There was confusion and frustration between the municipal, provincial and federal governments as well as local police as they sought a solution to end the protests.
Shippers are worried about the railways’ ability to haul grain, as Canadian farmers harvest the nation’s third-biggest wheat crop on record and 42% more canola than a year ago.
With average temperatures rising and heat waves become more frequent and intense, infrastructure and in particular roads are increasingly vulnerable to human-induced global warming.
With the uncertainty of supply chain disruptions and this constantly growing state of commerce, third-party logistics warehouses need to prepare for peak season year-round.
Businesses have their plates full in trying to create resilient supply chains to meet this dramatically changed environment. But in thinking about these serious issues, shippers must also prioritize customer expectations.
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