment Fund will benefit North Pacific Cannery’s Working Dock Restoration project, part of the historic site’s 125th anniversary conservation program. With the contribution of $200,000,…
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Prince Rupert port aids cannery restoration
Historical site is oldest remaining intact salmon cannery on the West Coast of North America
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US Customs, trade stakeholders, establish procedures for possible west coast trade disruption
WASHINGTON, D.C.–US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in conjunction with trade stakeholders, has established procedures to follow in the event of a possible west coast trade disruption that could cause major delays and diversions of vessel cargo arriving and departing…
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Canadian Trucking Alliance welcomes agreement to resume in-transit truck shipments through US
TORONTO,Ont.– The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says an agreement between the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a big step towards realizing one of the key outcomes of the Beyond the Border (BTB)…
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Light load: Big move for a Big Boy
Steam locomotive on the rails again
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McKeil Marine awarded for environmental leadership
HAMILTON, Ont.–The Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) is pleased to announce that Hamilton-based McKeil Marine Limited is the recipient of the 2013 HPA Environmental Excellence Award, recognizing the company’s dedication to environmental stewardship. “We are very pleased to recognize McKeil’s commitment…
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American Steamship Company, Shedd Aquarium, partner to protect Great Lakes
CHICAGO, Ill–American Steamship Company and Chicago’s John G. Shedd Aquarium are proud to share their common goal of protecting the Great Lakes, taking that message to communities along the shores. One of ASC’s 1,000-foot vessels, the M/V Indiana Harbor, is…
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Light load: Piggyback on the water
A look at the less serious side of supply chain
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Energy independence must be part of US economic growth plan: Jeb Bush tells TCA
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Committing to energy independence is key to the long term revival of the US economy, former Florida governor Association convention Jeb Bush, told delegates attending the 74th annual Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). It is one of four…
