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Cargo theft continues to be a growing concern across North America, with a significant uptick in incidents reported during the first half of 2024. According to data from supply chain visibility firm Overhaul.
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The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has upheld Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon's decision to end the work stoppages at Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).
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The global commodity trade is dominated by a few key sectors and commodities. Energy, particularly petroleum products, accounts for the largest share of exports, contributing to a total value of $2 trillion annually.
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The Canadian railway sector is on high alert as more than 6,000 workers at Canadian National Railway (CN) could walk off the job starting at 10 a.m. ET on August 26.
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A Montgomery County Constable's Office deputy recently conducted an inspection of a commercial vehicle and discovered multiple serious violations.
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Record truck border crossings and surging ground import volumes solidify Mexico as the top U.S. importer, overtaking China’s declining share.
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Canada’s two largest railroads, Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), have locked out more than 9,000 union employees, effectively shutting down nearly 80% of the country’s rail network.
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The Canadian trucking industry warns it cannot meet demand for essential goods if a rail work stoppage occurs. Dave Earl, President of the British Columbia Trucking Association, says trucking alone cannot fill the gap if a rail shutdown happens amid escalating labor disputes.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility seized over $5 million worth of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of watermelons.
Review of The Week
This week, we spotlight Talon Logistics Inc., a drayage provider headquartered in Mira Loma, CA, with operations across major US ports including LA/LB, NY/NJ, Savannah, Houston, Oakland, and Norfolk.
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A sophisticated scammer is preying on the growing interest in electric vehicles by attempting to sell fake Tesla Semi reservations to unsuspecting trucking companies.
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A recent federal court decision in Illinois has trucking companies on edge, with legal experts warning of a potential flood of lawsuits. The case, involving IIK Transport and a group of its drivers, centered on whether these drivers were correctly classified as independent contractors.