The Canadian railway system has been struck with two major work stoppages amid failed labor negotiations Aug. 22.
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CN and CPKC Initiate Lockout After Labor Talks Fail
Trudeau Tells Railways, Union to Reach Deal to Avoid Strike
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canada’s two largest railways and unionized workers to reach a deal to avert a strike that businesses warn will cause significant harm to the economy.
Canadian Economy at Risk as Rail, Port Strikes Approach
Canadian businesses are warning about potential long-term damage to the economy if railway and port strikes go ahead and choke the country’s vital trading arteries.
ATA Reports Sequential Freight Tonnage Rise for July
The trucking industry in July saw a sequential rise in freight tonnage but a decrease from the year-ago period, American Trucking Associations reported Aug. 20.
Will Amazon’s AI Bet Pay Off?
More than any of the megacap technology stocks, Amazon.com Inc.’s big-spending ways are coming at the expense of profits, and its shares are being punished as a result.
ATA Names Dan Hilton MSC Executive Director
Dan Hilton, an alumnus of Capitol Hill and trade associations with extensive experience in government and advocacy, is the new executive director of ATA’s Moving & Storage Conference.
Port Traffic Booms Despite Recession Fears
The busiest port complex in the U.S. is churning through import volumes near the highs set during the pandemic despite worries about a cooling economy.
Canadian National Issues Lockout Notice to Railway Teamsters
Canadian National Railway Co. issued a formal notice Aug. 18 that union-affiliated workers will be locked out in the coming days if a labor agreement is not reached.
Private Carrier Sector Rankings Reflect Fleet Growth
Although freight market conditions have been favorable to shippers for the past two years, many of the largest private carriers in North America operate larger fleets now than in years past.
Going Private: Shippers Strengthening In-House Fleets
Even at a time when for-hire truck capacity is readily available at competitive rates, many shippers have continued to invest in their own private fleets.