Bi-weekly Freight Updates - September: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. As we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, logistic delays, and port congestion persist. We provide you with freight updates that include some of the latest industry news, helping to keep you on top of the dynamic global supply chain landscape.
Canada imposes new air cargo security rules in response to threats
Thought to be in response to a number of incendiary devices found in European parcel networks, Transport Canada has mandated new restrictions on cargo from a number of countries in Europe and central Asia, effective immediately. Read more.
Canada joins the US in implementing stricter requirements for European air cargo shipments
Canada has joined the US in the sudden implementation of stricter security requirements for Europe- and CIS-based air cargo shippers importing goods into the country. Following the announcement of the new requirements, Air Canada Cargo warned shippers that they face an embargo unless they can meet the new requirements. Read more.
MSC boxship becomes third in 2024 to lose boxes overboard off South Africa
For the third time this winter season, a containership has lost boxes overboard and incurred damage due to stormy weather off South Africa. Read more.
Union reps back East and Gulf Coast dock strike
Representatives of unionized dockworkers this week unanimously supported leadership calls for a strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports if a new contract with employers isn’t reached by Oct. 1. Read more.
Teamsters Canada railroad workers appeal binding arbitration order
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference is challenging a government binding arbitration order that ended a brief lockout of union workers and got Canada’s main rail carriers running again. Read more.
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