The Winnipeg Airport Authority is ready to begin the next phase of its cargo expansion and modernization project with an investment from the Canadian government.
The U.S. and Canada plan to form a joint task force aimed at developing and integrating zero-emissions technologies for locomotives at a wider and accelerated scale.
Daimler Truck North America is recalling 64,064 Freightliners for a possible complete loss of steering control.
CN and Norfolk Southern announce leadership changes. Transport Canada looks to fund projects aimed at promoting climate resiliency for rail infrastructure.
Canada’s WestJet plans to start flying cargo jets next year after a frustrating wait to get the planes registered.
Canadian government official introduces new legislation that represents the culmination of multiyear efforts to address port funding and railway safety needs.
Unifor, Canada’s largest union, opposes a federal supply chain task force’s recommendation to curb workers’ ability to go on strike.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada wants the country’s major railways to install enhanced train-control technology similar to positive train control in the U.S.
Transport Canada is considering making the data collection of rail service metrics permanent — a move the Forest Products Association of Canada supports.
The Canadian government wants the railways to submit details on how they will maintain equipment when it gets cold in winter as part of a rail safety initiative.
Nikola’s could keep adjourning its annual meeting as it pursues unvoted proxies to raise the number of authorized shares.
The Canadian government says it will fund infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan and Ontario, as well as research into how the railways can respond to climate-induced events.
Transport Canada’s proposed changes affect waybill reporting requirements for long-haul interswitching and they detail new traffic reporting requirements for smaller Class I operations.
The new facility will reduce wait times and port congestion, according to Transport Canada.
The Canadian government will be working with stakeholders and labor to implement its version of PTC, called enhanced train control.
Transport Canada is investigating an ELD certification body after a vendor alleged that it approved a device that could allow drivers to falsify their logs.
Transport Canada has approved updates to the rules, regulations and standards regarding switching operations as part of a broader effort to make operations safer.
The reduction in train speeds between Kamloops and Boston Bar is designed to lessen the chances that sparks from a freight train could start a fire amid extreme heat and dry conditions.
Canada’s requirement for commercial vehicles to use ELDs technically took effect Saturday. The trouble is no devices are certified for use, and true enforcement won’t come for another year.
Western Star is recalling 6,830 trucks for possible stalling due to a faulty wiring harness. Some are being called back for a second time.
A February incident involving an Ontario train derailment led Canada’s Ministry of Transport to issue two orders aimed at preventing the uncontrolled movement of rail equipment.
The Canadian government won’t say when enforcement of its ELD mandate will begin. But it won’t happen on day one. And it’s unclear when the first devices will get approval.
The revised rules under the Railway Safety Act address winter operations of higher-risk key trains.
The discharging of damaged containers continues nearly two months after the storm-battered ONE Apus arrived in Japan.
Expanding what service and performance data Transport Canada collects could help demystify the freight rail operations, the agency said.
The rules reflect the latest science on fatigue management, Transport Canada says.
Canadian Pacific, CN, and the Canadian government are taking steps to ease the social and reputational risks, according to a Monday report by Moody’s Investors Service.
Research on dangerous goods transportation is still ongoing, the agency said. The announcement follows an audit published last month that suggested that Transport Canada failed to fully implement several safety recommendations.
The Canadian government will invest C$33.4 million in the inland Quebec port.
There was a marked difference in how Canada and the U.S. reacted to the opportunity of transforming passenger aircraft into twin-deck freighters by removing the seats. One country moved very fast. The other was slow to the party.
Canadian Transportation Safety Board examining ‘rare occurrence’ in Welland Canal.
The 1920 Merchant Marine Act authorizes the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission to investigate and penalize foreign governments with ocean shipping regulations that discriminate against U.S. trade.
Actions by the Surface Transportation Board and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada show both agencies exploring whether there is a need to modify existing regulations.
Short-sea shipper says economic impact of COVID-19 has forced service disruption and employee layoffs.
The new orders require “higher-risk key trains” to slow down their speed in the wintertime.
Directive from Transport Canada has similarities to the U.S. HOS waiver — but with more rules, including a requirement for carriers to provide notice in advance.
Freight trains carrying dangerous goods in Canada can now travel at faster speeds, according to a revised government order. Transport Canada had restricted how fast those trains could go following a fiery Feb. 6 derailment of a crude train.
Canadian National warns protesters they’re jeopardizing their safety, while passenger rail service on VIA Rail remains cancelled.
The C$15 million federal investment aims to reduce bottlenecks and facilitate export capabilities in a region of Alberta known for its chemical, petrochemical, and oil and gas output.
A temporary order in Canada restricting the speed of freight trains carrying dangerous goods could potentially affect the broader economy.
The federal agency issues the order following a fiery derailment of a Canadian Pacific crude train.
Millions in private and public funding are going toward the two western Canadian ports.
Canadian government and airport authority to invest in air freight and logistics at Montréal–Mirabel International Airport, the main production site for the Airbus A220.
Transport Canada says C$720 million deal “raises public interest issues” and requires review that could last until May 2020.
The announcements confirming Canada’s planned investments in rail infrastructure come as the country prepares for a federal election in October.
Canadian government to invest C$18.5 million for logistics system, bridge, signs and “intelligent” communications to boost flow of trucks as part of a broader effort to improve trade infrastructure.
Government places 10-knot restriction on a section of the Gulf of St. Lawrence to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales.
While Ottawa’s rules are designed to conform with American devices, they will need to undergo a rigorous certification process.
Looking at how Canada’s forthcoming mandate might affect the 62,000 trucks that don’t cross the border.
Government agency Transport Canada has released a proposed regulation requiring the use of video and voice recorders in locomotive cabs of freight trains operating in Canada.
Canadian National (NYSE: CNI) laid out plans to invest C$615 million this year in network infrastructure in eastern Canada amid wider efforts by stakeholders to revamp Canada’s transportation infrastructure and support the nation’s export markets.
