Trade News

17 November 2004 More cooperation for Canadian railroads The following article is excerpted from the 16 November 2004 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Canadian Pacific and Canadian National announced new initiatives to improve service in Western Canada. A slot-sharing arrangement fitting in…

17 November 2004 EDC lowers online export insurance premiums for small businesses The following article is from the Export Development Corporation. Export Development Canada (ED) today announced the reduction in pricing for EXPORT Protect, EDC’s single transaction, online, accounts receivable…

17 November 2004 American Thanksgiving Intermodal Terminal Hours from CN (25 November 2004) The following message is from CN’s Customer Support Centre in Winnipeg. ALL CANADIAN TERMINALS: NORMAL OPERATIONS U.S. TERMINALS: (all terminals open Friday Nov 26) AUBURN ------ Closed Nov 25 DETROIT -------…

17 November 2004 Demand for metals drives imports to record level The following article is excerpted from the 17 November 2004 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. Imports of industrial goods and materials increased 1.3% to a record $6.4 billion in September, according to Statistics…

17 November 2004 Global congestion to slow trade: APL chief Widdows tells importers that container jam threatens worldwide trade The following article is excerpted from the 17 November 2004 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The chief executive of APL … warned Tuesday that the growth of world…

16 November 2004 Klein wants closer ties with U.S. The following article is excerpted from the 16 November 2004 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Alberta Premier Ralph Klein said yesterday he will spearhead a campaign for greater trade liberalization with the United States, including prodding Ottawa to…

16 November 2004 Changes to CN’s Fees and Charges for 2005 CN has provided a letter to customers concerning changes in their fees and charges for 2005. This letter is available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/cnfeeletter05.pdf http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/cnfeeletter05.pdf

16 November 2004 Nervous truckers brace for new Canada-US border rules The following article is excerpted from the 13 November 2004 edition of the “Ottawa Citizen”. Canadian trucking industry representatives say they are alarmed by severe penalties being imposed by the U.S. that would slap carriers…

16 November 2004 A fragile exemption from border restrictions The following article is extracted from the 16 November 2004 edition of “globeandmail.com”. ….. What gives is a fragile exemption from coercive new restrictions that the Americans have placed on visitors to the United States. Goodwill and…

16 November 2004 New Worm – W32.Beagle.AX@mm A new worm has been identified, and is particularly dangerous because these e-mails have a seemingly accurate subject line. Please watch carefully, and don't open the attachement. This worm has the following characteristics: From: Subject: (One of the…

15 November 2004 EICS Bulletin -- EDI Email The following message is from Gordon Chestnut, Deputy Director, Administration and Technology Services Division at the EICB. The SMTP server is experiencing problems that are resulting in the rejection of e-mail submissions. The problem is under…

15 November 2004 Appeal No. AP-2003-036 Roche Vitamins Canada Inc. v. Commissioner of the CCRA In the matter of an appeal filed on September 19, 2003, under section 67 of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c.1; And in the matter of a motion by the Canada Border Services Agency, filed on July…

15 November 2004 Update to EICS Bulletin The problem with e-mail has been resolved. Brokers can now resume EDI transmissions, and thank you for your co-operation.

15 November 2004 Seasonal Cocktail Party in CSCB BC Region The registration form for the CSCB BC Region seasonal social event (a cocktail party) is now available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/bcxmas04.pdf This event will take place on 16 December from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the…

15 November 2004 Metro Vancouver Commercial Operations Meeting, 18 November 2004 CSCB BC Region announces a meeting that will be held on Thursday, 18 November 2004 at 9:00 am in the second floor training room at 333 Dunsmuir. Further information about the CBSA staff and agenda is found on the CSCB…

15 November 2004 Fourth Quarter Interest Rates for 2004 Interest rates for the period 1 October to 31 December 2004 are available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/rates.htm http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/rates.htm

15 November 2004 CN Service Advisories - Maritime provinces, Montmagny Subdivision and Chicago The following message is from the Director of CN’s Customer Support Centre. CN Customers in the Moncton and Halifax areas should expect service delays through Sunday and early Monday due to snow, freezing…

15 November 2004 Global milestone reached with 32 operational CSI ports The following press release is from US Customs and Border Protection on 12 November 2004. On November 12, 2004, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Robert C. Bonner announced a milestone in the Container…

15 November 2004 Coast Guard issues latest noncompliant country list The following message is excerpted from the 15 November 2004 edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. Coast Guard has released its latest port security advisory, listing countries that have not provided the Coast Guard or the…