Booming car industry, in Thailand
An interesting article in The Economist refers to Thailand as being the new “Detroit of the East“. The country is offering tax cuts and incentive programs positioning themselves as [...]
Improve your profit margins through your supply chain
I recently read a article about how manufacturers often forget about the importance of input and direction from the teams within their entire supply chain. It explained the importance of having [...]
U.S Manufacturing isn`t coming back
There have been several reports this year saying U.S Manufacturing is making a comeback due to rising costs in China and lowering energy costs in the United States. However, according to Goldman [...]
Trailer under-ride guards pass the test
Quebec based trailer manufacturer, Manac passed several safety tests with regard to the under-ride carriage (also known as Mansfield bars) on the rear of their trailers, according to American [...]
Changes to Harmonized Sales Tax
Some Provinces across Canada have combined their Provincial Sales Tax (PST) with the Good & Services Tax (GST) to create the Harmonized Sales tax (HST). The tax amount applicable for each [...]
Customs agents and border patrol get furlough reprieve
After a flurry of reports of long lines at airport and cruise ship check points, Customs and Border Protection has decided to postpone furloughs and reinstate overtime pay. The change comes after [...]
Feds approve funding for improvements at Lacolle border crossing
Ottawa has announced Federal funding to update the Lacolle border crossing. The government will invest $47 million in improvements on infrastructure, critical for the Canada – U.S trade. The [...]
Shippers call for Rail bill changes
The Coalition of Rail Shippers (CRS) are supporting the Federal Governments amendments to Rail bill C-52 – Fair Rail Freight Service Act. Bill C-52 will offer shippers a better opportunity to [...]
