Good morning! Welcome back to Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news concerning trucking, rail, and shipping, ports, cargo terminals, international and interprovincial logistics.

Every Monday, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

Start Date: 2025-03-30
End Date: 2025-04-05

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Main Stories

January Railway Carloadings Show 8% Increase

Data from StatsCan revealed a significant rise in cargo volume carried by Canadian railways. January 2025 saw a 32.1 million tonnes increase, up 8% from the previous year, with wheat, coal, and canola driving the growth.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Freight Rail Services Price Index for March Released

Statistics Canada released the Freight Rail Services Price Index for March 2025. Industry professionals can now access detailed pricing data, crucial for analyzing cost trends and adjusting operational budgets accordingly.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Interprovincial Trade Decline in 2023

StatsCan reports a decline in interprovincial trade of manufactured goods and wholesale trade in 2023, indicating shifts in domestic market dynamics.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Trois-Rivières Port Authority Borrowing Limit Increased

The Canada Gazette announced new supplementary letters patent for the Trois-Rivières Port Authority. The borrowing limit for port purposes has been raised to $62 million, as approved by the Governor in Council and issued by the Minister of Transport, Chrystia Freeland. This financial adjustment, effective March 20, 2025, aligns with the strategic needs outlined under the Canada Marine Act.

Sources: Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca

Canadian Foreign Post Indexes Data Released

April 2025 data on Canadian foreign post indexes is now available through StatsCan. These indexes are essential for professionals seeking to navigate international post costs and logistics effectively.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Provincial Announcements

Alberta Launches New Truck Driver Training Program

Alberta announced a new Class 1 Learning Pathway for truck drivers, enhancing training and safety standards. This initiative includes a $54.1 million investment over three years.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.alberta.ca

What We're Reading This Week

Maritime Truckers Brace for New Tariffs

CTV News reports that truckers in the Maritime provinces are preparing to face new tariffs, impacting the transportation sector's operational costs and logistics.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.ctvnews.ca

Lane One Transport Automates Carrier Communication

Lane One Transport has implemented Parade and Descartes solutions to streamline carrier communication and qualification processes, enhancing operational efficiency.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.thestar.com

Tariffs Affect Transportation Industry Stocks

The Globe and Mail discusses how tariffs are impacting transportation stocks, with certain dividend-paying value stocks remaining resilient.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.theglobeandmail.com

Windsor Company Challenges Transport Blockade

A Windsor company is taking Unifor to court over a transport blockade, highlighting ongoing disputes affecting freight movement and industry operations.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.ctvnews.ca

• Skypace Enhances Freight Booking Accuracy: Descartes Rate Management Solution boosts freight booking efficiency.
• Lane One Transport Automates Carrier Communication: Parade and Descartes integrations streamline operations.
• Maritime Truckers Brace for Tariffs: Tariffs challenge transportation sector's cost management.