U.S. Customs expands agri cargo release program

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection has implemented the National Agriculture Release Program (NARP), a system that identifies high-volume agricultural imports known historically to be low-risk for exotic plant pests and plant diseases into the U.S.

Law giving feds bridge powers passes; Other bylaw halts Ambassador work

OTTAWA -- The Canadian government has passed a law that gives it more power over private bridges and tunnels, including the busy Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont. and Detroit.

Trucks reporting to Windsor secondary must get tagged: CBP

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Effective immediately, all truck drivers who are referred to secondary inspection at the Port of Windsor will be required to attach a truck tag (provided by the officer) to the back of their vehicle prior to leaving the primary booth.

14 US interstates make the cut for major improvements

WASHINGTON -- Plans to reduce traffic tie-ups on several of the busiest American highways are one step closer to becoming a reality as a short list of interstate corridors was announced last week by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters.

Trucker incentives for FAST expanded at two S. Ontario crossings

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association is confirming that FAST approved drivers submitting e-manifests could take advantage of a new incentive program that allows them to use dedicated FAST infrastructure at

No transparency for deciding FAST card removal: OTA

TORONTO -- There is no equity in a "one size fits all" enforcement policy for FAST drivers, argues the Ontario Trucking Association.

Ambassador Bridge sues law firm for two-timing

DETROIT -- Toronto-based law firm Gowling Lafleur Henderson is being sued by Ambassador Bridge owner and trucking mogul Manuel "Matty" Moroun in U.S. District Court.

FedEx Canada launches cross-border advisory services

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- FedEx Express Canada will begin offering support and advice to businesses seeking certification or approval in various cross-border security programs,

CBSA-Ambassador Bridge announce new line release policy

WINDSOR, Ont. - As of this coming April, all commercial importations entering Canada at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont.

Mexican trucks could be headed northbound after prescreening deal

WASHINGTON - One of the final hurdles in allowing Mexican trucks to operate in the U.S. has been removed as American officials announced this week that safety inspectors have the green light to inspect trucks on Mexican soil before crossing the border.

NY Rep also fighting against new agriculture fees

WASHINGTON -- At least one U.S. politician is siding with Ontario truckers and advocating that a controversial new inspection fee for cross-border truckers be cancelled.

SPECIAL REPORT: U.S. urged to hike border capacity; Promote short-sea options

DETROIT -- The Windsor, Ont.-Detroit trade gateway is in desperate need of border-crossing redundancy, and a vigorous short-sea shipping strategy is one way to help make that happen, says the owner of the truck ferry that operates on the Detroit River between the two cities.

State officials survey Delray locals on second bridge

DETROIT -- Michigan officials have started discussions with business people in the Delray neighborhood -- the area planners have selected for a new bridge across the Detroit River into Windsor, Ont.

Passport rule reform backed by Canadian officials

WASHINGTON -- Canadian truckers' most powerful U.S. ally in opposing mandatory passports for cross-border travel met with her northern counterparts to discuss how to fix the looming initiative.

Truck traffic dips on Blue Water Bridge

PORT HURON, Mich. -- A downturn in auto parts and other manufacturing sectors has led to nearly a 10 percent truck traffic decline on the Blue Water Bridge between Sarnia, Ont. and Port Huron, Mich.