Supply Chain Port of Vancouver sees record volumes for second straight year February 28, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – It was a banner year for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority in 2018, with record cargo volumes passing through Canada’s largest port. Last year saw 147 million…
Business Management Several factors disrupting the future of the transportation industry February 25, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – Numerous societal trends are changing the direction the trucking industry must steer into the future, including urban congestion, an aging population, and the impact of evolving technologies.
Infrastructure Trucking and trade November 2, 2018 Fields on Wheels panel addresses trade, MELT, and truck transportation in Manitoba
Supply Chain Congestion costs trucking industry 1.2 billion hours October 18, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – Traffic congestion in the U.S. cost the trucking industry US$74.5 billion in 2016, a 0.5% increase over the previous year. That’s according to new research from the…
Regulations Cross-border trucking to be addressed during CTRF conference September 18, 2018 WINNIPEG, Man. – Registration is open for the 23rd annual Fields on Wheels Conference, which will tackle ongoing issues with cross-border trade between Canada and the U.S. With tariffs being…
Supply Chain Amazon to open two new distribution centers July 26, 2018 CALEDON, Ont. – For the second time this month Amazon has announced a new fulfilment center in Ontario, with centers set to open in Caledon and Ottawa by the end…
Regulations Pilot programs aim to increase gateway efficiencies for truck drivers June 4, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – A pair of pilot programs will move forward to help productivity outcomes for the drayage sector and improve gateway efficiency. Following collaboration between the Vancouver Fraser Port…
Supply Chain Truck tonnage surges 9.5% compared to April 2017 May 22, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) truck tonnage index was up 9.5% in April compared to the same time last year, the largest ever year-over-year increase since October 2017.
Business Management Transportation leaders must be adaptable if they are to thrive April 22, 2018 BANFF, Alta. – With the impact transportation has on Alberta’s supply chain, it’s vital the industry has leaders who are able to adapt to the ever-changing environment. That’s according to…
Supply Chain ‘Reefer’ trucks to deliver groceries to GO stations in new program February 26, 2018 BRAMPTON, Ont. – Refrigerated (“reefer”) trucks will soon be camped out at five Toronto-area GO Train stations to bring groceries to customers. Metrolinx, the Ontario agency responsible for providing transit…
Business Management Three Canadian dealerships added to Trail King’s network January 11, 2018 MITCHELL, S.D. – Trailer manufacturer Trail King Industries has announced 12 new dealers across North America, including three in Canada, two of which are in the west. Expanding its dealer…
Infrastructure Speedee Transport expands B.C. facility to include cold storage December 27, 2017 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Speedee Transport has expanded its Delta, B.C. facility adding a cold storage warehouse to meet market demand in the area. Speedee will open the new cold chain…
Business Management TransCore reports strong volumes in first three quarters of 2017 October 23, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics says total loads are up 43.2% year-over-year in the first nine months of 2017, with load volumes the highest ever recorded during the period…
Supply Chain September productivity highest since March 2011 October 12, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index indicates that September’s productivity reading advanced at the highest level since March 2011. “Seasonally adjusted, the productivity reading of 63 was up from…
Business Management U.S. trailer builds up 14% in August September 25, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – August trailer builds were up 14% sequentially and 9% year-over-year, a month that ties March for the longest trailer OEM work schedule of the year. With three…
