transportation
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Roy Livraison Spécialisée Inc. first North American licensee of Ship To Home
MONTREAL, Que.– Clear Destination, Canadian provider of home delivery solutions, has just launched its Ship To Home technology, which consolidates home deliveries of large household items like furniture and appliances. The first North American licensee of Ship To Home is Roy Livraison…
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Truckers to meet with Minister in last attempt to avert port disruption
VANCOUVER, B.C.–Unifor representatives will meet with Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone in a final push to resolve the ongoing dispute between container truck drivers and the BC government that threatens to close Port Metro Vancouver for the second time in less…
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$7 Billion Makeover for Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Shipping
OTTAWA, Ont.–A new study reveals that more than $7 billion is being spent on asset renewal and infrastructure improvements in the bi-national Great Lakes-St. Lawrence shipping system. The investment survey, compiled by maritime trade consultants Martin Associates, tallies CDN $7.1…
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Seaway hits post recession high with 40 million tonnes of cargo
CORNWALL, Ont.– The Seaway concluded the 2014 navigation season with 40 million tonnes of cargo, which represents a full recovery from the 2009 global financial crisis and its ensuing aftermath. The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced today that the…
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US to grant operating authority to Mexican carriers following pilot project
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US is opening its borders to trucks from Mexico and will soon allow Mexican carriers to apply for authority to conduct long-haul, cross-border trucking services in the US. The US Department of Transportation made the announcement…
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Acting administrator appointed to Federal Railroad Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced has appointed Department of Transportation Chief of Staff Sarah Feinberg as Acting Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). She succeeds Joseph C. Szabo who was appointed and confirmed as the agency’s twelfth Administrator…
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Canadian transportation rates increased in October: CGFI
TORONTO, Ont. — The cost of ground transportation in Canada increased 1.2% in October, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index compiled by Nulogx. The base rate index, which excludes accessorial charges, went up 1.4% compared to September. Fuel…
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US, Mexico outline successes and objectives around improving cross-border commerce
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The US and Mexico said following the second meeting of their High-Level Economic Dialogue this week that they have seen progress in facilitating cross-border commerce over the past year and anticipate further achievements in 2015. A joint statement issued after…
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Accenture launches Ports Center of Excellence
HONG KONG, China–Accenture has launched a Ports Center of Excellence in Hong Kong which is focused on providing terminal operators with process excellence and technology implementation for performance management, operations management and enterprise management. Industry specialists at the Accenture Ports…
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WWL vehicle services Americas expands in Mexico
LYSAKER, Norway– Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has expanded its Mexico operations with the acquisition of integrated logistics provider Carlogistics. The expansion adds two facilities and nearly 100 employees to WWL’s auto logistics network in Mexico. Processing centers in Cuautitlan (just…