Transportation Montreal port protests begin July 2, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. — Longshoremen at the Montreal Gateway Terminals’ Racine (62) and Cast (77) facilities walked off the job as expected at 3 p.m. today. The work stoppage is scheduled to last until…
Infrastructure Feds invest to improve goods movement in B.C. July 2, 2020 VANCOUVER, B.C. – The federal government has invested $28 million into three B.C. projects, which it says will reduce freight bottlenecks. Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced this week that: $17.5…
Transportation Montreal container terminals to face job action June 30, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. — The Quebec Trucking Association (ACQ) has been informed that longshoremen will stop activities at the two container terminals, Cast and Racine, of the Société des terminals Montréal…
Infrastructure Ontario infrastructure projects get $42M June 19, 2020 PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, Ont. — The federal and provincial governments have announced funding for 10 road and bridge projects in Central and Eastern Ontario. Ottawa is investing over $22 million…
Transportation New truck parking opens near border June 19, 2020 WINDSOR, Ont. – A new parking lot for trucks and trailers has opened close to the Ambassador Bridge in Amherstburg, Ont. Phase 1 of Townline Parking is complete with…
Transportation Pilot car industry remains unregulated June 12, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – It helps move cargoes of any size and weight from anywhere to anywhere in North America, but the pilot car industry remains largely unregulated. In interviews…
Infrastructure Manitoba creating alternative truck route to oft-flooded PTH 75 June 4, 2020 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba government will pave Provincial Road 246, to give commercial trucks an alternative when Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 75 is flooded. The paving will cost $16…
Infrastructure U.S. bill promises billions for highways, would delay HOS rule June 4, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – A U.S. infrastructure bill unveiled yesterday would fund highways and clean transportation efforts, but also delay a final hours of service rule, and push for a rulemaking…
Infrastructure OOIDA welcomes new U.S. highway bill June 3, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has welcomed the new highway bill, released Wednesday by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee chairman Peter DeFazio said,…
Business Management Covid-19 reshaping last mile delivery requirements June 3, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. – Final mile delivery providers will need to adjust to lasting changes to how stores are used, stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. Brody Buhler, global managing director, post…
Transportation Marine Atlantic alters ferry service due to lower volumes June 1, 2020 ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. – Marine Atlantic has altered the schedule for its ferry service as it responds to lower traffic volumes connected to Covid-19. There will continue to be at…
Transportation Orillia lifts 40-year truck ban on major street May 29, 2020 ORILLIA, Ont. – The City of Orillia has lifted a 40-year heavy truck ban on a major street, thanks to an initiative by a longtime resident. “City staff presented a…
Transportation New CN intermodal lane to reduce container truck traffic May 25, 2020 MONCTON, N.B. – CN is offering a new intermodal service between Moncton and Halifax, it says will reduce shorthaul trucking in Halifax. “This intermodal service will play a key role…
Transportation Owen Sound ferry to start special service May 7, 2020 OWEN SOUND, Ont. – The ferry that connects Tobermory with South Baymouth will begin an “essential transportation” service in June under conditions set by Transport Canada, its operator said…
Transportation Ontario 511 highlights truck parking, facilities April 28, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is expanding the availability of truck parking and rest areas during the fight against Covid-19, identifying the locations though its 511…
