Canada

September 22, 2022


Shippers Would Like to See Rail Service Reform

While rail shippers are greatly relieved that last week’s potential strike was averted after two of the biggest rail unions reached a tentative agreement with U.S. freight railroads for a new contract, shippers are still wary about whether ratification of the…

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May 18, 2022


Rail Congestion Critical at CN Rail Yard in Toronto

Due to persistent congestion, truckers moving containers to/from CN Railway's rail yard in Toronto are experiencing abnormal waiting time (sometimes in excess of 6 hours) and challenges in obtaining CN's highly limited appointment slots. These hindrances to service can result…

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February 28, 2022


EMO Trans Canada Certified as CIFFA Member

EMO Trans Canada is proud to announce that it is now officially a member of the Canada International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA). CIFFA’s members work together to support and protect the industry and its workers with uniform trade practices and…

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December 9, 2021


Port of Vancouver Emerging From Floods

After a historic rainfall left British Columbia under floodwaters, roads and rail lines are being repaired, and the Port of Vancouver is starting to work through a backlog of cargo and vessels (source: Bloomberg).

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October 16, 2021


Congestion Mounts at Port of Vancouver

Between mid-August and late September, cargo flow in Vancouver took a major turn for the worse with a surge of imports before the holidays filling warehouses and boxes piling up at marine terminals (source: the Loadstar).

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