Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # CILTNA Just another WordPress site ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://ciltna.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://ciltna.com/news/) - [The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society Strengthens its Leadership with the Appointment of Procurement and Supply Chain Transformation Leader Chandranath Chakraborty](https://ciltna.com/2026/07/10/the-logistics-supply-chain-management-society-strengthens-its-leadership-with-the-appointment-of-procurement-and-supply-chain-transformation-leader-chandranath-chakraborty/) - Singapore, 10 July 2026 — The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS) has announced the appointment of Chandranath Chakraborty, to its Executive Committee (ExCo), further strengthening the Society's leadership with one of the region's foremost voices in procurement, supply chain strategy and business transformation. The appointment reflects LSCMS' continued commitment to bringing together leaders - [The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - Metropolitan Section - Air Transport Group's 24th Annual Conference at Vaughn College in New York - Tuesday, June 30, 2026](https://ciltna.com/2026/06/16/the-american-society-of-civil-engineers-asce-metropolitan-section-air-transport-groups-24th-annual-conference-at-vaughn-college-in-new-york-tuesday-june-30-2026/) - Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology would like to invite you to attend the upcoming The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - Metropolitan Section - Air Transport Group's 24th Annual Conference, which will be held at Vaughn College in New York on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The ASCE Metropolitan Section - Air Transport Group - [Bob Sacco, CMILT, P Log](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/15/bob-sacco-cmilt-p-log/) - Bob is a recently retired licensed customs broker and professional logistician with in-depth knowledge of trade agreements and customs process, Bob is skilled at managing a diverse range of professionals who deal with all aspects of customs and trade. He is regarded as a high-energy problem solver with a strong reputation for helping large multinational - [The global scramble for ports - The investment frenzy is driven by anxiety about China’s tightening grip on supply chains](https://ciltna.com/2026/05/05/the-global-scramble-for-ports-the-investment-frenzy-is-driven-by-anxiety-about-chinas-tightening-grip-on-supply-chains/) - Some 1,200 kilometres north of Egypt’s Suez Canal lies the Port of Piraeus on the coast of Greece. The country possesses more shipping capacity than any other, and the port, majority-owned by COSCO, a Chinese state-owned firm, is one of Europe’s busiest, with more than 4m containers moving through it every year. Just 30km west, - [Carrier Survivability vs. Rock-Bottom Rates: Why Smart Shippers Buy Reliability Over Discounts by Nikhil Patil, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2026/03/16/carrier-survivability-vs-rock-bottom-rates-why-smart-shippers-buy-reliability-over-discounts-by-nikhil-patil-cmilt/) - Supply chain leaders optimizing high-volume logistics networks know one truth: cheap capacity destroys service levels faster than it saves money. Trucking carriers continue exiting by the thousands as the freight downturn, rooted in 2022, drags into 2026 driven by razor-thin margins and tightening credit.[1][2][3] Shippers chasing spot-market lows face empty trailers, detention fees, and customer - [We are searching interested people in becoming our Chair for the Next Generation Forum!](https://ciltna.com/2026/03/06/we-are-searching-interested-people-in-becoming-our-chair-for-the-next-generation-forum/) - The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) is seeking an Americas Regional Chairperson for its Next Generation Forum. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an emerging professional working in the logistics, travel, transportation, or supply chain sectors who wishes to play an active role in shaping and growing the CILT Next Generation community - [Adam Doy, FCILT, PGA](https://ciltna.com/2023/03/20/adam-doy-cmilt-pga/) - Adam Doy, CMILT, PGA Adam is a member of the CILTNA National Board, member of the of the Marketing and Communications committee and Vice Chair of the CILTNA Next Generation. Originally from the UK but now based in New York, Adam has over 20 years’ experience in the rail industry spanning key elements of the - [John Coleman, BEng., MBA, P.Eng., FCILT](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/15/john-coleman-beng-mba-p-eng-milt/) - John is a member of CILTNA’s Ottawa Chapter board of directors and he serves on CILTNA’s National Board as a director, treasurer, and chair of its education committee. Passionate about transportation since early childhood, he has almost 40 years of experience in development and management of research and technology, 30 of them at the National - [Colin Laughlan, FCILT](https://ciltna.com/2023/11/07/colin-laughlan-cmilt/) - After 15 years executive experience in international trade, transport and logistics, Colin launched his own company in 2015 focusing on cross-border data standards for trade facilitation. Formerly Vice Chair, United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT), he is now engaged in trade-related standards development for Data Management and Interchange within the International - [What will it take to get out of the supply-chain crisis? by: John Coleman, CMILT for the Hill Times](https://ciltna.com/2025/12/02/what-will-it-take-to-get-out-of-the-supply-chain-crisis-by-john-coleman-cmilt-for-the-hill-times/) - To read a full screen version of this article, please click HERE. - [Kristine Burr, FCILT](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/15/kristine-burr-fcilt/) - Kristine is the former Chair of CILTNA's Membership Committee, which is currently focused on expanding CILTNA's outreach via social media and innovative new services to members. She has held senior positions in federal departments and central agencies, finishing her public service career as Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy at Transport Canada. Kristine is currently Chair of - [Director, Intermodal Optimization, Halifax Port Authority](https://ciltna.com/2025/10/10/director-intermodal-optimization-halifax-port-authority/) - Director, Intermodal Optimization | Halifax Port Authority With a core mandate to facilitate the movement of goods and people in support of economic development, and a commitment to safe, efficient, and sustainable operations, the Halifax Port Authority (HPA) plays a vital role as a strategic gateway to global markets. As a strategic - [CILT International Global Rail Group (GRG)](https://ciltna.com/2025/09/30/cilt-international-global-rail-group-grg/) - The CILT International Global Rail Group (GRG) is a strategic initiative designed to connect rail professionals worldwide. It is a collaborative community, a hub for best practice, and a platform for shaping the future of global rail systems. Founded and led by Andrew Young FCILT (Chair) and Darren King FCILT (Vice Chair), the Group will - [Taming the tariff trap: Four strategies to reduce supply chain cost by Om Prakash, CMILT for Supply Chain Management Review](https://ciltna.com/2025/09/29/taming-the-tariff-trap-four-strategies-to-reduce-supply-chain-cost-by-om-prakash-cmilt/) - As tariff volatility becomes a new normal, systematic strategies can transform supply chain disruption into competitive advantage. Tariffs act like a sudden change to cross-market “transshipment cost”—they raise the effective price of moving components or finished goods across borders. Classic operations models predict that when those costs rise, centralized networks become less attractive and market-focused - [Transforming Inventory Management Through Real-Time Visibility, Digital Twins, and Operational Best Practices by Dileep Rai, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2025/09/25/transforming-inventory-management-through-real-time-visibility-digital-twins-and-operational-best-practices-by-dileep-rai-cmilt/) - Abstract