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bullet Duty dropped or reduced on many classifications  – Toronto, March 12, 2010
More European airlines hit by labour problems  – Toronto, February 24, 2010
European air operations disrupted by striking Lufthansa pilots 
– Toronto, February 22, 2010
Universal Logistics – Business as usual on Family Day – Toronto, February 6, 2010
Holiday Notice - Chinese Lunar New Year in China, Hong Kong & Taiwan 
– Toronto, January 27, 2010
Winter storm disrupts UK freight – Toronto, January 8, 2010
Holiday Hours for Universal Logistics Inc. – Toronto, December 17, 2009
Strike by CN engineers ends  – Toronto, December 3, 2009
Government announces plans to end CN strike with back-to-work legislation 
– Toronto, November 30, 2009
72-hour strike notice released by CN locomotive engineers 
– Toronto, November 26, 2009
Holiday Notice - China, Hong Kong & Taiwan – Toronto, September 30, 2009
New pet food import requirements – Ottawa, April 3, 2009
Halifax port workers sign labour agreement – Halifax, March 26, 2009
Agreement ends strike threat at West Coast ports – Vancouver, March 10, 2009
New Canadian requirements for wood packaging material from China 
– Ottawa, March 6, 2009
Universal Logistics Business as usual on Family Day – Toronto, February 10, 2009
Reduced risk of work stoppage at BC ports – Vancouver, January 6, 2009
British Columbia port workers continue negotiations – Vancouver, December 31, 2008
Holiday Hours for Universal Logistics Inc. – Toronto, December 17, 2008
Vancouver port workers threaten to strike in early January
 – Vancouver, December 15, 2008
Closure of Bangkok airports ends – Toronto, December 5, 2008
Bangkok airport closure disrupts air cargo – Toronto, December 1, 2008
Strike by Air France pilots disrupts flights – Toronto, November 14, 2008
U.S. to enforce Mandatory Electronic Export Declarations October 1st 
– Toronto, September 29, 2008
Holiday Notice - Hong Kong, China & Taiwan  – Toronto, September 4, 2008
Typhoon Nuri prompts closure of Yantian and Shekou ports 
– Toronto, August 21, 2008
Removal of Canada-U.S. Cross-Border Wood Packaging Exemption 
– Toronto, July 25, 2008
Air Canada reduces cargo capacity – Montreal, June 18, 2008
Fuel price protests disrupting trade worldwide – Toronto, June 12, 2008
Inbound and outbound freight delayed by CN Rail problems
 – Toronto, February 19, 2008
Universal Logistics – Business as usual on Family Day – Toronto, February 14, 2008
PARS replaces FIRST Program February 1, 2008 – Ottawa, January 18, 2008
Holiday Hours for Universal Logistics Inc. – Toronto, December 21, 2007
GST reminder – reduction begins January 1, 2008 – Ottawa, December 20, 2007
Mandatory Electronic Release at all Canadian Ports – Toronto, October 15, 2007
East China ports threatened by severe typhoon – Toronto, September 18, 2007
CP maintenance workers end strike action – Toronto, June 12, 2007
Strike by CP track maintenance workers begins tonight – Toronto, May 15, 2007
China - Melamine and Pet Food Recalls – Ottawa, May 10, 2007
CN operations returning to normal – Toronto, April 19, 2007
CN Rail workers implement rotating strike – Toronto, April 11, 2007
Port of Vancouver Congestion Surcharge Update  – Vancouver, April 10, 2007
Holiday Notice - Hong Kong & Taiwan  – Toronto, April 3, 2007
Mandatory Line Release at Windsor Ambassador Bridge  – Toronto, March 23, 2007
Steamship Lines announce congestion surcharge for Port of Vancouver 
– Vancouver, March 5, 2007
CN and striking workers reach agreement – Montreal, February 26, 2007
Federal Government to introduce legislation to end CN strike 
– Montreal, February 23, 2007
Vancouver port congestion update – Vancouver, February 21, 2007
Mediator appointed to resolve CN strike – Montreal, February 20, 2007
No signs CN strike will end soon – Montreal, February 19, 2007
CN strike continues as CIRB delays decision – Montreal, February 14, 2007
CN network continues to operate despite strike by United Transportation Union
 – Montreal, February 12, 2007
Potential CN strike (Montreal) – Montreal, February 8, 2007
Striving to clear Deltaport backlog (Vancouver) – Vancouver, January 31, 2007
Port of Vancouver backlog "worst ever" – Vancouver, January 24, 2007
Are you compliant with strict wood packaging regulations? 
