The World Economic Forum opened today. Climate change is the most-feared risk of respondents to a WEF poll. Brian Aoaeh comments that disruption of global supply chains is the real fear.
Ex-chief financial officer of Hyndman Transport accuses Celadon in affidavit of depleting funds generated by profitable core business in Canada and hurting former drivers’ and others employees’ ability to claim more than C$2 million in unpaid compensation.
Celadon Group plans to ask Canadian court to recognize its U.S. Chapter 11 case as judge takes further steps to lock down Hyndman Transport assets.
The U.S. Energy Department will continue to allow the licensed export of highly enriched uranium for overseas medical isotope production for another two years.
A dispute over France’s digital services tax has the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative considering up to 100% tariffs on French champagne and sparkling wine imports.
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Sale of Winnipeg terminal for C$4.25 million to commercial real estate firm appears set to be tied up in Canadian courts, where U.S. trucking giant’s failure to initiate timely bankruptcy proceedings north of the border may come back to haunt it and its creditors.
Deal to buy Utah-based company will expand Parkland Fuel’s presence in the Western United States with 84 locations and 63 trucks.
Five Pakistani men are charged with duping 29 U.S. companies into illicitly exporting equipment and components to the blacklisted Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and Advanced Engineering Research Organization.
Los Angeles port signals efficiency gains as the third-largest container alliance plans additional SE Asia stops.
Overwhelming approval of U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act paves new trade pact’s way to President Trump’s desk for signature.
Brian Aoaeh writes about the challenges and opportunities of logistics in Africa – and what will likely occur in the next few years.
“We are seeing drawback for commodities/products where we did not see it before,” said Michael Cerny, chief legal officer for duty drawback specialist Charter Brokerage.
Canadian auto manufacturer says it will stop developing self-driving technology with the U.S. ride-sharing company as it announces lower sales outlook for 2020.
Celadon Group can’t sell off facilities without Canadian court’s OK, judge says as he prepares to place shuttered trucking company in receivership; ruling a victory for former employees, setback for U.S. creditors.
Improving rail volumes and service are among the crucial issues to look out for as the railroads reveal their 2020 guidance in the coming days.
As a result of trade agreement signed at the White House on Wednesday, China has pledged to increase imports of American goods and services by at least $200 billion.
Canadian-based carrier Highlight Motor Group receives $55 million private equity investment to accelerate North American expansion.
Lawyer representing 211 ex-Hyndman Transport personnel wants Canadian company placed in receivership to help secure more than C$2 million in unpaid compensation.
Digital business-to-business freight marketplaceTrella helps reduce costs by automating logistics processes.
The CEO is in India to attend the inaugural Amazon Smbhav summit bringing more than 3,000 small businesses together.
Few freight forwarders currently offer shipper-owned containers due to the lack of market transparency in their sourcing.
U.S. federal judge clears Celadon Group to proceed with sale of Ontario facility to Wyndham Street Investments for C$12 million in a deal that could make it harder for Canadian former employees to secure financial claims.
Phase One of the U.S.-China trade deal is scheduled to take effect Wednesday. Read CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco’s take on how that trade has changed since the tariff war began — and how it may never be quite the same.
Atlantic Canada trucking industry braces for the fallout as Nova Scotia pulp mill owner recasts closure as a deep sleep while company scrambles to find a solution for its waste product.
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the Iranian metals industry generates billions of dollars for the regime, contributing to its nuclear weapons program.
E-scooter startup Lime is stopping operations in a dozen cities across the world and laying off 14% of its workforce.
One of few viable trade lanes between Canada and Iran could become collateral damage after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says surface-to-air missile likely brought down Ukranian airliner with 63 Canadians aboard.
A bipartisan group of U.S. House and Senate lawmakers see export controls as a means to punish those Chinese officials and companies involved in human rights abuses in western China and Hong Kong.
Companies from Amazon to Zulily agree to help Customs and Border Protection figure out how to identify and target high-risk shipments.
Lunar New Year marks traditional ocean shipping slowdown, but U.S.-China trade tiff means extra slack.
“As long as I’m president of the United States, Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” President Trump said in a televised address to the nation.
Senate Finance Committee overwhelmingly approves replacement trade agreement to NAFTA and paves way for full chamber consideration.
Seko Logistics acquires Air-City to boost exposure in NYC and China
Drop in imports and exports in November occurred as Canadian National network’s capacity declined by 90% amid an eight-day rail worker strike.
Importing and selling counterfeit Native American-style jewelry violates the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
Businesses today are looking to make last-mile deliveries as flexible as possible to ensure high-quality customer experience.
Grounded airline handled 10-15% of air cargo in India
The use of drones and other technology will help ports streamline operations, increase safety and vigilance for drugs and pollution.
The Jones Act has been in effect for nearly 100 years. Read about its pros and cons in this commentary by Darren Prokop.
HERE Mobility has over 700 supply and demand partners active on its mobility marketplace across 100 major cities in the world.
Overseas shipping – particularly during the holidays – can be difficult. Here are some tips for making the process easier and more successful.
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The extended strength in the official manufacturing PMI is positive for markets and aided by a drop in U.S.-China trade tensions.
India spends 14% of its GDP on logistics; the country’s government is actively looking to reduce that amount by introducing key reforms in the sector.
Some of the most congested roads in Texas are not necessarily all that bad for truckers.
President Trump said he plans to travel to Beijing sometime this year to start the next round of trade negotiations with China.
The flatbed and oil field service carrier was subject to a class action lawsuit for not paying overtime.