Inventory management is at the heart of resilient supply chains and sustainable business operations. While traditional methods like Just-in-Time (JIT) and Just-in-Case (JIC) have served well in past decades, global disruptions, demand variability, and operational complexity now call for more responsive and data-centric approaches. This article presents a strategic framework focused on real-time tracking, - [UP-NS merger could extend West Coast market share reach](https://ciltna.com/2025/09/24/up-ns-merger-could-extend-west-coast-market-share-reach/) - The planned transcontinental merger of two major US railroads may incentivize more US West Coast routings and increase competition with the Port of Vancouver for Midwest markets. That would come after West Coast ports over the past decade have lost share to East and Gulf coast gateways and to ports in Western Canada. The efficiencies - [From reactive to resilient: How digital twin technology can revolutionize a supply chain by Om Prakash, CMILT for Supply Chain Management Review](https://ciltna.com/2025/09/16/from-reactive-to-resilient-how-digital-twin-technology-can-revolutionize-a-supply-chain-by-om-prakash-for-supply-chain-management-review/) - A strategic framework for implementing digital twin technology for transforming supply chain operations from crisis response to proactive risk management Companies these days face an uncomfortable reality: supply chain disruptions are no longer exceptional events—they’re business as usual. The semiconductor shortage cost the automotive industry over $200 billion globally. The Ever Given’s six-day blockage of - [Industrial Energy Supply Chains: The Thermal Power Paradox and Four-Pillar Solution by Om Prakash, CMILT for Supply Chain Brain](https://ciltna.com/2025/09/16/industrial-energy-supply-chains-the-thermal-power-paradox-and-four-pillar-solution-by-om-prakash-cmilt-for-supply-chain-brain/) - The global supply chain crisis has a hidden dimension that few executives fully grasp: The energy supply chain powering industrial operations worldwide remains largely carbon-intensive, creating unprecedented risks for companies committed to ESG goals. With 37.4 billion tonnes of annual CO₂ emissions and the power sector accounting for 40% of energy-related emissions, the thermal power - [Register Now: Hangar Hangout Glacier Air Squamish, 5:15pm Pacific, Thurs, Sep 11th](https://ciltna.com/2025/09/09/register-now-hangar-hangout-glacier-air-squamish-515pm-pacific-thurs-sep-11th/) - Complimentary Registration Join the British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) as they continue to expand Hangar Hangout province-wide, covering airports large and small on September 11 from 5:15-7:3- PM PT at Glacier Air, 46001 Government Road, Squamish Municipal Airport. Light snacks and beverages provided. Details and Registration: https://bcaviationcouncil.silkstart.com/events/bcacs-september-11th-hangar-hangout-glacier-air - [There’s an unexpected climate upside to Trump’s tariff regime by James Meadway](https://ciltna.com/2025/09/08/theres-an-unexpected-climate-upside-to-trumps-tariff-regime-by-james-meadway/) - Rerouting of supply chains can lead to significant reductions in emissions The Trump administration’s attempted reshaping of the global economic order via a sweeping new tariff regime is producing inadvertent opportunities for the rest of the world. “America First” policies are opening new spaces for action on climate change. This has not been immediately obvious. - [Scaling Smart: How Managed Transportation Empowers Business Growth by Manoj Bhalerao, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2025/08/29/scaling-smart-how-managed-transportation-empowers-business-growth-by-manoj-bhalerao-cmilt/) - Businesses face increasing delivery issues as they develop operations. Small and medium-sized companies deal with rising shipping rates and need help sorting customer delivery demands as well as negotiating carrier agreements. Maintaining all logistics duties inside the company takes too much company time and money away from doing their main work. What logical solution do - [Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, FAA Launch Process to Select Prime Integrator for Brand New Air Traffic Control System](https://ciltna.com/2025/08/29/trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-faa-launch-process-to-select-prime-integrator-for-brand-new-air-traffic-control-system/) - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the next step in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) process to identify a Prime Integrator to manage the building of a brand new air traffic control system. All interested parties may provide proposals through a Request for Solutions (RFS) by Sept. 21, 2025. To meet - [Cultivating Intelligence: How Generative AI Reimagines Agricultural Supply Chains by Dileep Rai, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2025/08/11/cultivating-intelligence-how-generative-ai-reimagines-agricultural-supply-chains-by-dileep-rai-cmilt/) - Introduction Agricultural supply chains have traditionally relied on intuition, experience, and traditional methods. However, in a world with expanding global markets, unpredictable weather, and fluctuating commodity prices, these old approaches are no longer enough. These systems face increasing pressure to become more efficient, transparent, and adaptable. Even with data-focused strategies and automation, critical supply chain - [Risky business by Christian Sivière for Supply Chain Professional](https://ciltna.com/2025/08/11/risky-business-by-christian-siviere-for-supply-chain-professional/) - What are the main risks in supply chain and logistics? Global financial services company Allianz provides us with solid data in their yearly Risk Barometer published at the beginning of every year. In the 2025 edition, cyber, business interruption and natural catastrophes were the first risks of concern for businesses globally. Their study surveyed 3,778 - [CITT Vancouver Area Council: US Supply Chain Week Wrap Up Mixer - September 19, 2025](https://ciltna.com/2025/08/11/citt-vancouver-area-council-us-supply-chain-week-wrap-up-mixer-september-19-2025/) - Join CITT Vancouver Area Council for US Supply Chain Week Wrap Up Mixer on September 19, 2025, from 5-8 PM PT at The Terminal Pub, 115 12th Street, New Westminster, BC. This will be an unforgettable evening as we celebrate BC Supply Chain Week with professionals, students and leaders from across the supply chain ecosystem! - [Read 2 articles written by CILTNA member, Colin Laughlan, CMILT for Maritime Magazine](https://ciltna.com/2025/07/31/read-2-articles-written-by-ciltna-member-colin-laughlan-cmilt-for-maritime-magazine/) - Pacific Horizons - The wide-ranging challenges and mission of the Royal Canadian Navy on pages 17-20 Indo-Pacific Trade - Widening trade diversification opportunities for Canada on dynamic markets on pages 32-45 Read them both here: https://maritimemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MM117_V6-web-V3.pdf - [Leveling the Playing Field: How Public Procurement Can Do More for Small Businesses by Mikerna Saintil, MILT](https://ciltna.com/2025/07/24/leveling-the-playing-field-how-public-procurement-can-do-more-for-small-businesses-by-mikerna-saintil-milt/) - Small businesses are the backbone of our local economies, yet too often they are shut out of public procurement opportunities; not because they lack capability, but because the process feels too complex, too opaque, or too out of reach. As procurement professionals, we have a responsibility to lower those barriers. That starts with understanding the - [Tariff Tensions: How Public Procurement Can Stay Resilient Amid Global Trade Shifts by Mikerna Saintil, MILT](https://ciltna.com/2025/07/24/tariff-tensions-how-public-procurement-can-stay-resilient-amid-global-trade-shifts-by-mikerna-saintil-milt/) - As global trade tensions continue to escalate, procurement professionals are increasingly encountering the ripple effects of tariffs, trade restrictions, and