– Toronto, January 10, 2007
Snow storm hits Fort Erie/Buffalo – Toronto, October 13, 2006
Threat alert raised to red for UK flights to U.S. – Toronto, August 11, 2006
New security requirements for commercial drivers licensed in Canada 
– Toronto, July 28, 2006
Full enforcement of wood packaging begins July 5, 2006 – Ottawa, June 29, 2006
GST reminder reduction begins July 1, 2006 – Ottawa, June 20, 2006
Budget 2006 Reduction of GST Rate – Ottawa, May 2, 2006
Tighter free-time for CN Brampton – and the Universal Logistics solution
– Brampton, February 28, 2006
Enforcement of Wood Packaging Regulations begins February 1st
– Ottawa, January 20, 2006
Labour problems continue at European Union ports – Toronto, January 17, 2006
CFIA Release required at first port of arrival – Toronto, December 22, 2005
Italian truckers announce strike plan – Italy, November 14, 2005
National strike announced in Belgium – Belgium, October 26, 2005
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Owner/Operator Dispute Update
– Toronto, October 17, 2005
USA requires declaration for wood packaging   – Ottawa, October 7, 2005
Belgium Ports affected by nationwide strike – Belgium, October 7, 2005
Strike could affect Belgium Ports – Belgium, October 6, 2005
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Owner/Operator Dispute Update
– Toronto, September 27, 2005
Toronto cartage situation update – Toronto, September 21, 2005
USA requires declaration for wood packaging   – Toronto, September 16, 2005
Court injunction eases problems at CP Rail Vaughan Terminal  
– Vaughan, September 15, 2005
Truckers strike hits CP Vaughan Terminal   – Vaughan, September 13, 2005
Revised ACL sailing schedule from the UK   – Toronto, August 18, 2005
Enforcement date of Wood Packaging Regulations begins soon 
– Ottawa, August 5, 2005
Local containers begin moving at Port of Vancouver – Vancouver, August 4, 2005
Carriers begin port diversions due to Vancouver strike situation
– Vancouver, July 13, 2005
North American Enforcement of Wood Packaging Regulations
– Ottawa, July 13, 2005
Vancouver containers keep piling up – Vancouver, July 6, 2005
Vancouver cartage strike affects local container traffic – Vancouver, June 29, 2005
CN Strike Averted – Toronto, May 18, 2005
CN Engineers Threaten Strike Action – Toronto, May 16, 2005
Revised regulations for the reporting of exported goods – Ottawa, May 16, 2005
CN averts strike – Toronto, March 25, 2005
CN union threatens strike action – Toronto, March 24, 2005
CN promises to clear container backlog at Deltaport/Vancouver 
– Deltaport/Vancouver, January 31, 2005
CN Rail - Potential Strike (Update) – Toronto, January 28, 2005
Wood packaging regulations delayed – Ottawa, January 20, 2005
“Force Majeure” declared at Deltaport/Vancouver 
– Deltaport/Vancouver, January 20, 2005
CN Rail - Potential Strike – Toronto, January 17, 2005
Minimal tsunamis damage reported in south Asia ports
– Chennai, India January 5, 2005
CN Terminal Holiday Schedule – Toronto, December 21, 2004
Deltaport B.C. terminal backup continues – Vancouver, November 26, 2004
Canada considering surtax on some U.S. imports – Toronto, November 24, 2004
Deltaport B.C. terminal back-up grows – Vancouver, November 23, 2004
UPS Strike over – Toronto, November 23, 2004
UPS Canada on Strike – Toronto, November 22, 2004
More labour problems in port of Rotterdam 
– Rotterdam, The Netherlands, November 4, 2004
Public service employees return to work – Toronto, October 15, 2004
Canada Revenue Agency reaches agreement with PSAC – Toronto, October 14, 2004
Public Service strike causing border congestion – Toronto, October 13, 2004
Public service workers in strike position – Toronto, October 12, 2004
Possible border delays during strike action – Windsor, September 29, 2004
HS Tariffs Mandatory for Southbound Shipments – Toronto, September 27, 2004
Continuing delays at Port of Montreal - Update – Montreal, August 26, 2004
Major congestion in Montreal reported at CP Rail terminal 
– Montreal, August 23, 2004
Anti-dumping ruling against Chinese manufacturers of fasteners 
– Toronto, July 15, 2004
Independent trucks back on the road – Toronto, June 30, 2004
Truckers threaten to strike – Toronto, June 29, 2004
Canada sets target date for wood packaging enforcement – Ottawa, June 2, 2004
Little progress in Vancouver Ports backlog – Vancouver, May 21, 2004
Backlogs remain at Vancouver ports – Vancouver, May 20, 2004
Backlogs continue at Vancouver ports – Vancouver, May 17, 2004
Brazil shipments delayed – Toronto, May 17, 2004
Vancouver tug strike over – Vancouver, April 26, 2004
