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  • Fri, August 23, 2024 2:38 PM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    Canadian union issues 72-hour strike warning to freight railroad hours after it resumes service (msn.com)

    The key time is 10AM August 26 2024.  CN  trains started rolling on Aug 23, CP trains are parked as pickets continue.  30,000 commuters were stranded by the actions.

  • Fri, August 23, 2024 9:28 AM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    CN Ends Lockout, CPKC Prepares To Restart After Canada Intervenes (msn.com)

    Canada imposed binding arbitration to end the shutdown

  • Thu, August 22, 2024 11:44 AM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    Customs Broker Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

    A broker must communicate directly with the IOR, not through a third party such as a forwarder.  Find answers to other questions here. 

  • Thu, August 22, 2024 9:48 AM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    CN Moves Forward with Lock Out | Seeking Alpha

    EMTC seeks to provide varied perspectives as they are available  


  • Thu, August 22, 2024 9:32 AM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    Canadian Railroads Begin Lockouts, Threatening US Trade (msn.com)

    Peak season is starting -  will this be a factor? Rail accounted for an estimated 14% of trade between the US and Canada in 24Q1-Q2.

  • Wed, August 21, 2024 4:12 PM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    ‘Something is Boiling': East Coast Cargo Rates Set to Soar (msn.com)

    Surcharges start in September as peak cargo shipped earlier.  October 1 is a critical date for East Coast ports.  Check your sailing schedules.

  • Wed, August 21, 2024 2:47 PM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)

    Looming Canadian railroad work stoppage threatens U.S. supply chains (msn.com)

    Effective Aug 22 all shipments to/from Canada may be stopped  US operations of CN and CPKS may also be stopped.  Read more...

  • Tue, August 20, 2024 11:24 AM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)
  • Tue, August 20, 2024 11:04 AM | Karen Kelly (Administrator)
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