supply chain disruptions. Whether it is steel for infrastructure projects or technology for digital transformation initiatives, tariffs can shift costs overnight and introduce significant uncertainty into long-term contracts. For public procurement, where accountability, budget constraints, - [Potential UP-NS tie-up would cause major shift in US intermodal market](https://ciltna.com/2025/07/21/potential-up-ns-tie-up-would-cause-major-shift-in-us-intermodal-market/) - Union Pacific (UP) is in preliminary discussions to acquire Norfolk Southern (NS), according to The Wall Street Journal, in what could become the largest freight rail merger in American history. If a deal happens, it would create the first coast-to-coast US rail network and mark a dramatic shift in the structure of US freight railroads. - [Industry-Govt Meeting by Transport Canada Shows Leadership in Resolving Trucking Trade Barriers and Productivity Issues](https://ciltna.com/2025/07/21/industry-govt-meeting-by-transport-canada-shows-leadership-in-resolving-trucking-trade-barriers-and-productivity-issues/) - Industry-Govt Meeting by Transport Canada Shows Leadership in Resolving Trucking Trade Barriers and Productivity Issues Transport Canada delivered on the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s (CTA) urging for federal leadership on resolving productivity and competitiveness issues within the trucking industry. This week, Transport Canada held a meeting of trucking industry leaders as well as every deputy minister of - [🏌️‍♂️ Registration Open for the NISCL BC Annual Golf Tournament! ⛳️](https://ciltna.com/2025/07/21/🏌️♂️-registration-open-for-the-niscl-bc-annual-golf-tournament-⛳️/) - Join the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders for a day of networking, fun, and friendly competition at the Delta Golf and Country Club! Friday, September 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM 🎟️ Register now to reserve your spot: https://portal.niscl.ca/mpower/event/landing?id=1903https://lnkd.in/gzNQ7zYA - [Andrew Young, FCILT](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/15/andrew-young-fcilt/) - Andrew is CILT International Vice President for the Americas, member of the North America Board and was Chair of CILTNA’s United States Chapter from 2019 to 2025. He has over 30 years’ experience in transportation spanning passenger and freight railways, airlines, airports, public transit and multi-modal freight logistics. He has worked in the UK, North - [Canadian transportation sector bracing for tariff fallout: KPMG](https://ciltna.com/2025/07/17/canadian-transportation-sector-bracing-for-tariff-fallout-kpmg/) - Canadian transportation companies are sounding the alarm over potential fallout from proposed U.S. tariffs, with rising operational costs, supply chain disruption and customer loss topping industry concerns, according to a new KPMG report. KPMG surveyed business leaders across the country and found that 77 per cent of transportation executives believe their companies will be directly - [Roberts Bank Terminal 2 procurement underway, with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority issuing a request for qualifications for a construction team](https://ciltna.com/2025/07/14/roberts-bank-terminal-2-procurement-underway-with-vancouver-fraser-port-authority-issuing-a-request-for-qualifications-for-a-construction-team/) - The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has started its search to find the best qualified team to progress construction planning and build the landmass and wharf component of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project—a key milestone in advancing this nationally significant project. Roberts Bank Terminal 2, a future state-of-the-art marine container terminal at the Port of - [EU invests €2.8 billion in 94 transport projects to boost sustainable and connected mobility across Europe](https://ciltna.com/2025/07/04/eu-invests-e2-8-billion-in-94-transport-projects-to-boost-sustainable-and-connected-mobility-across-europe/) - The European Commission selected 94 transport projects to receive nearly €2.8 billion in EU grants under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). By modernising railways, inland waterways and maritime routes across the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), the projects will not only help better connect European regions and cities – north to south, east to west, but also make the EU's - [Port of New York and New Jersey is nation’s busiest cargo gateway in May 2025](https://ciltna.com/2025/06/30/port-of-new-york-and-new-jersey-is-nations-busiest-cargo-gateway-in-may-2025/) - The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that its seaport was the nation’s busiest in May 2025, handling nearly 775,000 TEUs. The agency’s commercial airports welcomed 12.1 million passengers in May, including record volume for the month at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The PATH commuter rail system recorded its second-busiest month - [Sustainable logistics by Christian Sivière](https://ciltna.com/2025/06/10/sustainable-logistics/) - Sustainability has various definitions. These definitions usually emphasize an environmental dimension – the goal is to co-exist on our planet and avoid depleting its natural resources. Its economic and social dimensions combine to form what we call the pursuit of global environment sustainability. But it’s not simple to achieve, as in a free market economy, - [Passing of the Honourable Marc Garneau](https://ciltna.com/2025/06/05/passing-of-the-honourable-marc-garneau/) - CILTNA joins all Canadians in mourning the passing of the Honourable Marc Garneau. Mr. Garneau was an inspiration to many through a career devoted to public service - as a naval officer, a scientist, a pioneer in Canada's space exploration, and as a politician. CILTNA members particularly valued his commitment and engagement while serving as Minister of - [First Ministers Commit to Expanded Trucking Pilot to Remove Internal Trade Barriers](https://ciltna.com/2025/06/04/first-ministers-commit-to-expanded-trucking-pilot-to-remove-internal-trade-barriers/) - At meetings in Saskatoon, the First Ministers announced an agreement to implement an efficient and effective strategy to coordinate major nation building projects, while directing ministers of Transport across the country to cooperate in rapidly expanding the trucking pilot announced in 2024, with the goal of removing many internal trade barriers within the domestic trucking - [Accelerating Depot Repair in Aviation: A Pathway to Operational Efficiency by Dileep Rai, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2025/05/23/accelerating-depot-repair-in-aviation-a-pathway-to-operational-efficiency-by-dileep-rai-cmilt/) - In today’s aviation industry, where even a few hours of downtime can result in significant financial loss and reputational damage, reducing depot repair turnaround time (TAT) has become a crucial operational goal. Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) functions are urged to deliver faster, more reliable outcomes without compromising safety or compliance. Airlines are now - [Gilles Legault, FCILT](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/15/gille-legault-cmilt/) - Gilles was the past National Chairman (2008-2011), former CILT International Vice-President (2016-2018), FCILT and current CILTNA Québec Chair. - [Press Release: First cruise ship refuels with LNG in Vancouver](https://ciltna.com/2025/05/12/press-release-first-cruise-ship-refuels-with-lng-in-vancouver/) - On May 9, 2025, Seaspan Energy provided LNG bunkering services to Silversea’s Silver Nova, marking the first time a cruise ship has refueled with LNG at the Port of Vancouver. The adoption of LNG bunkering at the port marks an important milestone as the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority supports industry efforts to enhance sustainability and - [The 36th Annual Conference on Transportation Innovation and Cost Savings - September 25, 2025](https://ciltna.com/2025/04/29/the-36th-annual-conference-on-transportation-innovation-and-cost-savings-september-25-2025/) - The 36th Annual Conference on Transportation Innovation and Cost Savings This year's conference will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at The Toronto Hunt Club, 1355 Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON, M1N 1R1. In addition to a full day of engaging content, the conference includes continental breakfast, lunch and many opportunities for networking. The Conference - [Synergenics Consulting presents "Electronic Trade Documentation" virtual workshop - Friday, May 30 at 3 pm PT](https://ciltna.com/2025/05/02/synergenics-consulting-presents-electronic-trade-documentation-virtual-workshop-friday-may-30-at-3-pm-pt/) - Synergenics Consulting presents "Electronic Trade Documentation" virtual workshop on Friday, May 30 at 3 pm PT. *Note this is a paid event and will be in Canadian dollars noting it says American on the introduction of the workshop but on the registration form it is in Canadian currency.