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The ports of Montreal, Quebec City and Trois-Rivières are rallying to accelerate the decarbonization of marine transportation along the St. Lawrence River corridor and announcing their joint participation in the Net-Zero Challenge, a 2022 initiative launched by Canada's Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault! We are proud to [...]

In 2022, the Port of Montreal handled 36 million tons of cargo, representing a 5.8% increase compared to 2021. Truck traffic also increased, with an average of 1827 trucks daily and a 10 % improved processing time since 2017. The economic recovery following COVID-19 has allowed for renewed growth, with sectors [...]

Here is the most recent update of the load restriction periods for each of the spring thaw zones, from the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable: 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 Zone 1: Monday, March 20 (12:01 a.m.) to Friday, April 28 (11:59 p.m.) Zone 2: Monday, March 27 (12:01 [...]

China's national Labor Day Holiday is fast approaching! For the occasion, the period from April 29th to May 3rd will be a holiday. The majority of Chinese companies, factories, and warehouses will be closed during this period, resulting in significant surges of goods around these dates. Regarding air and sea freight [...]

📣 We are pleased to announce that AP International, your trusted logistics partner, will be present at the Expo des Grands travaux on April 21-22, 2023 at Espace Saint-Hyacinthe. 🏗️🔧 Come and meet us to discuss your projects and discover how we can help you reach your most ambitious goals! Richard [...]

Did you know that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given California permission to proceed with its own emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, despite calls from the industry for a single national standard? The decision was hailed by the nonprofit organization CALSTART as a way to fight climate change and [...]

The transition to cleaner and more sustainable maritime transportation is underway with the exploration of ammonia as an alternative to fossil fuels. A coalition of major maritime companies, including A.P. Moller - Maersk, Fleet Management Limited, and Sumitomo Corporation, has committed to a feasibility study for using ammonia as a marine [...]

Operations at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were suspended Thursday night and Friday due to a strike organized by the dockworkers' union. Negotiations for a new collective agreement for thousands of port employees have been stalled for a year. The shutdown of West Coast ports is driving importers [...]

Only 23% of women consider a career in the trucking and logistics industry. The results reveal that women's reluctance to join the industry is rooted in outdated and incorrect perceptions. However, office jobs and other career opportunities in trucking are widely ignored. Women also express a lack of interest and passion [...]

US President Joe Biden visited Cummins' factory in Fridley, Minnesota, where the company announced a $1 billion investment in the production of green engines in the United States. This new investment is part of Biden's "Investing in America" tour. This is a vital investment for the decarbonization of the company. The [...]

Ontario has just released its 2023 budget, and it's great news for the trucking industry! With a $27.9 billion investment over the next decade for road work, we can expect significant improvements in the infrastructure that supports our sector. The projects include the construction of a new bridge and roads in [...]

Maersk has unveiled its new 2,000 TEU dual-fuel ship running on methanol and VLSFO, marking a significant breakthrough for alternative fuel vessels. 🚢🌱 Methanol, a popular fuel choice, accounts for over 30% of pipeline projects opened by MAN Energy Solutions. According to DNV, methanol was the second most popular alternative fuel choice [...]

Challenges to achieve this goal were discussed at the latest Technology & Maintenance Council seminar. Technologies being used include battery electric vehicles, renewable natural gas, renewable diesel, and biodiesel. When adding electric vehicles to a fleet, it's important to consider the cost of electricity in the region where the trucks will [...]

Here is the most recent update of the load restriction periods for each of the spring thaw zones, from the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable: Official dates for 2023 Zone 1: Monday, March 20 (12:01 a.m.) to Friday, May 19 (11:59 p.m.) Zone 2: Monday, March 27 (12:01 [...]

This is a major event in the maritime world! Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has delivered the largest container ship ever built, the MSC Tessa, to its owner Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). 🚢🌎 With an impressive capacity of 24,116 TEU, this sea monster is a technological feat that pushes the boundaries of [...]

Here is the new update of the load restriction periods for each of the spring thaw zones: Official dates for 2023 Zone 1: Monday, March 20 (12:01 a.m.) to Friday, May 19 (11:59 p.m.) Predicted dates for 2023 Zone 2: Monday, March 27 (12:01 a.m.) to Friday, May 26 (11:59 p.m.) [...]

Zhang Lichun, a native of Northern China, joins the AP International team with more than 23 years of experience in various functions within numerous companies in the areas of sales, production, supply and logistic. His varied experience will be an asset and an important contribution to the International Division team. Welcome [...]

The ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable has once again modified the scheduled dates for the thaw period and accompanying load restrictions for zones 2 and 3. Here is the new update of the load restriction periods for each of the spring thaw zones: Zone 1: Monday, March 20 [...]

The Thai government has just announced a massive investment plan in multi-billion dollar infrastructures to boost the country's economic growth. Planned projects include improvements to the transportation network, investments in ports and airports, as well as initiatives to improve access to energy and clean water throughout the country. This announcement is [...]

US container ports continue to experience growth, with volumes on the rise for many ports, including the Port of New York and New Jersey. Although the Port of New York briefly surpassed the Port of Los Angeles to become the largest port in the US, it fell back to second place [...]

Great news for the air cargo industry! According to Air Cargo News, air cargo capacity has finally exceeded pre-pandemic levels, indicating a gradual recovery in economic activity. However, with the pandemic continuing to spread globally, the risk of zero growth remains. Industry professionals will need to remain flexible and adapt their [...]

As was the case in 2020, AP International will be back at CONEXPO next week in Las Vegas!  You won't want to miss this unique opportunity to meet all the manufacturers and players in the construction industry! 👷‍♂️ Richard Martel, President, and Marc-Alexandre Guinta, Director of North American Operations, will be [...]

On this International Women's Day, we are proud to underline the place of women at AP International. 💪👩‍🦰 Their expertise, dynamism and determination are an example to all, and we are convinced that they will continue to play a key role in the future success and growth of our company! 💯👍 [...]

The ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable has once again changed the planned dates for the thaw period and the accompanying weight restrictions. Here is the new updated load restriction periods, for each of the spring thaw zones : Zone 1: Monday, March 20 (12:01 a.m.) to Friday, May [...]

Each spring, the ministère des Transports et de la mobilité durable determines thaw periods when the loads of heavy vehicles 🚛 traveling on the Quebec road network must be reduced. The dates previously announced for the year 2023 have been modified. Here are the updated load restriction periods, for each of [...]