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CLX Logistics appoints VP International Operations
Philadelphia, PA–CLX Logistics LLC has appointed Raimond van Kampen as Vice President of International Operations. In this newly created position, Raimond has overall operational responsibility for the company’s international transportation and logistics activities that includes ocean and air freight as…
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Port of Antwerp prepares to welcome large delegation from Quebec
ANTWERP, Bel.–One week after a delegation from the port of Montreal visited Antwerp, the port is getting ready for yet another visit from North America. On September 22 a large delegation with representatives from among others the ports of Montreal…
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Edmonton designated as a Foreign Trade Zone
EDMONTON, Alta.– Western Economic Diversification has established a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Point at Edmonton International Airport (EIA). The new FTZ will help Port Alberta, of which EIA is partner, boost foreign investment in the region, said a release. A FTZ…
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GE Capital, Canada and Shell sign agreement on facilitating adoption of LNG in trucking industry
MONTREAL, Que.–GE Capital, Canada has signed a commercial agreement with Shell Canada Products (Shell) with a view to facilitate the trucking industry’s adoption in Canada of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Under this agreement, GE Capital and Shell will work together…
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Industry, regulators share advance data concerns at TIACA summit
Miami, Fla.-–Industry must continue to work closely with regulators to ensure impending advance data rules enhance security without impeding cargo flows, delegates at TIACA’s Executive Summit (ES) heard Thursday. Representatives from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP),…
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Canada’s trade agenda needs market-based regulatory regime: CN’s Mongeau
VANCOUVER, B.C.–Canada’s trade agenda requires a policy framework that encourages and rewards continued investment in supply-chain capacity and innovation, CN’s Claude Mongeau, president and chief executive officer of CN said in a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade May 14. “The current…
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Transplace Shipper Symposium wraps with discussion of key challenges, solutions for shippers
DALLAS, Tex.–Transplace wrapped up its 13th annual Shipper Symposium in Dallas last week. General Motors Chairman Tim Solso and other leading supply chain and business visionaries addressed current transportation and economic issues, including the impact of regulatory changes on truckload capacity,…
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eManifest implementation date finally announced
OTTAWA, Ont.–The Canadian Trucking Alliance has welcomed the publishing of Canada Gazette Part II which outlines changes to regulations regarding eManifest information required by Canada Border Services Agency prior to arrival in Canada. The publishing of the Canada Gazette Part II…
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Ryder System Inc. selects new CIO
MIAMI, Fla.–Ryder System, Inc. has selected Melvin (Mel) Kirk to serve as Chief Information Officer. Kirk replaces Keyvan Bohlooli, who retired following a five-year career with Ryder. “We are happy to welcome Mel to Ryder’s IT team,” said Ryder Executive Vice…
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CEVA appoints COO, Global air and ocean freight
HOOFDOORP, Neth.– CEVA Logistics announced the appointment of Helmut Kaspers to the position of Chief Operating Officer, Global Air and Ocean Freight, effective 1 May, 2015. Kaspers brings a wealth of experience in Air and Ocean Freight to CEVA, through global executive…
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Ryder Canada extends partnership with CIT on more financing options
MIAMI, Fla.– Ryder System, Inc. announced that it is making it easier than ever for customers to finance quality pre-owned vehicles. The company recently extended its U.S. preferred lender agreement with CIT Group Inc. a leading provider of commercial lending and…
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Ware Malcomb announces completion of Adidas Group Canada Distribution centre
TORONTO, Ont.–International design firm Ware Malcomb announced the completion of the new adidas Group Canada distribution centre located at 100 Adi Dassler Way in the County of Brant, Ontario, Canada. Ware Malcomb provided architectural design services for the project, which…