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Dollar could trigger further US consolidation: Experts

TORONTO -- Most American carriers and owner-operators have historically avoided the Canadian border as much as they could help it. Too many headaches

Feds ink deal to work on additional border crossing

OTTAWA -- Canada's federal government and the US government signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to maintain a high priority on the development of enhanced capacity of the border-crossing infrastructure in the Detroit-Windsor region.

TransCan reaffirms intention to seek P3 for new bridge

TORONTO -- A day after Canada's transport minister and his American counterpart pledged their commitment for a new, separate border crossing at the Windsor-Detroit Gateway,

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Michigan governor urges permits for twin span

DETROIT -- With the federal U.S. government and a good chunk of Detroit city councilors now publicly backing a new, separate bridge at the Windsor-Detroit Bridge, the privately-owned Ambassador Bridge could use as many allies as it can get to advance its own aim of constructing a competing twin span.

Ambassador Co. pitches environmental report to Canada

WINDSOR, Ont. -- The Ambassador Bridge formally submitted to Transport Canada its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed twin span of the current bridge.

New Ont. driver’s licence secure enough to pass WHTI standard

QUEEN'S PARK, Ont. -- Ontario has unveiled a new, more secure driver's licence card, meant to deter identity theft, Transportation Minister Jim Bradley announced today.

Ace Phase 2 begins at Maine, Minn. Border crossings

WASHINGTON -- Carriers and importers are being reminded by US Customs and Border Protection that this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, Phase 2 enforcement of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) e-Manifest program will begin all border ports in Maine and Minnesota.

Cross-border shopping ‘pales’ in comparison to ’80s: Statscan

OTTAWA -- Despite weekend scenes of long lineups of cars heading southbound into the U.S., increases in cross-border shopping have been minimal relative to retail sales, according to Stats Canada.

Province says cash on hand for new Windsor bridge

WINDSOR, Ont. -- The government of Ontario promises that a new Windsor-Detroit border crossing is a priority, adding that the province has its share of the construction bill ready.

Weak ’08 demand pressuring freight transportation: Agency

NEW YORK -- The past year has proved challenging for the freight transportation industry in the U.S., and things don't look to get any easier in 2008 -- at least through the first half -- according to Fitch Ratings, a global rating agency providing credit markets with independent credit opinions.

Passport rule delayed until ’09

WASHINGTON -- The requirement for Canadians to show a passport when entering the U.S. has been delayed until 2009.

Mexican truck pilot continues despite funding cut

WASHINGTON -- It doesn't look like the pilot project allowing Mexican trucks deep into U.S. territory will be around for much longer.

Windsor councillor wants trucks on side road banned

WINDSOR. Ont. -- A Windsor city councillor says he's had enough of commercial trucks taking a shortcut via Dougall Ave. on their way to the Ambassador Bridge.

New England Motor Freight inks deal for new Canadian partnership

ELIZABETH, N.J. -- New England Motor Freight (NEMF) has partnered with Toronto-based Concord Transportation to handle its freight headed for Canadian destinations.

Worldwide trade boosts exports, imports

OTTAWA -- Canadian merchandise exports increased in November for only the third time in 2007, halting a three-month decline. At the same time, imports increased but at a slower pace, Stats Canada reports.