Comment period on controversial US-VISIT opens

WASHINGTON, -- The Department of Homeland Security has formally submitted the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative proposal for public comment.

Windsor-Detroit Tunnel traffic now live online

WINDSOR, Ont. -- The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel has expanded the availability of real-time tunnel traffic information.

A First: China edges Canada in U.S. exports

TORONTO -- For the first time, Canada has lost its spot as the largest exporter to the U.S.

Ontario Libs hire special border advisor

TORONTO, -- Ontario Premier Dalton has appointed former Canadian Ambassador to the US Michael Kergin to expedite a plan to construct a new crossing between Windsor, Ont. and Detroit by 2013.

Six states jump on anti-Canadian beef bandwagon

BILLINGS, Mont. -- A group of protectionist cattlemen has herded in six state governments to support its fight against Canadian live cattle exports.

Not thinking FAST: Nearly 40 percent of Canadian exporters don’t know what program is

TORONTO -- Despite the wide-scale promotion of the Free and Secure Trade program over the last few years, only 38 percent of companies that export goods to the US knew anything about the program, according to a new study.

Can-Am officials start ruling out Detroit bridge site ideas

DETROIT -- A bilateral group of Michigan and Ontario transportation officials have begun eliminating sites from contention for a new U.S.-Canada river crossing, including the proposed locations of Downriver and Belle Isle.

Government kicks in ITS money for Blue Water Bridge

SARNIA -- One of Ontario's busiest border crossings is getting $4 million in federal cash for cameras and electronic message signs.

OTA ensures carriers will have border-crossing selection when ACE is rolled out

TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association, working in cooperation with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Michigan, says the selection of border crossings for truck traffic will remain in effect when CBP rolls out their new program for entering commercial freight into the US known as ACE (Automated Commercial Environment).

Ambassador Bridge owner loses land rights fight to DRTP

DETROIT -- The Grosse Pointe billionaire and trucking mogul who owns the Ambassador Bridge has lost a rare court battle over land rights in the Detroit-Windsor border region.

Ontario mirrors U.S. plan to extend daylight savings time

TORONTO -- Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has agreed to harmonize the province's daylight savings time with a new U.S. plan.

ACES High: e-manifest program ready to roll in Michigan

DETROIT -- The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is slated for deployment at seven ports in Michigan over the next few months.

ATA hammers out energy policy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations' Board of Directors today unanimously endorsed an energy resolution that includes limiting the use of biodiesel.

Ambassador execs say they’ll expand bridge; Owner wants tunnel too

WINDSOR, Ont. - The owner of the Ambassador Bridge will build a new $200 million plaza in Detroit and commence plans to twin the current international crossing despite the fact that a binational committee is still weighing out other major proposals for a new river crossing.

OTA urges Feds to fight U.S. waste bill

TORONTO - Protectionist U.S. states shouldn't be allowed to intervene in international trade matters, and the Ontario Trucking Association wants the federal government to make sure that it doesn't happen.