Freight updates March 2022: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain
The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. Now, two years into the pandemic-related global capacity crunch, high prices, delays, and port congestion persist. These monthly updates will share some of the latest freight news, so we can keep you abreast of the situation.
Canadian government invokes Emergencies Act for first time ever 
By now the truckers’ convoy has made international news and the situation is changing rapidly. However, one of the most significant events in the story has been Trudeau’s invocation of the Emergencies Act for the first time in Canadian history. Read more.
Schedule reliability dropped to record low at the end of 2021
New data from Sea-Intelligence shows that containerships’ ability to maintain published schedules reached the lowest level in the decade the analytics and advisory service has been tracking the industry. Read more.
Councillors ask Ottawa to reject marine container terminal project in Delta, B.C.
Councillors in the Lower Mainland city of Delta have asked the Canadian federal government to reject or postpone the construction of a new marine container terminal, citing environmental concerns. Read more.
Calgary airport workers vote to strike after rejecting offer from Airport Terminal Services
Disruptions could be ahead at Calgary International Airport after baggage handlers and aircraft services workers voted for strike action in February. Read more.
90 Years Of Flights: The Story Of Vancouver International Airport
When Vancouver Airport (YVR) first opened to air traffic in 1931, it possessed a single runway, a small wooden administrative building, two hangers, a control tower, and a floatplane harbor. Fast-forward to today, and YVR is the second-busiest airport in Canada and is a vital link between North America and Asia. Read more.
Ports of LA, Long Beach clear containers, set January records
The push to get empty containers back to Asia is ongoing as consumer demand continues to drive imports. Read more.
DOJ expands scrutiny of possible supply-chain profiteers
The U.S. Department of Justice is now targeting a wider swath of transportation companies that it suspects may be using supply chain disruption to gouge customers. Read more.
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