Canada
mai 22, 2019
U.S., Canada, and Mexico Suspend Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
On May 17, 2019, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that a trade agreement has been reached with Canada and Mexico and as a result, the U.S. will remove Section 232 tariffs for steel and aluminum imports from Canada and…
READ MORE >mai 17, 2019
Winnipeg Announces Airport Expansion
Winnipeg Airport Authority (WAA) has outlined upcoming cargo infrastructure expansion plans at Winnipeg Airport (YWG), which will include construction of a new C$27 million Ground Services Equipment Building (GSE) on the east side and redevelopment of land on the west side of the airport’s property.
READ MORE >mai 3, 2019
Shipping Organization Asked for Clarifications on IMO 2020
As carriers prepare for compliance with the upcoming low sulfur fuel limit, the International Maritime Organization has been asked to clarify four areas of IMO 2020: safety issues; education on fuel handling; compliance reporting; and how consistent global regulation will…
READ MORE >avril 23, 2019
Digital Container Association Formed to Establish Common IT Standards
Ocean carriers MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced last week the establishment of the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA). The organization’s leadership says that the main aim of DGSA is to establish common information technology standards to make the…
READ MORE >avril 15, 2019
Halifax Airport Expands to Accommodate Booming Seafood Industry
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is gearing up for construction projects to accommodate the rising tide of seafood shipments (source: Loadstar).
READ MORE >avril 5, 2019
Traffic To Midwestern Ports Robust via St. Lawrence Seaway
Great Lakes ports are forecasting a "stellar" shipping season after the St. Lawrence Seaway reopened on Tuesday, allowing hulking international cargo ships known as ‘salties’ to pass through to Midwestern ports including the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Iron ore, petroleum…
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