* Materials Included: E-workbook for full course to - [Pacific Chapter Reception/Presentation - April 15th](https://ciltna.com/2025/04/21/pacific-chapter-reception-presentation-april-15th/) - More than 60 members and supporters of the Pacific Chapter gathered at the Terminal City Club on April 15 to hear a conversation with Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) moderated by Martin Crilly. Photo captions - Left: Tamara Vrooman, Martin Crilly and Marian Robson, Chair, Pacific Chapter in conversation. Top middle: - [Gerry Bruno](https://ciltna.com/2025/04/17/gerry-bruno/) - It is with a heavy heart that we announce that on Monday, April 14th, long-time colleague, Gerlando (Gerry) Bruno, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family following his lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. It is not an exaggeration to say that throughout his remarkable 40-year career in transportation, no one has made a more - [Job posting: Vice President, Business Development, Prince Rupert Port Authority](https://ciltna.com/2025/03/20/job-posting-vice-president-business-development-prince-rupert-port-authority/) - Job posting: Prince Rupert Port Authority is looking for a trailblazer to step into the role of Vice President, Business Development. Reporting to the President and CEO and a member of the Executive Team. Please click the link below for more information. Apply before April 19th, 2025. https://careers.odgersberndtson.com/en-ca/job/30286/ - [BCAC Conference 2025 Kamloops (YKA): Innovation – Eyes on the Horizon](https://ciltna.com/2025/03/13/bcac-conference-2025-kamloops-yka-innovation-eyes-on-the-horizon/) - BCAC Conference 2025 Kamloops (YKA): Innovation – Eyes on the Horizon Starts: 02 Jun 2025 @ 12:00pm PDT Ends: 04 Jun 2025 @ 5:00pm PDT Where: Kamloops, BC To register, please visit: https://bcaviationcouncil.silkstart.com/events/bcac-2025-june-2-4-conference - [Trump hails 'reclaiming' of Panama Canal after BlackRock-led group's deal to buy stake](https://ciltna.com/2025/03/11/trump-hails-reclaiming-of-panama-canal-after-blackrock-led-groups-deal-to-buy-stake/) - Trump hails 'reclaiming' of Panama Canal after BlackRock-led group's deal to buy stake by Clare Jim and Scott Murdoch for Reuters. March 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has hailed a deal led by U.S. firm BlackRock (BLK.N), opens new tab to buy most of the $22.8 billion ports business of Hong Kong conglomerate - [CILTNA is pleased to welcome Marc Roy and Prabhakaran Rajendran to its Board of Directors](https://ciltna.com/2025/03/10/the-chartered-institute-of-logistics-and-transportation-north-america-ciltna-is-pleased-to-welcome-marc-roy-and-prabhakaran-rajendran-to-its-board-of-directors/) - CILTNA is pleased to welcome Marc Roy and Prabhakaran Rajendran to its Board of Directors. Marc Roy is the Vice President of Public Affairs, Business Development and Crisis Communications at Sandstone Group. He brings over two decades of experience in senior roles in government and public policy to the CILTNA board. As a former chief - [Navigating tariffs by KPMG](https://ciltna.com/2025/03/10/navigating-tariffs-by-kpmg/) - Develop a strategy to help your business navigate trade disruption Canadian businesses are experiencing challenging circumstances as trade disruption with the U.S. continues to evolve. Many business leaders are assessing their current operations and finding ways to adapt and build resilience. The duration of these tariffs remains uncertain, but their impact on the economy, businesses, - [US tariffs symposium: Strength in the face of uncertainty - March 5, 2025](https://ciltna.com/2025/03/04/us-tariffs-symposium-strength-in-the-face-of-uncertainty-march-5-2025/) - US tariffs symposium: Strength in the face of uncertainty - Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time With ongoing tariff complexities impacting Canadian businesses, staying ahead requires expert insights and strategic solutions. Errol Cerit, P.Eng., FHCP’s Executive Vice President of Industry, Public Affairs, and Membership Development will be a featured - [Minister of Transport and Internal Trade announces creation of the Supply Chain Advisory Council](https://ciltna.com/2025/02/28/minister-of-transport-and-internal-trade-announces-creation-of-the-supply-chain-advisory-council/) - From: Transport Canada News release: February 28, 2025 In the changing global landscape, the Government of Canada is dedicated to strengthening supply chains in our country to support a robust Canadian economy. Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, announced the establishment of the Supply Chain Advisory Council, comprised of experts and - [Navigating the New Era of Global Trade: Tariffs, Digital Supply Chains, and Data-Driven Decision Making by Prabhakaran Rajendran CMILT & Manoj Bhalerao CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2025/02/20/navigating-the-new-era-of-global-trade-tariffs-digital-supply-chains-and-data-driven-decision-making/) - [Prabhakaran Rajendran, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2025/02/11/prabhakaran-rajendran-cmilt/) - Prabhakaran Rajendran serves as the Chair of CILTNA’s United States Chapter and is a member of the North America Board. As the Director of Supply Chain Innovation at CSCS, he brings over 15 years of expertise in the supply chain industry, leading complex WMS/TMS implementations for Fortune 100 companies to enhance operational efficiency and optimize - [Marc Roy, MILT](https://ciltna.com/2025/02/10/marc-roy/) - Marc Roy has over 22 years of experience on Parliament Hill with a focus on transportation policy and strategic communications. In his role as Chief of Staff to the Minister of Transport, he contributed to modernizing Canada's transport agenda by supporting policy development across air, marine, rail, and road sectors, while also engaging with international - [Great expectations for supersonic travel as XB-1 breaks sound barrier by Jennifer Coutts Clay, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2025/02/05/great-expectations-for-supersonic-travel-as-xb-1-breaks-sound-barrier-by-jennifer-coutts-clay-cmilt/) - On Tuesday, 28 January 2025, aviation enthusiasts watching the amazing Boom Supersonic livestream presentation witnessed the dawn of second-generation, civilian, supersonic operations. With special permission granted by the FAA to fly high above California’s Mojave Desert and across the designated Bell X-1 Supersonic Corridor, Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg broke the Mach 1 sound - [Seaspan Energy completes first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Canada](https://ciltna.com/2025/02/03/seaspan-energy-completes-first-ship-to-ship-lng-bunkering-in-canada/) - Seaspan is pleased to share that we have successfully completed the first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Canada, which took place in the Port of Vancouver in the Upper Harbour on Thursday, January 30, 2024. The ship-to-ship LNG bunkering to a tanker at anchor was performed by the Seaspan Lions, one of three 112m long LNG - [Message from the Chairman](https://ciltna.com/2024/12/23/message-from-the-chairman/) - As 