Freight & Ports
Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news concerning trucking, rail, shipping, ports, and cargo terminals, as well as international and interprovincial logistics.
QSA's Week in Freight & Ports (#22, 2025)
Federal government tables major internal trade bill; Shipbuilding strategy advances with new contracts at Chantier Davie; Tribunal extends duties on Chinese containers; U.S. raises steel and aluminum tariffs; Federal measures target vessel activity to protect killer whales.
QSA's Week in Freight & Ports (#21, 2025)
CBSA executes major narcotics seizures at Montreal and Halifax terminals; Ottawa moves to repeal federal fuel charge; StatsCan releases new freight price indices; Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia advance trade barrier reforms; FMCSA repeals obsolete routing rules; FMC reviews controlled carrier exem...
QSA's Week in Freight & Ports (#20, 2025)
CBSA launches anti-dumping probe on steel strapping; Trade Tribunal examines injury to Canadian industry; Rail carloadings rise 1.7% in March; Ottawa drug import bust; Coast Guard opens Quebec stations
QSA's Week in Freight & Ports (#19, 2025)
CBSA, Tribunal investigate steel strapping imports; CARM transition period ends May 20; New data on marine operators and exporters; Coast Guard launches seasonal rescue services; Tribunal dismisses renewable diesel case.
QSA's Week in Freight & Ports (#18, 2025)
Pacific Pilotage region interim order expands compulsory pilotage; Tribunal opens expiry review on carbon steel screws; Tribunal terminates U.S. renewable diesel injury probe; Surtax remission order for U.S. imports in force; Merchandise trade deficit narrows in March.
QSA's Week in Freight & Ports (#17, 2025)
CBSA initiates steel wire dumping probe; New right whale speed limits in Gulf of St. Lawrence; Tribunal extends silicon metal duties; Corrosion-resistant steel dumping finding; Resources for exporters facing U.S. tariffs