West Coast ports report mixed results – Vancouver, April 23, 2004
Port of Vancouver hit by tug operators strike – Vancouver, April 20, 2004
Container backlog at Port of Vancouver – Vancouver, April 7, 2004
CN strike ends – Toronto, March 19, 2004
CN and CAW reach agreement – Toronto, March 15, 2004
CN offers CAW three choices to resolve labour dispute – Toronto, March 10, 2004
Canadian National breaks off talks with striking workers – Toronto, March 9, 2004
Continuing delays at ports and CN terminals – Toronto, March 4, 2004
CN terminals operating with some delays – Toronto, February 27, 2004
CN operations plagued by strike, weather problems and derailment 
– Toronto, February 24, 2004
CN rail operations disrupted by strike – Toronto, February 20, 2004
CN union issues strike notice – Toronto, February 17, 2004
CFIA ends some restrictions on USA animal products – Toronto, January 30, 2004
CN reaches tentative agreements with CAW – Toronto, January 23, 2004
CN unions move closer to strike – Toronto, January 22, 2004
Revised Canadian import restrictions on USA animal products 
– Toronto, January 7, 2004
Canada imposes import restrictions on USA animal products 
– Toronto, December 29, 2003
Protest blocks Port of Montreal – Montreal, December 11, 2003
CFIA announces phase-in for new wood packaging regulations
– Ottawa - November 19, 2003
FDA registration mandatory for food products – Markham, October 24, 2003
Expect delays at the Port of Halifax – Halifax, October 1, 2003
Tentative agreement reached at the Port of Vancouver – Vancouver, October 1, 2003
Positive developments at CN's Brampton Intermodal Terminal 
– Toronto, September 16, 2003
Complete Standstill Continues at CN Brampton Intermodal Terminal 
– Toronto, September 10, 2003
Rising tensions at CN Brampton Intermodal Terminal – Toronto, September 8, 2003
Major delays at CN Brampton Intermodal Terminal – Toronto, September 3, 2003
Update on Port of Vancouver labour talks – Vancouver, August 28, 2003
Labour talks continue at Port of Vancouver – Vancouver, August 20, 2003
Blackout impact continues  – Toronto, August 19, 2003
Vancouver strike-free until August 21 – Vancouver, August 13, 2003
Possible strike at the Port of Vancouver August 12 – Vancouver, August 7, 2003
CP strike may slow shipments of cargo – Calgary, June 20, 2003
U.S. places Canada on list of BSE restricted countries – Toronto, May 23, 2003
Act now to avoid UK/Europe freight delays – Toronto, April 1, 2003
North American security tightens as war breaks out in Iraq 
– Toronto, March 20, 2003
Port of Antwerp dockworkers plan strike – Belgium, March 6, 2003
U.S. West Coast Dockworkers Agreement Ratified – Toronto, January 24, 2003
Labour Protests Disrupt Western European Port Operations 
– Antwerp, Belgium, January 17, 2003
Tentative Agreement to end U.S. West Coast Dispute – Toronto, November 26, 2002
U.S. West Coast Ports Set to Reopen – Toronto, October 9, 2002
President Bush intervenes in U.S. West Coast Port Lockout 
– Toronto, October 7, 2002
U.S. West Coast Port Lockout Continues – Toronto, October 3, 2002
U.S. West Coast Port Lockout – Toronto, September 30, 2002
Blockade of Toronto Terminals Ends – Toronto, September 30, 2002
Blockade of Toronto Terminals Continues – Toronto, September 27, 2002
Blockade of Toronto Terminals – Toronto, September 25, 2002
U.S. west coast port update – Toronto, July 4, 2002
Strike threat at U.S. west coast ports – Toronto, June 27, 2002
Strikes delay European flights – Paris, France, June 19, 2002
Port of Antwerp closed by strike – Antwerp, Belgium, June 7, 2002
HS Code now mandatory for release – Ottawa, May 1, 2002
Grace period for AMPS extended to October 7, 2002 – Ottawa, April 2, 2002
Euro Dollar conversions announced – Toronto, December 21, 2001
Summary of Budget trade security measures – Ottawa, December 11, 2001
Protest could close port operations in Antwerp 
– Antwerp, Belgium, December 11, 2001
European and intercontinental flights disrupted by striking air controllers
– Paris, France, December 6, 2001
Canada, U.S. agree to more secure border – Windsor, December 5, 2001
Jet crash closes New York airports – New York, November 12, 2001
Canada 3000 shutdown means less cargo space – Toronto, November 9, 2001
Pakistan War Risk Surcharge Announced – Toronto, November 6, 2001
Canada Customs Announces AMPS Grace Period – Ottawa, October 22, 2001
Airfreight Security Surcharge – Toronto, October 5, 2001
Terrorist Attack on USA Halts Trade – September 11-18, 2001
Montreal Truckers' Strike - Montreal, October 25 - November 20, 2000
   

 

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