Clues in the Cargo: Burning cargo ship off Dutch coast holding 500 EVs, not 25, Reuters says
(Photo by The Netherlands Coastguard) Toronto, Ontario — In an unfortunate turn of events, the still-burning cargo ship off the Dutch coast is actually holding nearly 500 electric vehicles onboard, as opposed to the estimate of 25 previously reported by Reuters. A crew member is dead and 3,783 new vehicles, including 498 EVs, are likely […]
Trouble at Sea: Cargo ship containing 3,000 vehicles catches fire on Dutch coast
(Photo by The Netherlands Coastguard) Toronto, Ontario — If you have been waiting on the delivery of a new Mercedes, you may want to check along the Dutch coastline, as reports came in Wednesday that a cargo ship containing nearly 3,000 vehicles caught fire, killing a crew member in the process. The Indian crew of […]
Deadline at the Docks: Labour minister sets deadline for Vancouver port strike settlement
Vancouver, British Columbia — Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan was on the scene of the strike at the Port of Vancouver Tuesday, where he issued a deadline to a federal mediator to reach a settlement with the port workers within 24 hours. With this invocation of O’Regan’s statutory powers under the Canadian Labour Code, a […]
Strategic Planning: AkzoNobel adjusts prices to counter shipping crisis, sees 19 percent revenue increase
Amsterdam, Netherlands — AkzoNobel has released its Q3 2022 financial results, reporting strong revenue gains thanks to price hikes outpacing expected losses from lower volume, higher material costs and global inflation. Specifically, the company has increased its revenue by 19 percent by increasing prices by 13 percent, justified as a way to offset increases in […]
Short end of the Longshore: Mfg. groups calling for intervention amid strike planned for Port of Montreal
Toronto, Ontario — With the labour disputes at the Port of Montreal coming to a head, leading the longshoremen to announce a partial strike for April 13, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) is calling on the federal government to intervene to ensure service continuity at the port. A shutdown at this, one of the country’s […]
Coming to a Crossroads: CP-Kansas City Southern merger could see more efficient auto supply chain, experts say
Toronto, Ontario — A big acquisition in the world of railway shipping is giving off a glimmer of hope for auto industry experts who are hoping that Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s agreement to buy Kansas City Southern could lead to a smoother supply chain between Canada and the U.S. “Rail is a key piece of […]
Cardinal Couriers to increase capacity, rolls out process improvements
By Mike Davey Mississauga, Ontario — March 1, 2017 — Cardinal Couriers is well-known to many automotive recycling professionals, especially those in Ontario and Quebec. The company operates the Night Network pick-up and delivery solution. The unique methodology provides a competitive advantage through a “First to Market” approach, allowing businesses to maximize their business day, […]
Cardinal Couriers Process Improvements 2017
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