Montreal joins Vancouver in levying empty container fee
Canadian transportation regulators are considering whether empty container fees are justified, following protests from shipowners and vessel operators.
Canadian transportation regulators are considering whether empty container fees are justified, following protests from shipowners and vessel operators.
Scott Fremont started as chief supply chain officer for the grocery chain earlier this month following nearly 18 years with Target.
The Hamburg-headquartered breakbulk and project cargo operator confirmed new vessel orders after it announced that Managing Director Lars Bonnesen would leave the company at the end of the year.
A string of storms in September has roiled vessel schedules and terminal operations throughout the region.
The fees, which commence Oct. 26, include per-package fees and levies for shipments that are large or require additional handling.
Potential impact will largely depend on whether the policy affects truck parts and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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Called The Cookbook, the tool gives workers access to 150 years of expertise on the brand’s signature condiment. The company plans to expand use cases, including its supply chain.
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