Transportation
Intermodal Shipments Increase 2% in First Quarter
CALVERTON, MD. -- Total intermodal shipments in Canada and the U.S. rose 2% from the same time a year earlier, according to new a Intermodal Association of North America report, despite port congestion issues that impacted international container traffic.
Nat-Gas Engine Unveiled as Some Wonder About Its Future
VANCOUVER, B.C -- Cummins Westport Inc. is broadening its offerings in natural gas engines for commercial vehicles as some are wondering what the future holds for this alternative fuel in the wake of lower diesel prices. The ISB6.7 G model is a 6.7 liter medium-duty, factory built, dedicated engine for medium duty truck and vocational applications as well as for school bus and shuttle bus applications. It's based on Cummins ISB6.7 diesel engine platform. This new model will operate exclusively on compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG), using Cummins Westport's proprietary spark-ignited, stoichiometric combustion with cooled exhaust gas recirculation (SEGR) technology, first introduced with the 8.9 liter ISL G model engine. The ISB6.7 G features three-way catalyst aftertreatment, which is packaged as a muffler and is maintenance-free. No diesel particulate filter or selective catalytic reduction after-treatment will be required, according to the company.
Legislation Would Make Truck Driving Certified Occupation
WINNIPEG -- A new certified occupations act has been introduced in the Manitoba legislature with the aim of providing better training and skills development for workers in the province, starting off with truck drivers. According to the Economy Minister Kevin Chief, the plan would ensure Manitoba workers in certain industries would be able to receive certification in their occupation from on-the-job training as well as classroom training from accredited providers. "Manitoba businesses have many specialized jobs that people new to the job market need to know are an option for them," he said. "We have the youngest and fastest growing demographic in Canada, as well as many newcomers and others who are just looking for a chance to put their abilities to use in a new occupation. This proposed act is about giving them a tap on the shoulder to show them the possibilities available."
