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Last Sunday, the AP team swapped computers for brooms and glacial stones! ❄️🥌  We're proud to have introduced our new members of Algerian, Brazilian, Chinese and Indian origin to this purely Canadian sport🇨🇦 The result? Laughter, memorable moments and a renewed understanding of what it means to work together. At [...]

🚢 Strike at the St. Lawrence Seaway: a shockwave for the economy? ⚠️ 📢 Workers from the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation began a strike on Sunday, following unsuccessful negotiations. The St. Lawrence Seaway is of crucial importance to the supply chain. Beyond the disagreement, this second major labor dispute [...]

Meadow Lark Transport, a historic Montana company, has just bowed out after 40 years of dedicated service. To wit: 📍 Based in Billings, Montana 🚛 273 dedicated drivers and 337 vehicles in operation 🌍 40 terminals across the U.S. 📈 Sales of over $200 million. What's behind the closure of Meadow [...]

Today at AP International, we're delighted to celebrate the 7th professional anniversary of an exceptional colleague, Andrée Veilleux, our Director of Administrative Services. Since her arrival, Andrée has consistently demonstrated commitment, dedication and unparalleled professionalism. Her contribution to AP International is not only measurable in years but also in the profound [...]

October and November mark a period of high risk for collisions with wildlife. The Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable (MTMD) reminds us to be vigilant on Quebec roads. Although signage and other preventive measures are in place, such as anti-wildlife fences and wildlife crossings, the risks remain. From [...]

The Port of Montreal receives an impressive $150M CAD investment from the National Trade Corridor Fund for its Contrecoeur terminal project. It's a giant step forward for Canadian logistics efficiency! 🇨🇦📈 🤝 The federal government's commitment highlights the strategic importance of Contrecoeur's expansion for the Canadian economy. 🏗️ In the coming [...]

Double brokering is shaking up the freight transportation industry! Did you know this practice affects between $500M and $700M worth of freight annually? Double brokering, which involves subcontracting a load to another carrier without the parties' agreement, not only causes operational disruption but also exposes our industry to huge financial risks. [...]

Trade officials from the US-Mexico are urging the Texas Governor to halt truck inspections. Result? Over $1.5 billion in goods are stuck at the border! 🔍 These inspections, initiated by the Texas Governor, are causing significant delays, halving the daily truck flow at some entry points. The decision to close bridges [...]

Starting January 1st, DHL, a cornerstone of international express delivery, plans to raise its US rates by 5.9%, echoing the 7.9% increase from the previous year. These rate adjustments provide guidance to shippers, scaled according to weight and distance. DHL Express operates in the US strictly through international connections. 🌍✈️ See [...]

📈  The global diesel market shows no signs of calming down. In fact, data indicates a consistent rise, marking the 10th increase in 11 weeks. The current average price of diesel in the US stands at $4.515 per gallon. In Quebec, the price of diesel is currently $2.05 per liter. The [...]

Have you ever wondered what the markings on a shipping container you follow on the highway or see in your warehouse mean? 🤔 Each mark plays a crucial role! Here's a glimpse into their significance: 🔹Container Number: main marking on the door, consisting of 4 letters and 7 numbers as per [...]

📌 On Monday, October 9th, Canada will take a moment to celebrate Thanksgiving, a day to recognize the abundance and blessings in our lives. ⚠️ Please be advised that transportation services might experience slight disruptions due to this public holiday. 🚛 Rest assured, our team remains at your service and our [...]

September 30th is etched in our hearts as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A day that reminds us of the suffering of the children who never found their way home, of the survivors of residential schools, and their families. Logistics is our business, but today, it's not cargo we [...]

Unprecedented innovation in the road infrastructure industry! The FPInnovations organization, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (MTSM) and the Eurovia firm, is exploring a remarkable breakthrough for our roads. 🌱 The idea: Use up to 15% forest residues in our asphalt mixes to create what's known [...]

Two shipping giants, #CMACGM and #Maersk, have joined forces for an unprecedented initiative: accelerating the green transition in the maritime industry. 🤝 🔍 Together, they will explore: Green fuels and their life cycles. Setting standards for green methanol ships. Port readiness for bio/ethanol bunkering. Ammonia as a potential future fuel. This [...]

Canada, the second-largest country in the world, spans nearly 10 million km²! It's no wonder that transportation is at the heart of its economy. According to Statistics Canada, in 2020, Canadian carriers transported goods worth an astonishing $928.3 billion. Yes, you read that right! Trucks dominate with 70% of shipments. Next [...]

On the horizon, the maritime industry is bracing for an unparalleled transformation. 🌊 According to 🚢 DNV Maritime, relying solely on green fuels should not be the only option. With high environmental targets, we need to expand our outlook beyond traditional methods. Innovative alternatives such as wind propulsion, air lubrication, or [...]

The electric trucks of the future are not confined to high-voltage batteries. The 12-volt low-voltage batteries also have an essential role to play! Clarios, a leader in the field, is ramping up its investment in this vital technology, marking a recent step forward with the acquisition of Paragon. 🌱 According to [...]

The fuel sector is experiencing new turbulence, with a repeated increase in diesel prices. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the price of diesel now stands at $4.54 per gallon. 🔍 These figures indicate a trend that is concerning market players. The warning issued by the International Energy Agency about [...]

We'd like to draw your attention to the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese National Day celebrations on September 29 and October 1 respectively. This will start a week-long national vacation filled with festivities across the country. Please note that from Friday, September 29 to Friday, October 6, the majority of businesses [...]

Please warmly welcome our new International Logistics Advisor, Vladimir Rodrigues de Lima! Hailing from Brazil, 🇧🇷 our new colleague took the big leap to Canada with his spouse a year and a half ago, bringing with him a rich tapestry of experiences and skills that will surely enhance our logistics operations. [...]

As we welcome the month of September, we're also gearing up to celebrate Labor Day this Monday, September 4th, in Canada and the United States. 🇨🇦🇺🇸 ⚠️ Please note that transportation services may be slightly disrupted due to this vacation. 🚛 The AP TEAM will be operational as usual. We are [...]

🔍 The numbers speak for themselves: 🔹 Diesel is now priced at $4.475 per gallon, an increase of 8.6¢ in 6 consecutive weeks. ⛽️ 🔹 That's 66.9 cents higher than it was six weeks ago. 🔹 Surprisingly, while diesel prices rise, gasoline prices are dropping, now at $3.813 per gallon. 📉 [...]

Canada's transportation industry is about to undergo an unprecedented transformation! The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is preparing to modernize its system for collecting duties and taxes on commercial goods imported into Canada, The implementation of this state-of-the-art solution, the Canada Border Services Agency's Revenue and Assessment Management (CARM), should not [...]

The rise in ocean temperatures isn't just a hot topic for environmentalists; it's also a wake-up call for the maritime sector. 🚢 ✅ Record ocean temperatures are causing extreme weather conditions, threatening sea routes. ✅ The Atlantic is 1°C warmer than in 2020, a temperature that could intensify hurricanes, disrupting maritime [...]