Events & Seminars

February 2, 2012 // Backlog delays rail traffic in Vancouver and Prince Rupert

Import rail shipments into Montreal and Toronto may be delayed for the next several days due to backlog at terminals in Vancouver and Prince Rupert. Severe weather and a recent derailment in Alberta are being blamed for the backlog. Mohawk is working... [read more]

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January 24, 2012 // International trade loans offer exporters incentive to insource

Is your small business interested in moving production back to the U.S.? Need help with financing? Then you may want to take advantage of a new program offered the Small Business Administration (SBA). Designed to encourage businesses to bring jobs... [read more]

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January 24, 2012 // Interactive port maps galore at Worldportsource.com

It's ports-a-plenty at worldportsource.com, a free online directory of satellite maps and other information on over 4,500 world ports. The site lists ports by country and region. An interactive satellite map allows visitors to "zoom in"... [read more]

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January 24, 2012 // How new trucker hours of service rules could affect your supply chain

Beginning next July, truck drivers will be driving less and resting more per new federal safety regulations. In an effort to improve driver safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation has made changes to hours of service regulations for truckers. Effective... [read more]

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