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cross-border
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Washington’s No. 1 economic priority is tax cuts, not NAFTA
Washington, DC — A U.S. lawmaker dropped a remark this week that illustrated how NAFTA is not the No. 1 economic priority in Washington these days, obscured by another paramount prerogative. That issue is tax cuts. As America’s neighbours wonder…
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In no rush on TPP, Trudeau says as feds dismiss reports of a deal in principle
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — Canada won’t be pressured into prematurely signing a deal on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday as his Liberal government flatly denied media reports of a “deal in principle” on the…
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Trudeau-Trump jointly affirm confidence in Gordie Howe bridge project
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump have created new confidence in the completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. During the meeting between the two leaders on Monday, Trudeau and Trump issued a joint statement specifically referencing…
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Digital eTIR system endorsed as the future of TIR
GENEVA, Switz.–The digital eTIR system has been endorsed as the future of TIR – the only global cross-border transit system – with the first pilot project between Turkey and Iran hailed a resounding success. Strong support for eTIR came from…
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Transplace announces Carrier of the Year awards at annual carrier symposium
FRISCO, Tex.– Transplace has announced the winners of its annual Carrier of the Year Awards. Based on over five million transactions across more than 200 customers in Transplace’s Transportation Management System (TMS) and freight network, the Carrier of the Year…
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Auto sector driving Canada’s industrial revival: Scotiabank report
TORONTO, Ont.–According to a recent Scotiabank report, global vehicle sales continued to strengthen in February, climbing 3% above a year earlier, alongside ongoing solid job creation across developed markets. More recent data for March points to further solid advance across…
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The FX Effect: Navigating the volatile world of cross-border trade
Canada and the United States share the world’s longest border, stretching 8,891 kilometers across land and water. They also share what is perhaps the world’s largest bilateral trade relationship: in 2014 bilateral trade of goods and services totaled just over…
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Ryder execs share top automotive logistics trends at Mexico conference
MIAMI, Fla.–The growth of nearshoring, challenges related to U.S. Customs compliance, and border trade imbalances were just a few of the significant topics addressed by Ryder executives at the recent Automotive Logistics Mexico Conference sponsored by Ryder System, Inc. Ryder said it…
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Polaris Transportation Group introduces PriorityPlus LTL service
MISSISSAUGA, Ont.–Polaris Transportation Group announced the addition of a new premium LTL service offering – Priority Plus. This service provides guaranteed delivery by noon the next day from the Greater Toronto Area, to Chicago and New York City. EVP and COO…
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Nipigon River bridge could open to two lanes by end February
TORONTO, Ont.–In a teleconference update with industry and media on the ongoing Nipigon River Bridge closure, Ontario Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca says he is confident the bridge will open to two lanes (one each way) by the end…
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Polaris Transportation appoints U.S.-based director of traffic and pricing
MISSISSAUGA, Ont.–As part of their strategic growth strategy for the U.S., Polaris Transportation announced the appointment of Lesley Killingsworth to the newly created position of Director of Traffic and Pricing. Killingsworth will be based out of the San Francisco/Sacramento area of California…
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Final surge at ports before St. Lawrence Seaway season closes Construction, manufacturing star performers
OTTAWA, Ont.–The number of vessels currently in the Great Lakes-Seaway system exceeds the five-year average as ships deliver much-needed supplies and make a final push to export grain from Thunder Bay and other Ontario ports before the St. Lawrence Seaway…