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CBSA annouces finalization, implementation of System Outage Contingency Plan
OTTAWA, Ont.–The Canada Border Services Agency has announced the finalization and implementation of its System Outage Contingency Plan. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) System Outage Contingency Plan sets out the procedures for importing goods in the commercial stream that clients,…
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Damco Canada opens new Mississauga, Ont. head office
MISSISSAUGA, Ont.–Damco Canada recently invited customers and suppliers to celebrate the opening of its new head office in Mississauga, Ontario. Located close to Toronto Pearson Airport, the new office aims to further improve the efficiency of services to core customers.…
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Spreading the wealth
This economic recovery has been referred to as the Great Okay – there is growth but nothing to get overly excited about. For supply chain professionals there is growing job security – daily layoffs and nail-biting uncertainty are thankfully years…
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Port Canaveral to invest in security with grant funding
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla.–Canaveral Port Authority will utilize the $1.6 million awarded from 2014 US Port Security Grant Funding for a new port-wide cyber-security program, software that integrates existing security systems and resources into a single uniformed platform and CCTV expansion…
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Businesses more likely to leverage Canada-Europe trade deal with supply chain strategy in place: UPS Canada
MISSISSAUGA, Ont.–According to a UPS Canada survey conducted by Leger, there is a significant divide between what small, medium and large businesses in Canada support in principle when it comes to free trade and how or if they plan to…
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Analysis by TT Club pinpoints risk issues for logistics operators
SINGAPORE, Mal.–The overwhelming majority of insurance claims analysed by TT Club have showed that costly damages and loss, as well as serious bodily injury can be prevented or significantly minimised by sensible and concerted risk management efforts. Speaking at this…
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Emerging risks pose serious challenges to marine industry, says Allianz study
NEW YORK, NY–Shipping losses continued their downward trend with 94 losses reported worldwide in 2013, coming in below 100 for only the second time in 12 years, according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE’s (AGCS) second annual Safety and…
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CargoWise rebrands as WiseTech Global, launches CargoWise One software
SYDNEY, Aust.–CargoWise has announced the launch of CargoWise One, its next-generation software targeting global logistics operations. At the same time, the company is also rebranding itself to WiseTech Global www.wisetechglobal.com) to show its association with CargoWise One, its technology focus,…
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Bakken crude and train derailments: Ever tried wrapping a scalpel in a bubble pack?
Approving the XL pipeline is the best way to ensure against another train derailment disaster the magnitude of Lac Megantic, argues Roger McKnight, senior petroleum analyst with En-Pro International Inc. “There have been five derailments in the last seven months,”…
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Some Major Trends in Freight Transportation in 2014
freight In my previous blog, I tried to capture some of the Major Freight Transportation Stories of 2013 (http://www.dantranscon.com/index.php/blog/entry/the-top-freight-transportation-stories-of-2013). In this blog I will look ahead to 2014 and beyond. Here are some of the emerging trends that transportation professionals…
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CTA issues white paper on transportation of dangerous goods by truck
OTTAWA, Ont.– The Canadian Tricking Alliance has released a white paper looking at the transportation of dangerous goods by truck in Canada. The CTA says additional measures should be taken to further reduce the risk of highway accidents, whether dangerous goods…
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UPS survey shows crossborder e-commerce will be double compared to 2011
Mississauga, ON– Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the U.S. is the official kick off of the holiday peak shopping season and 2013 is expected to be the busiest in years, said a UPS Canada survey conducted by Leger Marketing,…