Last-Mile Costs Rise 12% for a Second Year

Last-mile delivery costs rose 12% this year, with fuel costs among the biggest pressures. Although ai adoption is growing, companies still struggle to turn it into real-time operational improvements. Read more.

EU Wants Canada to Become the Bloc’s First Associate Member

The EU has proposed making Canada its first associate member, expanding cooperation beyond CETA. The decision comes as Canada seeks to extend its economic ties beyond the U.S. Read full article.

U.S. Import Prices Rise 0.7% in August 2026, Export Prices Up 0.6%

U.S. import prices rose 0.7% last month, while export prices increased 0.6%. The price increase was driven by higher nonfuel goods and materials prices. Canadian import prices from Canada fell 0.8%, while U.S. export prices to Canada rose 1.6%. Read on.

Five Industry Shifts Transportation Leaders Can’t Ignore

From AI-driven automation to smarter data management, technology is changing how logistics companies respond to labor shortages and trade disruptions. With supply chains becoming more complex, businesses are increasingly using AI to improve planning and streamline operations. View full article.

Canada Announces Counter‑Tariffs and $7.5 Billion Support Package in Response to U.S. Measures

Canada has suspended trade negotiations with the U.S. and introduced 15%-50% counter-tariffs on select U.S. products, including steel and agricultural equipment. The government is also providing $7.5 billion in support for businesses and workers affected by the measures. See more now.

Grand Opening of $750M CANXPORT Logistics Hub a Triumph for Canadian Trade

A $750 million export logistics facility has opened at the Port of Prince Rupert, adding up to 400,000 TEUs of annual rail-to-container transloading capacity. CANXPORT will help to support Canadian exporters reach global markets. View more.