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Dicom Transportation Group expands regional overnight parcel network
CHICAGO, Ill.–Dicom Transportation Group, a provider of business-to-business expedited transportation services based in Montreal, has expanded its regional overnight parcel network into the Northeast U.S. through the acquisition of Eastern Connection. Eastern Connection, an asset-light provider of B2B pick-up and delivery services, is…
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Aviva offering cross-border insurance coverage
TORONTO, Ont.–Aviva Canada Inc. is offering a new cross-border insurance coverage designed to provide a simple solution for Canadian domiciled companies who also have U.S. plated vehicles. “With the U.S. accounting for over three-quarters of Canada’s trade, and the…
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Radar investment to boost safety at Port of Prince Rupert
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C.– A federal investment at the Port of Prince Rupert will enable a shore-based radar regime, designed to accommodate growth in vessel traffic, said a port announcement. Growth is occurring because of historic levels of trade between Canada and Asia-Pacific markets.…
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Menlo expands freight brokerage service into Eastern Europe
AMSTERDAM, Neth.–With growth in customer demand, Menlo Freight Brokerage recently expanded its brokerage operations, opening a second office in Prague after operating initially from the company’s European headquarters office in Amsterdam. The new office extends the reach of Menlo’s freight…
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CEVA opens new industrial spare parts distribution center
CULEMBORG, Neth.– CEVA Logistics has announced the opening of a global distribution center for industrial spare parts, consisting of warehousing space of 12,000 sq m and a yard of 10,000 sq m in Born, the Netherlands. The new center features…
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Manitoulin Group of Companies acquires Ridsdale Transport Ltd. of Saskatoon
MISSISSAUGA, Ont.– Manitoulin Group of Companies has purchased Ridsdale Transport Ltd. of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The acquisition augments Manitoulin’s existing coverage capabilities in the province, positioning it as Saskatchewan’s largest transportation and logistics provider, the company said. “We have had our eye on…
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Globe Tracker adds satellite functionality for intermodal container market
MELBOURNE, Fla. and AUSTIN, Tex.-– GIT Satellite Communications and Globe Tracker International ApS, are collaborating to integrate hardened satellite connectivity into the Globe Tracker Solution. The result will be in response to increasing customer demand for continuous global visibility of intermodal…
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St. Lawrence Seaway season opening April 2 amidst weather and cargo challenges
MONTREAL, Que.—-The opening of the 2015 commercial shipping season on the bi-national St. Lawrence Seaway has been delayed for a week to April 2 due to a second year in succession of exceptionally heavy ice conditions in the winter and…
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Penske starts new ad campaign
READING, Pa.– Penske Truck Leasing is launching a new ad campaign this month which “aims to highlight the breadth of the brand’s service offering to businesses and consumers in a unique and entertaining way.” “Many people know us for our bright-yellow…
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SCI Logistics expands into Atlantic Canada
HALIFAX (NOVA SCOTIA), February 09, 2015 – SCI Logistics today announced further expansion of its coast-to-coast network with the opening of a new specialized transportation centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the third to open in the past 12 months alone.…
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Kerry Logistics expands forwarding network in Canada, Middle East
HONG KONG, China– Kerry Logistics Network Limited has announced two strategic acquisitions to expand reach and capacity of its international freight forwarding business in the Middle East and Canada. Kerry Logistics has strengthened its IFF capacity and network through acquiring a…
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Manitoulin Global Forwarding Acquires Canfleet Logistics Ltd.
MISSISSAUGA, Ont.– Manitoulin Global Forwarding has purchased Canfleet Logistics Ltd., of Vancouver, British Columbia, the latest of many strategic investments Manitoulin has made in Western Canada in recent years to build out its offerings and coverage in the region, the…