2024 ends, we have much to celebrate. As many of you may be aware, November 3, 2024, CILT celebrated 105 years. The theme “The World in Motion” - Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain, we are stronger together. CILT is in 30 countries and a following of over 31,000. "Our members are dedicated, passionate, and - [Anthony Polci](https://ciltna.com/2024/12/13/anthony-polci/) - Anthony has worked at the intersection of industry and government throughout his career, with a focus on policy development, communications, strategic planning, crisis management and stakeholder relations. He served as a senior advisor to a federal minister in the Transport and National Defence portfolios, and with oversight of crown corporations. Among the many major issues - [Emile Di Sanza, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/15/emile-di-sanza-cmilt/) - Emile was the past Chair of the CILTNA Board of Directors for the 2019-2021 term. Over nearly 30 years, Emile held a number of positions in the Canadian public service. His work entailed the analysis and development of economic policies, legislation, governance structures, strategies and measures related to various modes of transportation. He has chaired - [Paul Miller, M Sc E, P Eng, FCILT, ICD.D, P Log](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/15/paul-miller-m-sc-e-p-eng-fcilt-icd-d-p-log/) - Paul is past Chair of CILTNA’s Board of Directors for the 2021-2024 term. His other Board roles have included Secretary, Governance Committee chair, and Education Committee member. He had a 34-year logistics and transportation career at CN, retiring as its Vice President of Safety, Sustainability, and Network Transportation. Since retiring, Miller has been a consultant, - ["Trump Tariffs — beneath the headlines — potential impacts in the US , Canada, Mexico and beyond" complimentary webinar hosted by KPMG on 18 December 2024](https://ciltna.com/2024/12/05/trump-tariffs-beneath-the-headlines-potential-impacts-in-the-us-canada-mexico-and-beyond-free-webinar-hosted-by-kpmg-on-18-december-2024/) - The incoming US President has recently made news headlines with his proposal to pass Executive Orders on or after 20 January 2025 to impose a 25% tariff on all products coming into the US from Canada and Mexico. Similar announcements have been made around a 10% increase in tariffs on products coming from China. While - [Seaspan Energy celebrates its first ship-to-ship LNG Transfer](https://ciltna.com/2024/12/04/seaspan-energy-celebrates-its-first-ship-to-ship-lng-transfer/) - December 4, 2024 – Vancouver, BC – Seaspan Energy (Seaspan) has successfully completed its first LNG ship-to-ship transfer to a containership in the Port of Long Beach. This operation marks the beginning of Seaspan’s service offering on the West Coast of North America with two LNG bunkering vessels to soon serve both the Long Beach - [Tariffs on Canadian exports to the US](https://ciltna.com/2024/11/28/tariffs-on-canadian-exports-to-the-us/) - Canadian businesses should consider how they may be affected by significant U.S. tariffs that could be introduced next year. U.S. president-elect Donald Trump recently posted on social media that he is considering an executive order to enact a 25% tariff on all products entering the United States from Canada and Mexico starting January 20, 2025. - [First LNG Export](https://ciltna.com/2024/11/27/first-lng-export/) - The first export of LNG by ship from Canada occurred on November 26 when the small LNG bunkering tanker SEASPAN GARIBALDI sailed from the Port of Nanaimo bound for Long Beach, California with about 3,000 tonnes of LNG from FortisBC. The ship is due in Long Beach December 1. SEASPAN GARIBALDI is 112.8 meters in - [Record late season Northwest Passage sailing by: Fred McCague CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2024/11/14/record-late-season-northwest-passage-sailing-by-fred-mccague-cmilt/) - The record for the latest Northwest Passage transit has been set by the Dutch cargo ship AVONBORG which arrived at Becancour November 13. The ship sailed from Lianyungang. China October 16 with a load of carbon anodes for Becancour, Quebec. On October 31, the ship rounded Point Barrow, Alaska into the Arctic and the Beaufort - [Ted Salter, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2024/11/14/ted-salter-cmilt/) - Ted Salter, Executive Director for Supply Chain at KPMG Canada Through his various leadership roles with global consulting firms, Ted has the privilege to collaborate with executive teams in their pursuit of Supply Chain excellence through strategic initiatives and digital transformation programs. These pursuits have presented him the opportunity to participate in every major industry - [ACI announces new ACI Fund Scholarship for Women in Aviation](https://ciltna.com/2024/11/13/aci-announces-new-aci-fund-scholarship-for-women-in-aviation/) - ACI and Dr. Luigi G. (Joe) Sulmona partner as award originators and financial co-contributors Montreal, 12 November 2024 – Today, Airports Council International (ACI) is proud to announce the creation of a new ACI Fund scholarship for Women in Aviation. ACI and Dr. Luigi G. (Joe) Sulmona will serve as the award originators and financial - [OPINION: We must do something about the frequent labour disruptions harming Canada by: Keith Creel, President and CEO, CPKC to the Globe and Mail](https://ciltna.com/2024/11/12/opinion-we-must-do-something-about-the-frequent-labour-disruptions-harming-canada-by-keith-creel-to-the-globe-and-mail/) - Railways. Airlines. Ports. Seaways. All have experienced significant labour disruption in the past 18 months. Canada has experienced 62 work stoppages in the transportation sector alone in 2023 and 2024, involving close to 20,000 workers, according to government of Canada statistics. This month, Canada’s two largest ports (Vancouver and Montreal) have been completely or partially - [UPDATE: The Labour Minister has ordered the labour disputes at West Coast Ports and at the Port of Montreal into binding arbitration](https://ciltna.com/2024/11/12/update-the-labour-minister-has-ordered-the-labour-disputes-at-west-coast-ports-and-at-the-port-of-montreal-into-binding-arbitration/) - UPDATE: The Labour Minister has ordered the labour disputes at West Coast Ports and at the Port of Montreal into binding arbitration. Further to this, he has reinstated operations at both ports and extended the current labour agreement until new ones are released. These announcements/orders are in line with what was done to end the - [Asiri Senasinghe, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2024/11/12/asiri-senasinghe-cmilt/) - Asiri Senasinghe is a transportation engineer, researcher, and education specialist with over a decade of experience in public transit and urban planning. With a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Calgary, he specializes in transit equity, data analysis, and advanced optimization, bringing a fresh, data-driven approach to each project. His technical skills in - [Dennis Hernandez, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2024/11/11/dennis-hernandez-cmilt/) - Dennis Hernandez, MBA, CMILT, MCIPS Dennis is a logistics manager at Suzano, managing logistics services procurement across North America. With over a decade of experience in logistics, he has led initiatives that improved operations, sustainability, and cost management. Passionate about sustainability and DE&I, Dennis leads a DE&I committee and projects to reduce carbon footprints. He - [David Miller, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2024/11/11/david-miller-cmilt/) - David has spent over 40 years working in Canadian government and Government Relations much of it in the transportation area. He is currently Senior Advisor to the Executive at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Prior to joining the Port Authority he spent 16 years as Assistant Vice President at CN responsible for Canadian Government Affairs, - [Cathy Campbell MILT](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/15/cathy-campbell-milt/) - - - Cathy Campbell