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Today, we celebrate Claude Dauphinais’ 7th anniversary with the AP TEAM!

22 March 2024|News|

From day one, Claude has proven an exceptional leader whose strategic vision and invaluable expertise have propelled our team to new horizons. His immense availability and ability to always support every team member make him a pillar on which everyone can lean. Claude embodies leadership by example, proving that open communication, [...]

Incredible growth in container shipments from China to Mexico in January 🚢

22 March 2024|News|

Container shipments from China to Mexico soared in January, up almost 60% year-on-year! According to Xeneta, this could reflect a strategy to circumvent US tariffs, with a significant proportion of goods potentially going to the US. 🚚🇺🇸 Mexican ports saw increased activity, with a record 728,116 TEUs handled in January 2023, [...]

🚀 Mexican ports are booming! 🇲🇽

8 March 2024|News|

January marked a turning point for Mexican ports with a dazzling 20% increase in container traffic, totalling 728,116 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). This growth is mainly attributed to the nearshoring phenomenon in Tijuana, reflecting increased economic integration and changing market dynamics. Pacific ports such as Manzanillo and Lazaro Cardenas broke all [...]

Air freight rates up ✈️

21 February 2024|News|

Air freight rates have recently risen sharply in the run-up to the Lunar New Year. This period is synonymous with festivities and family reunions, impacting logistics and manufacturing operations across Asia. At the same time, geopolitical turmoil, notably in the Red Sea, adds complexity to the forecasts for 2024. These events [...]

Family Day and other vacations in Canada and the United States

19 February 2024|News|

Today, Monday, February 19, is a statutory holiday in several Canadian provinces 🇨🇦, as well as in the United States. 🇺🇸 Family Day: Alberta British Columbia New Brunswick Ontario Saskatchewan Islanders' Day: Prince Edward Island Heritage Day: Nova Scotia Louis Riel Day: Manitoba President's Day: United States The transportation of goods [...]

Green grants: boost for logistics and sustainable transport 🚛

8 February 2024|News|

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is propelling the future of transportation with $622.57 million in grants to accelerate the deployment of electric and hydrogen charging stations across the US. 🇺🇸⚡States like California, Washington, Colorado, Texas and New Mexico are at the forefront of this green revolution. The funds will support 47 [...]

Thaw period: important reminder to heavy vehicle users and shippers with shipments to or from Quebec

6 February 2024|News|

Each spring, the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable has determined thaw periods when the loads of heavy vehicles using the Quebec road network must be reduced. To minimize the damage caused to the pavement which is weakened during this period, the restrictions are determined for the three thawing [...]

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