Shipping
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Shippers ‘losing faith’ in CBSA tech systems amid ongoing outages, glitchesIssues with the eManifest pre-clearance system for goods entering Canada mark the second major issue with CBSA technical systems in recent months.CanadaMay 1
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Iran threatens to set ships on fire if they enter Strait of HormuzIt was Iran's most explicit warning since telling ships it was closing the export route on Saturday, which threatens to choke a fifth of global oil flows and send prices higher.WorldMar 2
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U.S. blocks plan to charge ‘carbon tax’ on global shipping emissionsMaritime nations had been deliberating on adopting regulations to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels, but U.S. President Donald Trump had vowed retaliation.EnvironmentOct 17, 2025
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Some retailers stop selling to U.S. consumers amid uncertainty over tariffsSome retailers have stopped selling to U.S. customers while others are seeking temporary workarounds in the hope the tariff rate may be reduced.ConsumerMay 2, 2025
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Cargo companies start to reroute away from Montreal amid fears of port strikeA major transport company has rerouted cargo away from the Port of Montreal over fears of a potential strike, prompting concerns that others may follow in its wake.EconomyMar 27, 2024
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How Canadian shippers are feeling the strain of the Red Sea conflictCanadian shippers are starting to feel the strain of attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea, as container rates rise and boats are late to arrive.CanadaJan 15, 2024
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Canadian truckers told not to report for work as U.S.-based Yellow shuts downYellow Corp., which owns a Canadian subsidiary employing 128 drivers, has ceased operations and is filing for bankruptcy, according to a U.S. union and multiple media reports.EconomyJul 31, 2023
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Unionized B.C. port workers vote 99% in favour of strike mandateThe International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) said Monday that an eye-popping 99.24 per cent of members cast a ballot supporting job action if necessary.EconomyJun 12, 2023
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Tensions flare over law to expand railway competitionA new rail shipping rule passed Thursday is meant to drive down costs, but it's awoken two Canadian railway giants now fighting over concerns about expenses and congestion.CanadaJun 11, 2023
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Montreal port CEO says need for federal cash ‘urgent’ as expansion cost balloonsThe federal government says it is committed to supporting the Port of Montreal as it seeks more funding for the ballooning cost of a container terminal expansion.CanadaApr 27, 2023
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