Port of Vancouver
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Canada
Flexport bets on Canada with Vancouver office
U.S. freight forwarder expands north of the border, tapping into growing volumes of trans-Pacific trade from the Port of Vancouver.
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American Shipper
Vancouver’s record mid-year report can’t hide trade turbulence
Canada’s largest port saw increases in tonnage and containers during the first half of 2019, but individual cargo types painted a more complicated picture.
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Container
Canada invests over $100 million in rail-related infrastructure projects
The announcements confirming Canada’s planned investments in rail infrastructure come as the country prepares for a federal election in October.
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Legal issues
Ports criticize double-tax hurdle for U.S. domestic shipping
Changing harbor tax could help smaller ports compete with trucks
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Canada
Maple Leaf Motoring: U.S. trucks will need Canadian-certifed ELDs
While Ottawa’s rules are designed to conform with American devices, they will need to undergo a rigorous certification process.
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Canada
Deal ends lockout at British Columbia ports
Longshore workers and employers reach tentative agreement on a contract, putting a quick end to what would have been a costly disruption for Canada’s economy.
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Canada
British Columbia port employers, longshoremen in talks ahead of lock-out
Escalation in labor dispute threatens to put a stop to maritime trade across the province, including Vancouver.
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Canada
Longshore workers back away from full strike at Vancouver terminals
International Longshore and Warehouse Union begins “limited job action” and says it will not disrupt trade at Canada’s busiest port as contract talks continue with…
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News
Longshore workers set to strike at two Vancouver terminals
Planned walkout by 2,000 ILWU members at Global Container Terminals’ Deltaport and Vanterm facilities would seriously disrupt operations at Canada’s largest port.
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Canada
British Columbia oil tanker ban hits resistance in Canada’s Senate
Transport committee recommends against passage of bill C-48, which would effectively bar crude shipments from ports north of Vancouver.
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