Trade Alerts

Normal operations have now resumed at 3 of 4 border crossings that shut down yesterday morning following a vehicle explosion at Rainbow Bridge (Niagara Falls). The…

All 4 Canada-U.S. international border crossings along the Niagara River (Lewiston-Queenston, Rainbow Bridge, Whirlpool, and the Peace Bridge) have been closed to traffic following a…

The following message was issued by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) on Monday, November 6, 2023: Maersk Cutting 10,000 Jobs in Face of…

In order to import food into Canada most food importers are required to hold a valid Safe Food for Canadians Licence Regulations (SFCR licence) issued…

The following message was issued by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) on Monday, October 30, 2023: Tentative Agreement Reached, St. Lawrence Seaway Reopens…

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) was served with a 72-hour notice to strike by Unifor on October 18th for locals 4211, 4319, 4212,…

The Port of Montreal collective agreements with longshoremen (port handlers) will end on December 31st. Negotiating teams from the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) and CUPE…

Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has confirmed that international flights continue to operate to and from Israel following attacks on the country by Hamas over…

Further to our Email Alert! of June 19, 2023, concerning CBSA’s Proposed Regulatory Amendments to the Valuation for Duty Regulations which, based on how the…

Government agencies and businesses in mainland China will be closed for the Golden Week holiday from October 1 to 7. Normally space availability on sailings…

Universal Logistics is proud to announce the launch of our new and improved website! The new design is about more than just our sleek, user-friendly…

Port workers in British Columbia have accepted a new four-year tentative deal with their employers, bringing an end to an extended contract dispute that has…