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CLASS 8 ORDERS UP IN AUGUST
(September 03, 2010) -- More than 12,337 units were ordered for Canada, U.S., Mexico, and export markets. ...more

PEPSICO ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION CHANGES
(September 01, 2010) -- Gatorade to be distributed via direct store delivery system for select channels in 2011. ...more

ISM REPORT SHOWS U.S. ECONOMIC GROWTH BETTER THAN EXPECTED
(September 01, 2010) -- Institute for Supply Management survey shows improvements in new orders, production, inventories, and employment. ...more

COST OF GROUND SHIPPING INCREASING: CGFI
(September 01, 2010) -- Latest index stats show overall freight costs increased 1.8% from December 2009 to June 2010 – or 2.2 % if you exclude the fuel surcharge. ...more

SCHNEIDER LOGISTICS TO SELL FREIGHT FORWARDING AND CUSTOMS BROKERAGE
(August 31, 2010) -- Company retains core domestic, international logistics, and transportation services. ...more

FREE TRADE WITH PANAMA TO MOVE FORWARD THIS FALL
(August 31, 2010) -- Agreement signed in May will come before Parliament in next session, International Trade Minsister says. ...more

FIVE QUEBEC AIRPORTS TO GET SAFETY UPGRADES
(August 31, 2010) -- Improvements will be funded in 2010-2011 under Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP). ...more

WEEKLY RAIL INTERMODAL VOLUME SETS 2010 RECORD
(August 30, 2010) -- Association of American Railroads says weekly container volume, a subset of intermodal, was the highest on record. ...more

FMCSA DELAYS CHASSIS REPORT RULE TO 2011
(August 30, 2010) -- Agency is considering move to simplify paperwork for truckers. ...more

ILLEGAL HAZMAT TRANSPORT WAS FOCUS OF INTERNATIONAL TRUCK BLITZ
(August 26, 2010) -- Interpol reports 85 violations identified during coordinated enforcement effort in New York, Michigan, and Ontario. ...more

TSB RECOMMENDS FAULT REPORTING SYSTEM FOR RAIL
(August 26, 2010) -- Detachment incident in Manitoba in 2009 revealed a faulty connecting part was to blame. ...more

SCL ENDORSES ‘EMPTY MILES’ PROGRAM
(August 26, 2010) -- GS1/VICS backhaul service described as a driver of sustainability and savings. ...more

SHIPOWNERS’ P&I CLUB ESTABLISHES VANCOUVER BRANCH OFFICE
(August 25, 2010) -- Small-vessel sector P&I Club says it is fulfilling a service commitment to the market within three eight-hour time zones. ...more

TST OVERLAND TO EXPAND WINNI-MINNE GATEWAY
(August 25, 2010) -- Move seen as key to reduce freight handling and transit times in the Midwest. ...more

POLAR TANK NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF CANADIAN SALES AND OPS
(August 25, 2010) -- David Carrier will oversee strategic planning, support, and customer relations. ...more

WINDSOR TO GET NEW MARINE FACILITY AT PORT
(August 24, 2010) -- Infrastructure Stimulus Fund will pay half of the costs for the $20.2 million project. ...more

CHINA PORTS GAIN PROMINENCE IN RECESSION
(August 24, 2010) -- Vancouver ranks 47th in Journal of Commerce’s top 50 world container ports. China ports rank at top. ...more

PMAC HAS NEW PRESIDENT, CEO
(August 24, 2010) -- Cheryl Paradowski takes over for retiring Bob Dye as head of Purchasing Managers Association of Canada. ...more

USA TRUCK SIGNS DEAL WITH BNSF RAILWAY
(August 23, 2010) -- It will move private 53-foot domestic intermodal containers throughout U.S. and Canada. ...more

HALLOWEEN MARKED FOR BRIDGE PROJECT COMPLETION
(August 23, 2010) -- Refurbishment work on westbound lanes began in May. Next year the eastbound lanes will get done. ...more

CANADIAN CHEMICALS INDUSTRY CALLS FOR RAIL IMPROVEMENTS
(August 24, 2010) -- Trade group says rail system, especially in western Canada, is too often congested and offers spotty performance. ...more

Mexico steps up tariffs on US goods over truck ban
(August 18, 2010) -- The bullfight between Mexico and the U.S. took another turn this week as Mexico announced it will increase tariffs to a total of 99 U.S. products, up from the 89 announced in March 2009. ...more

Manufacturing activity stays level
(August 17, 2010) -- Canadian manufacturing barely rose in June, edging up slightly by 0.1 percent to $44.8 billion in June. ...more

Registrations up for all truck classes
(August 17, 2010) -- Year-over-year new commercial vehicle registrations are up for the third straight month – the first time since 2007 that has happened. ...more

Greatwide Logistics names group president
(August 17, 2010) -- Greatwide Logistics Services says that Tyler Ellison will take over as group president. ...more

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