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CBSA implements new seizure policy
Recently the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the implementation of a new seizure policy for undervalued shipments… Read more
CITT concludes expiry proceedings on steel plate types
On January 30, 2015, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) concluded their expiry proceedings concerning the dumping of… Read more
CFIA changes import requirements for root crops
As of February 2, 2015, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) no longer requires an import permit for… Read more
ILWU and PMA make progress in negotiations
Finally something is happening. After a long stretch of negotiations between two West Coast shipping groups turned south… Read more
Ultra-large container ships increasingly popular
Despite the recent plunge in the cost of oil, a Taiwanese shipping line became the latest to order… Read more
Drivers, union in driver’s seat with potential Port Metro Vancouver strike
When it comes to whether Port Metro Vancouver will experience a crippling drayage strike like it did last… Read more
Trade authority for Obama could get most out of TPP negotiations for North America
During his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama hinted at the importance of ongoing global trade discussions… Read more
New export requirements for potatoes from PEI
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has advises that, effective January 26, 2015, new requirements are in place… Read more
Industry guide on infant cribs, cradles, bassinets and related products
Health Canada has published an industry guide that provides information on cribs, cradles, bassinets and related products. The… Read more
ILWU, PMA overcome negotiating roadblock, agree on chassis maintenance and repair measures
Negotiators for the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have reached a tentative agreement… Read more