MILT, Executive Advisor – Responsible Distribution Canada (RDC) Formerly Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD) Ms. Campbell has been with RDC for 28+ years. Cathy retired from her role as President in December 2021. She continues to assist the Association in its advocacy efforts and as a mentor. RDC is a trade association - [Philip Cartwright, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2023/05/12/philip-cartwright-cmilt/) - Philip is Chair of CILTNA’s Ottawa Chapter and is the Senior Vice President of Global Public Affairs. Philip is also a Founding Board Member of the Canadian Advocacy Network. He previously served as President of the Government Relations Institute of Canada (2017-2019), the national organization representing government relations professionals, and on the boards of the - [Shauna McMillan, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2023/11/02/shauna-mcmillan-cmilt/) - Ms. McMillan is a seasoned supply chain professional and passionate business executive. Most recently, she worked for Canadian National Railway (CN) for over 8 years, holding the position of Assistant Vice President, Sales & Industrial Products, and leading a team of sales professionals supporting forest products, metal, mineral and frac sand products to North American - [Jacques Rochon, R-CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2024/06/07/jacques-rochon-rcmilt/) - Jacques held many positions in federal departments and central agencies, including twenty years as an executive in the Policy Group at Transport Canada. Jacques sought to position stakeholders in the national supply chain so that all could better work together to meet challenges and seize opportunities. Developed studies such as “National Commodity Flow, Trade and - [Students from BCIT and Cap U enjoyed the Pacific Chapter reception/panel on October 10 at the Terminal City Club.](https://ciltna.com/2024/10/22/students-from-bcit-and-cap-u-enjoyed-the-pacific-chapter-reception-panel-on-october-10-at-the-terminal-city-club/) - Students from BCIT and Cap U enjoyed the Pacific Chapter reception/panel on October 10 at the Terminal City Club. The theme of the evening was "Diversification of Canada's Trade with Asia and Growth in its Trans Pacific Tanker Traffic". They were all sponsored by members and supporters of CILTNA. - [The program Gestion des opérations et de la chaîne logistique at the Institut maritime du Québec receives prestigious certification from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport](https://ciltna.com/2024/10/15/the-program-gestion-des-operations-et-de-la-chaine-logistique-at-the-institut-maritime-du-quebec-receives-prestigious-certification-from-the-chartered-institute-of-logistics-and-transport/) - Rimouski, October 15, 2024 - The Institut maritime du Québec (IMQ) is proud to announce the accreditation of its program Gestion des opérations et de la chaîne logistique (GOCL) by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport North America (CILTNA). This renewable 5-year agreement marks a significant milestone for IMQ, recognizing the quality of - [New Jersey and Ontario to boost cross border trade](https://ciltna.com/2024/09/12/new-jersey-and-ontario-to-boost-cross-border-trade/) - Ontario and New Jersey have finalized a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at boosting cross-border trade and investment, promoting greater economic collaboration and creating employment on both sides of the border. “Ontario and New Jersey have both benefited from a long-standing trade relationship, and this agreement will further strengthen our collaboration, driving economic growth - [Surtax on imports from China](https://ciltna.com/2024/09/03/surtax-on-imports-from-china/) - On Monday, the government announced a 100% tariff on Chinese made Electric Vehicles effective October 1, 2024. This is in addition to the regular 6.1% duty charged. There is a consultation period where people can respond to the preliminary steel and aluminum products and recommend additional products. To read more about the consultation period, please - [FIRST CRITICAL MINERAL SHIPMENT FROM PORT OF CHURCHILL IN DECADES --- Key Milestone Reached in the Arctic Gateway Group’s Vision for an Efficient, Reliable and Prosperous Arctic Trade Corridor](https://ciltna.com/2024/08/22/first-critical-mineral-shipment-from-port-of-churchill-in-decades-key-milestone-reached-in-the-arctic-gateway-groups-vision-for-an-efficient-reliable-and-prosperous-arctic-trade-corridor/) - August 16, 2024, Churchill, Manitoba - For the first time in over two decades, an export shipment of Critical Minerals has departed from the Port of Churchill. The zinc concentrate shipment marks a significant milestone in Arctic Gateway Group’s work to revitalize the Hudson Bay Railway, diversify the Port of Churchill, and seize the opportunity - [The Runcutter Course - two-day course in transit bus and operator scheduling hosted by developer and presenter, Arthur Gaudet FCILT](https://ciltna.com/2024/07/24/the-runcutter-course-two-day-course-in-transit-bus-and-operator-scheduling-hosted-by-developer-and-presenter-arthur-gaudet-fcilt/) - There are openings in two upcoming sessions of the two-day course in transit bus and operator scheduling – The Runcutter Course. The Course is designed to teach the concepts that lead to effective scheduling of both vehicles and operators. It is software-agnostic, the only tools used in the hands-on exercises are pencil and paper. While - [How stagnant demand impacts truckload, parcel and LTL](https://ciltna.com/2024/07/24/how-stagnant-demand-impacts-truckload-parcel-and-ltl/) - A new report shows the uneven effects of continued demand and capacity imbalances playing out across multiple transportation modes. AFS Logistics, a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, along with TD Cowen, announce the third quarter 2024 release of the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index, a snapshot with predictive pricing for truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL) and parcel transportation markets. - [CILTNA is Hiring!](https://ciltna.com/2024/07/17/ciltna-is-hiring/) - Given the looming retirement of our incumbent, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in North America (CILTNA) is seeking a new President. This is a paid, part time, professional position. In summary, we are seeking a transportation, logistics, and supply chain professional, who is well connected to industry and government in Canada, the US, - [E-commerce drives freight trucking market](https://ciltna.com/2024/07/10/e-commerce-drives-freight-trucking-market/) - Due to the rise in global e-commerce, research by SNS Insider forecasts the freight trucking market size to increase 3.9 per cent from 2024-32, reaching US$3768.1 billion. The freight trucking market was recorded at US$2670 billion in 2023, and is growing significantly due to the rising global e-commerce industry, as freight trucks are supported for - [Lifetime Achievement – Dr. Ken Denike (1939-2024)](https://ciltna.com/2024/07/03/lifetime-achievement-dr-ken-denike-1939-2024/) - CILTNA-Pacific wishes to extend its condolences to family and friends in memory of Dr. Ken Denike who had an exemplary role in the development of urban transportation thinking and practice. In addition to a lifetime’s contribution to education, both as an academic at the University of British Columbia and at the governance level at the - [Global supply chains operating near maximum capacity](https://ciltna.com/2024/05/15/global-supply-chains-operating-near-maximum-capacity/) - After four years of wild swings that included shortages and glut, global supply chains are now operating at near capacity according to the most recent GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index. The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — an indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories, and backlogs based on a monthly survey of - [2024 CILTNA Spring Outlook Conference](https://ciltna.com/2024/05/14/2024-ciltna-spring-outlook-conference/) - On Friday, May 10th, CILTNA hosted