Newsletter, June 27, 2023

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES

Storms Continue To Delay Flights In The Northeast United States

simpleflying.com
Within the past 24 hours, over 7,000 delays have been reported across the United States today with the majority coming from the thunderstorm-struck Northeast. The weather has proven unpredictable up and down the Atlantic coast this past weekend, affecting many travelers’ plans. Read more here

Drone Delivery Canada hits development milestone

aircargonews.net
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has announced that Transport Canada has accepted the company’s declaration for its “Canary” remote piloted aircraft (RPA) to now be operated over people.
The RPA is designed to deliver a variety of shipments, including medical supplies, to both urban as well as remote and hard-to-reach areas. Read more here

OCEAN FREIGHT UPDATES

Uncertain future for B.C. ports as longshoring strike or lockout looms

vancouverislandfreedaily.com
A potentially disruptive labour dispute for the B.C. and Canadian economy looms.
Thousands of longshore workers in British Columbia and the BC Maritime Employers Association can either strike or lock out workers at any time now with 72-hour-notice, which would have far-reaching implications. Read more here (login required)

Mundra disruption sapping service reliability, say box carriers

theloadstar.com
Container lines are concerned about the deteriorating trading outlook for the second half of the year as tighter monetary policies dampen consumer demand.
A subdued peak season, followed by a lengthy slack period, prompting further rate erosion, will wreak havoc on the balance sheets of carriers heavily exposed to east-west trades.Read more here (login required).

CANADA – BUSINESS – GOVERNMENT UPDATES

Manufactuers Raise Alarm About Pending BC Port Strike

cme-mec.ca
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is urging the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU), the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA), and the federal government to come to an immediate resolution and avoid any strike action at British Columbia Ports. Read more here

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS – GOVERNMENT UPDATES

Open access freight emissions calculator launched

aircargonewes.net
A free-to-use freight emissions calculator has been launched by logistics climate tech firm Pledge.
The open-access service will provide freight forwarders with a breakdown of how emissions are calculated at each stage of the transport journey based on Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) methodology. Read more here (login required).