Today’s Strike Expected to Cause ‘Massive’ Disruption at German Airports
Frankfurt Airport, Europe’s leading hub for air cargo, has warned of “massive disruption” to flight operations today, March 10, from a one-day ‘warning’ strike.
Severe Weather Causes 115 Containers to Fall into the Sea, Ship Now Headed to Port of Vancouver
The containership SM Portland, operated by SM Line, lost 115 containers due to severe weather while sailing through the Bering Sea on March 4.
New U.S. Fees on Chinese Ships May Drive Demand for Canadian Intermodal Rail
The Trump administration has proposed steep new fees on Chinese-built and Chinese-operated ships docking at U.S. ports, a move that could reshape North American shipping routes and deliver significant advantages to Canadian ports and railroads.
U.S. Port Fees on China Vessels Would Affect All Shipping Firms, CMA CGM Says
U.S. proposals to hit Chinese vessels with high port fees would have a major impact on all firms in a container shipping industry in which most vessels are built in China, French-based shipping firm CMA CGM said on Friday.
Congestion at Vancouver Worsens – But It’s Not All the Port’s Fault
Congestion at Canada’s west coast gateway of Vancouver is set to worsen in the coming weeks due to a combination of restricted access to inland rail links and deteriorating liner schedule reliability as the alliance reshuffle continues.
Canadian Ports Are Not Ready: Point of View
Since President Trump first threatened tariffs, there have been growing calls to help our businesses find new markets in Europe, Asia and the rest of the world. Finding new markets for our products would certainly help reduce the impact of U.S. tariffs on our economy.
U.S. Targets China Ships, Operators with Millions of Dollars in New Port Charges
In a major retaliatory move against China, the United States is proposing expensive charges that could add millions of dollars in costs for ocean container lines and other carriers calling U.S. ports.
As Gaza Ceasefire Teeters, Houthis Warn of Renewed Red Sea Hostilities
On Tuesday, following announcements from the U.S. and Israel that put the future of the Gaza ceasefire agreement in doubt, Yemen’s Houthi rebels issued a reminder that they could restart ballistic missile attacks if hostilities against Hamas resume.
Truckers Fear Job Losses if Tariffs Imposed
Truckers fear that the 25% tariffs that U.S. President Donald Trump is still threatening to impose will have disastrous consequences for their sector, as trade between Canada and the United States would suffer.
CMA CGM Sets Peak Surcharges for Northern Europe-U.S. Containers, Surcharges Also Added for Mexico and Canada Shipments
Ocean container carrier CMA CGM has introduced peak season surcharges on a number of Northern Europe-U.S., Canada and Mexico trade lanes, effective March 1. (The carrier announced the tariffs before President Donald Trump this week said he planned to delay by 30 days tariffs on Mexico and Canada.)