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Port of Halifax Adds Electric Rail Cranes to Improve Capacity and Cargo Flow
Infrastructure investments across Canadian ports are increasingly focused on improving cargo flow while reducing emissions and congestion.
CPKC and IBEW Continue Talks Ahead of Possible Strike
CPKC received a 72-hour strike notice from IBEW, raising the possibility of a labour disruption that could affect part of the railway’s Canadian workforce.
Maersk to Introduce Peak Season Surcharge from Far East Asia to Canada and the U.S.
The latest surcharge may increase freight costs for importers shipping from Asia during the summer season.
CBSA Updates ASECC Pilot Program Guidance for 2026/27 Arctic Shipping Season
Carriers planning to use Canada’s Arctic Shipping Electronic Commercial Clearance pilot program for the 2026/27 season have until May 15, 2026, to submit their Part 1 application.
Hapag-Lloyd Announces Another Freight Rate Increase on Shipments to North America
The new General Rate Increase/General Rate Adjustment applies to shipments from the Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan, and the Middle East to Canada and the U.S.
Canada Post Reports Record Loss of $1.57 Billion as Transformation Work Begins
While Transaction Mail recorded a 26.2% revenue gain in 2025, the $850 million drop in parcels revenue and the 79 million decline in pieces volumes were significant.
New Shipping Surcharges Come into Effect in April 2026
As of April 2026, MSC is applying an emergency fuel surcharge on ocean routes from Asia to Canada and the U.S., and Amazon is adding a fuel and logistics fee for FBA sellers.
Canada Expands Trade Access via New Montreal-Latin America Route Starting March 31
The new route is expected to particularly benefit importers of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables.
Shipping Costs Rise as Middle East Unrest Disrupts Air and Ocean Freight
Major air and ocean freight carriers are introducing new surcharges and raising existing ones as global shipping networks face disruptions.
CMA CGM Announces Rate Restoration Initiative on Cargo from North Europe to Canada’s East Coast
Cargo moving from North Europe to or via Canada’s East Coast may be subject to CMA CGM’s RRI pricing adjustment for sailings on or after February 10, 2026.
