Regulatory, Legislative
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U.S. analysts think CP deal will be approved
Canadian Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Kansas City Southern has a good chance of getting the green light because there is little overlap between the two lines
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Extension of Border Operating Model no surprise, say UK forwarders
British International Freight Association (BIFA), the United Kingdom trade association representing freight forwarders welcomes the extension as large sectors of trade community were unprepared after Brexit changes
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New rules to prevent runaway rail equipment
Minister of Transport has issued two orders under the Railway Safety Act to reduce the risk of uncontrolled movement of rail equipment
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New winter rail rules introduced
Rules now require railways to have a winter operation plan for each subdivision where higher risk key trains operate
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U.S. ruling may make it harder to cut train crew sizes
Opens the door for states to require two-man crews on freight trains that haul crude oil, ethanol and other hazardous commodities
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FAA approves unattended drone flights
American Robotics has received approval to operate drones without operators on site
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Brexit red tape leaves fish rotting
Fishing industry says it is tangled in post-Brexit red tape
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Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) makes digital documents available
Data and process standards for the submission of shipping instructions and issue of bills of lading (B/L) have been published
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Ontario caps food delivery fees
Food delivery companies will be required to limit the rates they charge to 20 per cent for each transaction
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Environmentalists unhappy with Arctic fuel ban loopholes
New ban on a highly polluting shipping fuel in Arctic waters is full of gaps and Canada should not make use of loopholes, says World Wildlife Fund