Canada
avril 18, 2018
WTO Forecasts Global Growth
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is forecasting global trade growth of 4.4% in 2018 after a 4.7% increase in 2017, the strongest performance in six years. (source: Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg)
READ MORE >mars 19, 2018
Canada to Review Port System Optimization
Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced a formal review of Canada Port Authorities to optimize their role in the transportation system as strategic assets that support inclusive and sustainable growth and trade.
READ MORE >mars 14, 2018
IATA Symposium Highlights Technology Trends
At a workshop held during IATA’s World Cargo Symposium, moderators sparked an interactive discussion about how technology can be applied to the air cargo business and the hurdles ahead. Whether it’s blockchain, artificial intelligence (A.I.), augmented reality, or the “internet…
READ MORE >février 8, 2018
Winter Weather Affecting Paris
Due to heavy snowfall in the region, Paris airports are facing disruptions in operations, including flight delays and cancellations. Unfortunately, this means that our personnel are unable to get freight shipments to and from the airport. The winter weather is forecasted…
READ MORE >février 6, 2018
Free Webinar on IMO Polar Code
Diminishing ice in the Arctic will have significant consequences for commercial shippers that rely on the Northern Sea Route. A free webinar offered by IHS Markit/Fairplay on February 7 will focus on how the IMO Polar Code, which went into force…
READ MORE >janvier 12, 2018
Canada Expected to Enforce ELD Mandate
Like the United States, Canada is expected to require that truckers use electronic logging devices (ELDs) by 2020.
READ MORE >décembre 15, 2017
Port of Quebec to Build Major New Container Terminal
The Quebec Port Authority has announced plans to build a container terminal at the site of the Beauport 2020 project to significantly boost its role as a key gateway in the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence corridor.
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