The carrier operated in two markets that have suffered in 2019: flatbed and oil service.
The World Food Program says it has the trucking and logistics capacity to face growing hunger crisis in African nation, but needs millions of dollars in funding.
IMO2020 is an environmental rule effective January 1, 2020 that regulates how much sulfur a ship can give out in its exhaust.
Prospective buyers can bid on defunct Canadian firm’s trucks, trailers and a contract to haul cement to a diamond mine.
Ben Thrower writes about recent changes in Mexico’s oil policies and how they may harm the country.
Federal investigation into dismissals at Celadon Canadian subsidiary Hyndman Transport might give Ontario court pause before embracing Chapter 11 proceedings in the United States.
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International trade and customs attorney Zhaokang Jiang explains how China is aiming to improve cross-border trade efficiency, create fair competition and ensure compliance and sustainable growth.
Air Cargo Market Expert Jesse Cohen writes an insightful commentary on what the outlook for air cargo is in 2020.
A strong U.S. economy should see Europe-North America container volume growth of 3%+ next year, but clouds hover over the trade.
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security will expand export licensing requirements for technologies intended for military applications.
New Zealand’s Mainfreight spells out “MERRY XMAS” with its trucks and trailers for an aerial photo that delights Facebook users.
A global effort is underway to slash harmful emissions from ocean-going ships. Liquefied natural gas will likely play an important — but only partial — role in that endeavor.
Ministry’s probe into terminations at Hyndman Transport following shutdown could lead to hefty payouts for former drivers and other staff.
Ores and wastes are arguably the two most important materials transported in the nuclear cycle. FreightWaves asks how they are shipped. The answer is: carefully.
A trade war truce is not stopping multinationals from exploring alternative sourcing options to China, but moving supply chains is difficult, says expert.
Employees’ and contractors’ struggles with Celadon-owned Hyndman over outstanding pay and questions about the fate of leased trucks are compounded by the lack of legal proceedings in Canada, but that could change.
Aircraft return to service with loading restrictions
Tactile Mobility will provide access to over 10 terabytes of tactile data across more than 10 million km of public roads globally on the HERE Marketplace.
The Chinese government said the tariff reductions will help expand imports of key consumer products.
The digitalization of Navantia’s purchasing and procurement segments have led to a 52% increase in purchasing efficiency and reduced its supply cycle time by 25%.
New campaign pushes Ottawa to crack down on Canadian carriers engaging in driver misclassification scheme.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Truckers hail House passage of USMCA trade pact; officials discover never-before-seen […]
This week: productivity; freeway truck fire; telematics; truck roll-over deaths; ecstasy drug-bust; cyclist death; trucking contract win.
Jim Blaze writes about the financial issues inherent in an Alaska-to-Alberta rail route.
Trucking businesses will have to look at digitalization as a means to stay afloat during times of technology disruption.
Even a full U.S.-China trade deal might not stop shippers moving production out of China. But is the U.S. a realistic option?
Although it’s over 120 years old, there’s nothing ‘sprightly’ about Daimler. It’s a technological disrupter, automotive standard-setter and one of the FreightTech 25!
Third runway to open between early 2028 and late 2029
The Senate is not expected to vote on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement until early 2020.
Quebec-based Morneau Eskimo nearly doubles fleet with purchase of long-standing Toronto partner Beacon Transit Lines, strengthening coverage of food industry customers.
Upgrade expands carrier’s fast-pricing ability beyond contract rates
The transport and logistics sector witnesses thousands of cyberattacks every year, and it is essential for stakeholders to be wary of opportunistic threats and impersonation attacks to keep their operations secure.
FedEx on the ropes after awful fiscal q2 results, stock price plunge
Food and Drug Administration cites need for lower prices and reduced out-of-pocket costs to U.S. patients.
Hopes that last week’s trade deal might boost the beleaguered shipping lane are overly optimistic, says analyst.
New independent research reveals that lines are failing to adequately explain how IMO 2020 fuel bill surcharges are calculated.
Survey respondents expect pick-up in three months
Japanese ocean shipping giant is investigating how to make its ships greener with liquefied natural gas, hydrogen and batteries.
Well-known Pacific Ocean specialists Matson and Swire have joined forces to serve the South Pacific island nations.
Plunge in vehicle and auto parts shipments drive broader softness as manufacturing sales drop 0.7% in October.
Resilience360’s report on the impact of U.S.-China trade war discusses the uncertainty it has brought to global trade.
The European Green Deal is looking to shift 75% of EU freight traffic from road to rail and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050.
Global logistics software provider WiseTech picks up South Korean customs clearer Ready Korea for just over A$20 million ($13.7 million).
International container operator DP World joins Asian and European feeder networks together; synergies – and tensions – abound, say analysts.
A Canadian lawmaker criticized Celadon Group’s abrupt closure of Hyndman Transport, calling it a “footnote in their thought process.” Byran May, a Liberal federal member of Parliament whose Ontario district […]
Santa seems likely to leave some coal in the airfreight industry’s stocking this year, but some see 2020 turning to glitter if the industry can get past what is poised to be a difficult Q1.
British transport associations call on Prime Minister Johnson to quickly agree a future trading arrangement with the European Union.
U.K.-based drone technology startup Skyports operates across London, Los Angeles and Singapore today and plans to be a leader in urban aerial mobility.
A trio accused of massive drug smuggling allegedly illegally directed customs-controlled shipments away from logistics operators to “unknown” locations.
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This week: Electric trucks deployed in Australia; new distribution center in Far North Queensland; high compliance rates with fatigue regulations; and container terminal truck charges.
