Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) fell for the first time in 2025, dropping three per cent to US$3,855 per 40-ft container for the week of Jan. 13-17. The post Container rates drop for first time this year appeared first on Inside Logisitics.

CN has unveiled a new medium-horsepower hybrid electric locomotive, developed in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW), to enhance operational efficiency and reduce emissions. The post CN tests hybrid locomotive to boost sustainability appeared first on Inside Logisitics.

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) reported stable cargo volumes for 2024, handling 35.26 million tonnes of goods despite economic and operational hurdles, representing a slight 0.25 per cent decline compared to 2023. The post Port of Montreal reports stable tonnage for 2024 despite challenges appeared first on Inside Logisitics.

Two months after being ordered by the Canada Industrial Relations Board to resume operations, the Port of Montreal has announced that all activities are back to normal. The post Port of Montreal back to full operations following labour dispute appeared first on Inside Logisitics.

Unifor Local 101R members at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, with 99 per cent of members supporting the mandate, if a new deal is not reached by Jan. 29. The post Union members at CPKC vote to strike if deal not reached appeared first on Inside Logisitics.

Struck-by incidents are a significant hazard in warehouse and distribution centres, contributing to traumatic, life-altering injuries and fatalities. The post Tips to protect warehouse workers from struck-by incidents appeared first on Inside Logisitics.

The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index for Q1 2025 highlights continued challenges across North America’s freight markets, with truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL) and parcel sectors dealing with low demand and surplus capacity. The post Freight Index highlights persistent overcapacity, pricing shifts in Q1 2025 appeared first on Inside Logisitics.

Canadian National Railway (CN) has received approval from the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) to acquire the Iowa Northern Railway Company (IANR). The post CN secures approval to acquire Iowa Northern Railway appeared first on Inside Logisitics.

DHL Supply Chain has acquired Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, a division of Inmar Intelligence, adding 14 return centres and approximately 800 associates to DHL’s operations, expanding its North American footprint to over 520 warehouses and 52,000 associates. The post DHL Supply Chain acquires Inmar Supply Chain Solutions appeared first on Inside Logisitics.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported an 8.2 per cent year-over-year increase in global air cargo demand in November 2024, marking the 16th consecutive month of growth. The post Global air cargo demand sees strong growth in November appeared first on Inside Logisitics.