<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A potential strike by Canada’s two railroads, while an “inconvenience,” would not pose an “immediate and serious danger” to the public, the Canada Industrial Relations Board ruled Friday.</p></div>

A potential strike by Canada’s two railroads, while an “inconvenience,” would not pose an “immediate and serious danger” to the public, the Canada Industrial Relations Board ruled Friday.

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<div><p>Commodities transported on Canadian rails are not considered essential services because “reasonable alternatives” exist through long-haul trucking, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) ruled Friday, opening the door for a strike to occur as soon as Aug. 22 that would...

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The move continues an ongoing reshuffle of services and partnerships among the major carriers serving the trade. </p></div>

The move continues an ongoing reshuffle of services and partnerships among the major carriers serving the trade.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The carrier said although spot rates are expected to ease in the coming months due to the seasonal softening of cargo demand, they will remain above the levels assumed in its previous forecast upgrade made in August.</p></div>

The carrier said although spot rates are expected to ease in the coming months due to the seasonal softening of cargo demand, they will remain above the levels assumed in its previous forecast upgrade made in August.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Choice of carrier, vessel deployment, cargo utilization, route and regulatory exposure can materially change both the environmental result and the economics of a shipment, according to recent industry analysis.</p></div>

Choice of carrier, vessel deployment, cargo utilization, route and regulatory exposure can materially change both the environmental result and the economics of a shipment, according to recent industry analysis.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The latest express service from the carrier comes as spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific hover near their 2026 high late into the traditional peak shipping season.</p></div>

The latest express service from the carrier comes as spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific hover near their 2026 high late into the traditional peak shipping season.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The event aims to foster a greater understanding of how charges for container usage and storage can best incentivize cargo flow, the US Federal Maritime Commission said.</p></div>

The event aims to foster a greater understanding of how charges for container usage and storage can best incentivize cargo flow, the US Federal Maritime Commission said.

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