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Federal funds begin work on long awaited road to central Arctic tundra
Toronto, ON — Northern leaders are cheering a federal funding announcement for a long-awaited all-weather road into the heart of Canada’s mineral-rich Arctic. “This is a significant first step,” said Wally Schumann, minister of industry and infrastructure in the Northwest…
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Self-driving mining vehicle proves its worth in eye-catching video
Sandviken, Sweden — In recent years, self-driving vehicles have become a frequent discussion topic. Sandvik has had automated loaders and trucks working in mines for over 20 years — with zero accidents involving people. To prove its capabilities, Sandvik moved…
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Mining Association says Nutrien layoffs part of systemic rail issue
Calgary, AB — Nutrien Inc.’s decision to lay off more than 1,000 employees at its potash operations is just the latest example of a wider problem with Canada’s rail system, says the Mining Association of Canada. The fertilizer giant said late Thursday…
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AAL Canada launched in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, B.C.–Global breakbulk and heavy lift operator AAL has announced the opening of a new office in Vancouver, Canada. This continues the company’s global expansion strategy, which has, in the same month, seen the opening of AAL Korea, the company said. The…
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Seaway bolstered by construction, heavy lift cargo
CORNWALL, Ont.–St. Lawrence Seaway results for the first half of the season were bolstered by shipments of construction materials and heavy lift cargo for the renewable energy sector, according to the latest figures released today. However, global weakness for some…
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Isco Industries opens new Canadian headquarters at Centreport
WINNIPEG, Man.– American-based ISCO Industries has chosen CentrePort Canada to be the site of its Canadian head office and newest sales, warehouse and distribution facility, as part of the company’s decision to expand its piping supply operations across the country. The new…
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Ontario Northland now offers locomotive overhauls, freight car repairs,
NORTH BAY, Ont.– Ontario Northland now offers locomotive overhauls, freight car repairs,wheel recalibrations and specialty paint services for large equipment. Until recently, the Remanufacturing and Repair division focused on refurbishing passenger rail cars and maintaining Ontario Northland equipment. The division…
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AAL expands liner services division into Prince Rupert
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C.–AAL, global breakbulk, project cargo and heavy lift shipping operator, has strengthened its foothold in the oil rich mining region of Northern Alberta, by expanding its popular ‘Pacific Service’ liner route to include the British Columbia Port of…
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Gradual recovery foreseen from overcapacity in bulk and container shipping markets
MONTREAL, Que.–While there are presently few signs of relief in the over-tonnaging of world bulk and container shipping markets and the persistent imbalance between supply and demand, a gradual recovery could take root in the coming years. This was a central…
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How other industries are attracting women to the workplace
TORONTO, Ont. — Transportation isn’t the only industry looking for ways to attract women. Other professions are dealing with their own dearth of workers and are also looking to women to help fill the void. That competition for the same pool…
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Panalpina adds full freighter service to Brazil
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.–Panalpina is expanding its controlled air freight network by adding a full-freighter service to Brazil. As of March, Panalpina will not only operate scheduled charter flights from Hong Kong to Huntsville, but also from Huntsville to São Paulo. The…
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Railroad “hot topics” on agenda for rail shippers
CHICAGO, Ill.—Safety, service, and schedule-some of the most challenging issues currently facing businesses that ship goods via railroad-will be the focus at the January 14–15 Winter Meeting of the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS). “Rail Shipping 2015: Meeting the…
