Business Management 18 Wheels expands in Vancouver area April 12, 2022 18 Wheels Warehousing and Trucking has opened a new 176,000-sq.-ft. warehouse in the Campbell Heights area of Surrey, B.C. The company says the timing couldn’t be better, with a lack…
Business Management Speedee helping those in need during Covid-19 pandemic April 17, 2020 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Speedee Transport is stepping up its efforts during the Covid-19 crisis, helping low income and elderly residents in Vancouver’s downtown eastside. The City of Vancouver has contracted…
Business Management Port of Vancouver keeps supply chain moving in fight against Covid-19 March 25, 2020 VANCOUVER, B.C. – It was a near record year for cargo and passenger movement at the Port of Vancouver in 2019, and so far, Covid-19 has had an impact on…
Health & Safety BCTA opposes tunnel option to replace existing George Massey Tunnel November 27, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) believes the proposed eight-lane tunnel which would replace the existing George Massey Tunnel (GMT) is not only a less safe and costlier…
Supply Chain Truck convoy brings attention to B.C.’s ailing forestry sector September 27, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – B.C.’s logging industry is hemorrhaging, and a recent truck convoy in Vancouver aimed to shed some light on job losses in the forestry sector. With more than…
Regulations Industry needs more drastic changes to curb emissions May 28, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Andrew Tam of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation said heavy-duty diesel vehicles are lagging behind light-duty gasoline-powered vehicles when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Sustainability Student analyzes truck clustering to determine transportation efficiencies May 27, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – A University of Windsor student has analyzed GPS pings on the movement of 22,000 trucks in an effort to bring freight optimization to the supply chain. Ayat…
Transportation Bison Transport mock debate takes more serious tone May 27, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – The 24th annual Bison Transport Debate saw a panel of participants argue for and against a resolution that more oil pipelines should be built in Canada. The…
Regulations Disruption in the industry May 27, 2019 Panel discusses how innovation has impacted transportation sector
Supply Chain Port of Vancouver sees record volumes for second straight year February 28, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – It was a banner year for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority in 2018, with record cargo volumes passing through Canada’s largest port. Last year saw 147 million…
Technology Walmart and SPUD bringing green to grocery deliveries February 22, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Grocery deliveries are going green for Metro Vancouver residents. Walmart Canada and Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery (SPUD) are teaming up to bring customers more environmentally friendly options…
Regulations Vancouver port lowers charges for small trucking companies December 7, 2017 VANCOUVER, B.C. – To address charges that were being called disproportionate, smaller trucking companies authorized to operate within the Vancouver Fraser Port will see rates drop Jan. 1, 2018. Small…
Business Management Huayi Tire Canada opens commercial tire distribution center in Vancouver July 27, 2017 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Huayi Tire Canada has opened its first Canadian commercial tire distribution center in Vancouver, B.C. “Vancouver is the first point of entry for Asian products into North…
Business Management Maritime-Ontario to open Vancouver terminal July 12, 2016 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines will open its new terminal in Surrey, B.C.’s Pacific Link Business Park this August. The location allows for easy access to the South Fraser…
