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Lithium Battery Guidance Document
The lithium battery guidance document is based on the provisions set out in the 2019-2020 Edition of the… Read more
Canadian spring thaw, 2019
Each year, a number of Canadian provinces implement a “Spring Thaw” policy, enforcing reduced trailer load restrictions in… Read more
Traffic Diversion on Oversize and Overweight Vehicles Crossing at Peace Bridge
As of October, 15 2018 to May 15 2019 oversized and overweight vehicles will be diverted to Queenston-Lewiston… Read more
Montreal Gateway Terminals announces extended gate hours and new fees
The Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership (MGT) recently issued a notice to industry partners, notifying them of extended truck… Read more
Transport Canada Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) Program – Fees to increase
As of August 1, 2018 RIV fees are increasing. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has published CN… Read more
Carriers, take note: The U.S. in-bond process is changing
On November 27, 2017, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency published a final rule containing proposed… Read more
CN’s storage tariff changes
The Canadian National Railway has changed its storage tariff rates, effective May 15, 2018. On April 13, Canadian… Read more
Potential for Canadian Pacific Strike
The unions representing workers at Canadian Pacific (CP), one of Canada’s largest railway network, have served CP with… Read more
Changes to the Interim Process for Electronic House Bills
Canada Border Services Agency has recently issued on May 11, 2018 Customs Notice 18-04. This notice replaces Customs… Read more
Consultation for Transportation of Dangerous Goods Client Identification Database
Transport Canada (TC) invites you to participate in stakeholder consultations regarding a new Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)… Read more