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 Post workers walking off the job after government demands reforms
The union representing Canada's postal workers has called for a cross-country strike in the wake of the federal government announcing major reforms to Canada Post. Read more
U.S. CBP: Automated rejection of manifest filings with insufficient cargo information enhancement deploying September 27
On September 27, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy the Automated Rejection of Manifest Filings with Insufficient Cargo Information enhancement to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Read more.
Joly expects aluminum sector to receive ‘hundreds of millions’ in tariff relief
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Quebec’s aluminum sector is likely to receive “hundreds of millions of dollars” from a $5-billion fund to help sectors slammed by U.S. tariffs. Read more.
Container rates sink to lowest since start of Red Sea diversions
The cost to ship goods in containers to northern Europe from China fell to the lowest level since Houthi attacks in the Red Sea started diverting most of the world’s maritime fleet around southern Africa almost two years ago. Read more.
DHL surges customs agent hiring as new tariffs confuse importers
DHL is hiring hundreds of customs experts to help businesses navigate unprecedented trade turbulence that is upending supply chains even as the integrated logistics giant expects a more muted peak shipping season this fall. Read more.
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