Trucking and logistics providers like Titan Transline expect a massive influx of ecommerce freight with the coming holidays. The holidays are peak season for shipping and have always contributed to rising rates and tighter capacity. However, this year everything is different because they are already at elevated levels due to the coronavirus pandemic. During the…
The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the Canadian economy but flatbed trucking remains optimistic that freight demand is returning. It is expected that freight volumes will increase over the coming days as states begin to reopen. Factories have to replenish their materials and businesses need new equipment. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged that…
There’s a lot going on in and around airports; with a Cairns to Port Douglas shuttle being just one cog in a massive system. Naturally, there’ll be fees for the matter, though the AU’s airports have taken some criticism from some key executives over their fees. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce and Virgin Australia CEO Paul…
Every time there is an increase in the prices of diesel; Canadian trucking companies are always affected. However, the reality is the cost of transportation goes up because of the carbon tax and the charge will be ultimately passed on to consumers. With the federal carbon surcharge taking effect last April 1, diesel prices in…
The experience and know-how of a medical logistics company will ensure that shipments of medicine, medical supplies and equipment arrive at its proper destination on time. Each shipment usually involves a tremendous amount of money and any wrong move can cause losses of thousands or even millions of dollars. Highly sensitive materials have to be…
Online shopping is the “in” thing nowadays as there are lots of customers opting for this convenience. However, there is a growing problem on how to deliver the orders in the most convenient and affordable way. For long distance shipments, the journey has been optimized. It’s where the efficient global networks come in, which have…
Most advanced economies are also considered as the leaders in global trade logistics. They pursue logistics-related reforms and investments, build infrastructure, facilitate transportation and trade, or develop new and modern services. But in spite of the progress, the 6th edition of Connecting to Compete shows a different picture When it comes to logistics performance, high…