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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
APHIS announces new requirements for importing potatoes from PEI
Effective January 26, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) requires… Read more
Government of Canada prohibits certain exports to Russia
The Government of Canada (Government) recently announced that it is prohibiting the export, sale, supply or shipment to… Read more
US-COOL oral hearing appeal opens for public viewing
The Appellate Body Division of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced that they will open the oral… Read more
Health Canada seeking input on synthetic colors labelling
Health Canada is proposing to amend the current labelling regulations so that food colors would be required to… Read more