Economic Watch: Manufacturing, Leading Indicators, Existing Home Sales
The latest economic reports show a further increase in U.S. manufacturing output and a firm footing for the overall economy, but raised some questions about where employment and labor are going, while there were mixed results for existing-home sales.
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Asia-US annual contract talks lag amid inland pressures
Annual service contract negotiations between US importers from Asia and ocean carriers are moving slower than in past cycles. Beneficial cargo owners are holding out for lower rates, to offset rising supply chain costs elsewhere, but they may b…
Border checks shouldn’t change post-pot: CTA
OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is stressing that there’s no need to increase scrutiny around commercial vehicles and drivers at the border once marijuana is legalized in Canada. Appearing before the Committee on National Security a…
Natural Resources Canada launches new Green Freight Assessment Program
OTTAWA, Ont. – The SmartWay Canada team and Natural Resources Canada are launching a new Freight Assessment Program to help Canadian carriers better determine where improvements can be made to lower fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Accor…
Truck World 2018, Toronto, Ontario
Truck World is Canada’s national truck show. It’s held in Toronto in April and on alternating years it moves to Montreal under the Expocam banner. The show is jointly produced by Deutsche Masse and Newcom Media — publishers of Today’s Trucking magazine. The two companies also produce the North American Commercial Vehicle show in Atlanta. Booth space was sold out well in advance of the opening date, with over 500 exhibitors on hand. Attendance numbers were up on the first two days of the show compared to previous years, which reflects the bouyancy of the Canadian trucking industry. Photos by Jim Park
Truck World 2018 in Photos
Truck World, Canada’s national truck show, is held in Toronto on alternating years with Expocam in Montreal. The show is produced by Deutsche Messe and Newcom Media, publishers of Today’s Trucking magazine. There were more than 500 exhibitors on hand. Attendance numbers were up on the first two days of the show compared to previous years, reflecting the bouyancy of the Canadian trucking industry. Jim Park was there and has these photos.
Transportation leaders must be adaptable if they are to thrive
BANFF, Alta. – With the impact transportation has on Alberta’s supply chain, it’s vital the industry has leaders who are able to adapt to the ever-changing environment. That’s according to Janice Isberg, CEO of the Supply Chain Management Association o…