their 2024 CILTNA Spring Outlook Conference in Vancouver, BC. The event was well attended and enjoyed by all. Thank you also to our event sponsors: CN CPKC Vancouver Fraser Port Authority The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation Railway Association of Canada Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia GCT Global Container Terminals Harbour Link Container Services Inc. British - [All-electric Plane Joins Island Aviation Company's Fleet](https://ciltna.com/2024/04/08/all-electric-plane-joins-island-aviation-companys-fleet/) - Purpose-built flight trainer, a first in Canada, to be on display at May 27-29 Conference in Nanaimo. A Campbell River flight training and charter aviation company is a step closer to training pilots in an electric aircraft. Sealand Flight this week took delivery of an all-electric Velis Electro aircraft that it intends to use to train - [Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Milestone in First-of-its-Kind Supply Chain Initiative](https://ciltna.com/2024/03/20/biden-harris-administration-announces-new-milestone-in-first-of-its-kind-supply-chain-initiative/) - On the second anniversary of the launch of the Freight Logistics Optimizations Works (FLOW) initiative, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on March 20, 2024 announced that the FLOW platform has begun to publish data on inland freight hubs, including rail terminal and warehouse end destination data, that will enable FLOW members to have an - [Transport Minister welcomes recommendations in the Office of the Auditor General’s report on the National Trade Corridors Fund](https://ciltna.com/2024/03/20/transport-minister-welcomes-recommendations-in-the-office-of-the-auditor-generals-report-on-the-national-trade-corridors-fund/) - On March 19, 2024, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, issued this statement on the report published the Office of the Auditor General on the Government of Canada’s efforts related to the National Trade Corridors Fund: “The Office of the Auditor General found that overall, Transport Canada was successful at designing and implementing the National Trade - [Railroads seek better communication with shippers on cargo movement](https://ciltna.com/2024/03/12/railroads-seek-better-communication-with-shippers-on-cargo-movement/) - Railroads would like shippers to communicate when their import loads idle excessively, and while shippers are willing to share that information, messages often don’t get to the right people because the right relationships don’t exist, market players say. There is strong communication between domestic intermodal shippers and railroads through partnerships with companies such as Hub - [Red Sea and Panama Canal disruptions: 2024 implications for shippers](https://ciltna.com/2024/03/05/red-sea-and-panama-canal-disruptions-2024-implications-for-shippers/) - When disruption in the Red Sea co-occurred with ongoing water level challenges in the Panama Canal, shippers were eager to understand immediate supply chain impacts. That uncertainty led many to build contingency plans to address short-term implications. However, due to lower overall demand, those short-term issues have not been as disruptive as many anticipated. Despite - [FIRST LOOK AT NEW MAJOR VESSEL CONCEPTS by Fred McCague, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2024/02/28/first-look-at-new-major-vessel-concepts-by-fred-mccague-cmilt/) - VICTORIA – Two conceptual renderings of BC Ferries’ New Major Vessels program are the first look at what up to seven new ferries could look like when they enter operation starting in 2029. BC Ferries is building these new major vessels to provide more capacity across the ferry system and continue to improve how we - [CTA Pre-Budget Spotlight – Border Investments Critical to Supply Chain Fluidity](https://ciltna.com/2024/02/27/cta-pre-budget-spotlight-border-investments-critical-to-supply-chain-fluidity/) - needed to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving, 24/7 supply chain. Some of the items outlined by CTA to support greater cross-border supply chain fluidity include both long-standing and emerging issues impacting many fleets in our sector: 1. Border Staffing; 2. Secure Corridor Pilot; 3. Permanent In-Transit Program; 4. Sufferance Warehouse Funding and Modernization; - [16 February 2024 - “Carrier and Shipper Contract Obligations, assessing risk and liabilities"](https://ciltna.com/2024/02/08/16-february-2024-carrier-and-shipper-contract-obligations-assessing-risk-and-liabilities/) - With a solid 25 years of International Transportation, Trade and logistics experience in negotiations, corporate policy, regulatory, logistics and claims management and transportation with much more employment and job creation in this area. Rita Conte, BA CIFFA, International Transportation and Trade Specialist, is very passionate about what she does and how she can increase her - [Aircraft Interiors International.com 2024 Showcase - Second generation Supersonic-Cabin by Jennifer Coutts-Clay, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2024/01/23/aircraft-interiors-international-com-2024-showcase-second-generation-supersonic-cabin-by-jennifer-coutts-clay-cmilt/) - Jennifer Coutts Clay, CMILT, founder of jetlinercabins.com, looks at the remarkable story that leads to the design of second-generation supersonic aircraft cabins. To read Jennifer’s article, please click here. Aircraft Interiors International.com 2024 Showcase, January 17, 2024, Aircraft Interiors International Magazine, https://www.aircraftinteriorsinternational.com/ - [Weather to be biggest supply chain risk in 2024: report](https://ciltna.com/2024/01/04/weather-to-be-biggest-supply-chain-risk-in-2024-report/) - In its 2024 risk report, everstream.ai said a US$1 billion weather-causes event happens every three weeks, on average, in the United States. In the 1980s these events only occurred every four months. The report highlights the drought affecting the Panama Canal as an example of weather-related disruptions. “From 2024 onwards, very large tanker carriers (VLTC) - [National Supply Chain Forum Recording and Presentation Slides](https://ciltna.com/2023/12/21/national-supply-chain-forum-recording-and-presentation-slides/) - The National Supply Chain Office held their inaugural National Supply Chain Forum on December 15, 2023. For those that were not able to join the live event, the recording can be found HERE (available for 180 days). The presentation slides from the event can be found HERE. - [Prince Rupert Port Authority Signs Global Memorandum of Understanding On Multi-Port Multi-Jurisdiction Green Shipping Corridors](https://ciltna.com/2023/12/11/prince-rupert-port-authority-signs-global-memorandum-of-understanding-on-multi-port-multi-jurisdiction-green-shipping-corridors/) - Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - North America (CILTNA) congratulates the Port of Prince Rupert and CN on the launch of this Green Corridor Initiative Prince Rupert Port Authority Signs Global Memorandum of Understanding On Multi-Port Multi-Jurisdiction Green Shipping Corridors #greenshipping #ports https://www.rupertport.com/prince-rupert-port-authority-signs-global-memorandum-of-understanding-on-multi-port-multi-jurisdiction-green-shipping-corridors/ - [Greater Toronto Area/Hamilton Chapter "Holiday Social"](https://ciltna.com/2023/12/07/greater-toronto-area-hamilton-chapter-holiday-social/) - Thank you to The Barn Door Studio and Cafe for hosting the GTA-H Chapter "Holiday Social" last night. The event was well attended and well received. While free to attend, cash donations were collected for the Halton Women's Place. $1710 was raised for this local charity so thank you to all who attended and donated to - [Transport Futures: Mobility Pricing Conversations - November 16-December 19, 2023](https://ciltna.com/2023/12/06/transport-futures-mobility-pricing-conversations-november-16-december-19-2023/) - Transport Futures (TF) is celebrating its 15th anniversary on November 13!! To mark this milestone and reflect on what we’ve learned at 34 successful events, we’ve invited six of our previous mobility pricing speakers to discuss challenges and accomplishments related to implementing road tolls, parking, gas taxes, transit fares and more. During each 1-hour conversation, TF founder - [Minister of Transport announces launch of the National Supply Chain Office to strengthen Canada's supply chains and increase the economy's competitiveness](https://ciltna.com/2023/12/04/minister-of-transport-announces-launch-of-the-national-supply-chain-office-to-strengthen-canadas-supply-chains-and-increase-the-economys-competitiveness/) - Canadians need to have access to affordable goods when they want them and need them. The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of a strong supply chain. The Government of Canada is taking action so that our supply chains remain resilient and competitive. Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, announced the establishment of - [Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Board of Directors announces Peter Xotta as president and chief executive officer](https://ciltna.com/2023/12/04/vancouver-fraser-port-authority-board-of-directors-announces-peter-xotta-as-president-and-chief-executive-officer/) - The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s board of directors is pleased to announce that it has appointed Peter Xotta as president and chief executive officer, effective Monday, December 4, 2023. This appointment follows a comprehensive and competitive global executive search process facilitated by Korn Ferry. “I am pleased that the Port of Vancouver—and all Canadians—will benefit - [Julie Gascon Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the MPA](https://ciltna.com/2023/11/30/julie-gascon-appointed-president-and-chief-executive-officer-of-the-mpa/) - Montreal, Wednesday, November 29, 2023— The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announces the appointment of Julie Gascon to the position of President and CEO. With her proven track record in the marine industry, Ms. Julie Gascon will bring in-depth knowledge of operations in the transportation sector to the entire Port of Montreal ecosystem and put her - [USDOT Launches New Multimodal Freight Office](https://ciltna.com/2023/11/29/usdot-launches-new-multimodal-freight-office/) - As part of the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, President Biden and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Nov. 27 announced the launch of the Office of Modal Freight Infrastructure and Police (Multimodal Freight Office) to “oversee the maintenance and improvement of the nation’s freight network and supply - [Panama canal announces special auction slot starting Saturday](https://ciltna.com/2023/11/27/panama-canal-announces-special-auction-slot-starting-saturday/) - The Panama Canal, one of the world’s main maritime trade routes, announced on Friday it is launching a special auction slot on Saturday, as it battles a severe drought that has forced it to reduce daily ship crossings. “The purpose of this measure is to provide greater opportunity of obtaining a slot for vessels in - [U.K. considers ‘reset’ of Private Finance Initiatives](https://ciltna.com/2023/11/23/u-k-considers-reset-of-private-finance-initiatives/) - The P3 sector in the United Kingdom is due for a “reset” leading to a possible overhaul of relationships between parties says a British authority on the subject. A large majority of Private Finance Initiatives (PFIs), as P3s are called in the U.K., are on the right track but there has been enough well-publicized acrimony, - [Newcomer of the Year: How Tracy Robinson got CN Rail back on track](https://ciltna.com/2023/11/22/newcomer-of-the-year-how-tracy-robinson-got-cn-rail-back-on-track/) - Tracy Robinson stepped into the role of CEO of Canadian National Railway in 2022. Tracy Robinson would be the first to admit she was a surprise choice for CEO of Canadian National Railway. She'd stepped away from the industry for close to eight years before taking over CN in February 2022. Sure, she'd spent nearly - [Meira Consulting webinar: Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)](https://ciltna.com/2023/11/20/meira-consulting-webinar-canada-digital-adoption-program-cdap/) - Meira is hosting a webinar on the $15,000 grant, Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP). The webinar is focused on answering your questions about the grant and the Digital Adoption Plan it helps pay for. Meira is a certified Digital Advisor registered with the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP). Meira Consulting Inc. is a Vancouver based IT consulting company that - [Amtrak-VIA Rail May Return to Detroit River Tunnel After 56 Years](https://ciltna.com/2023/11/15/amtrak-amtrak-via-rail-may-return-to-detroit-river-tunnel-after-56-yearsvia-rail-may-return-to-detroit-river-tunnel-after-56-years/) - Canada’s VIA Rail confirmed Nov. 14 that it is engaged with Amtrak and other rail operators in discussions aimed at extending Amtrak’s existing Chicago-Detroit Wolverine service to Toronto’s downtown Union Station. Amtrak confirmed the same day that “We are in conversations with local, state and provincial officials about a proposed service.” Canadian Pacific Kansas City - [CN’s Tracy Robinson Named Railway Age’s 2024 Railroader of the Year](https://ciltna.com/2023/11/14/cns-tracy-robinson-named-railway-ages-2024-railroader-of-the-year/) - Railway Age’s 2024 Railroader of the Year Award, the 61st annual, goes to an experienced and highly respected North American rail industry leader: CN President and Chief Executive Officer Tracy Robinson. “Tracy Robinson continues the sweeping leadership evolution the railroad industry has been undergoing for the past few years,” said Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono. “She continues to - [2023 CILTNA Fall Outlook Conference & Annual Dinner a Success!](https://ciltna.com/2023/11/02/2023-ciltna-fall-outlook-conference-annual-dinner-a-success/) - We'd like to thank our speakers and moderators and everyone who attended the 2023 CILTNA Fall Outlook Conference & Annual Dinner yesterday. The event was well attended and well received. Thank you to Christian Dea, Michael Keenan, Bruce Burrows, Peta Wolmarans, Angela Splinter and François Bélanger for taking the time to participate in our event. We truly appreciate it! - [Record Year in the Northwest Passage as part of busy Arctic season by Fred McCague, CMILT](https://ciltna.com/2023/10/30/record-year-in-the-northwest-passage-as-part-of-busy-arctic-season-by-fred-mccague-cmilt/) - 2023 was a record year with 42 full Atlantic/Pacific transits of the Northwest Passage. 13 cargo ships, 11 cruise ships and 18 yachts succeeded. This was well ahead of the previous record of 33 including 22 yachts in 2017. Of the cargo vessels, 10 were voyages either beginning or ending at ports in Quebec Two - [CN to split chief operating officer role into 2](https://ciltna.com/2023/10/18/cn-to-split-chief-operating-officer-role-into-2/) - Change takes effect Nov. 15 Canadian Class I railway CN is modifying the way the company leads its operations as part of a broader push to make the railway “more modern.” The railway will now have a chief network operating officer, Patrick Whitehead, as well as a chief field operating officer, Derek Taylor, according to - [GTHA Transportation Technology Training Summit 2023 - ITS Moving The Needle Forward, Nov 27-28](https://ciltna.com/2023/10/05/gtha-transportation-technology-training-summit-2023-its-moving-the-needle-forward-nov-27-28/) - Mark your calendars for the last in-person regional event of the year: GTHA Transportation Technology Training Summit 2023 - ITS-STI Canada (Intelligent Transportation Systems Society of Canada) Moving The Needle Forward, Nov 27-28 at Telus Mobility, 25 York Street 3rd floor, Toronto co-hosted by ITS Canada and the City of Toronto. This forum will host a regional - [ITSC and City of Montreal Technology Innovation Forum - October 25-26](https://ciltna.com/2023/10/05/itsc-and-city-of-montreal-technology-innovation-forum-october-25-26/) - Registration is now open for the in-person ITS-STI Canada (Intelligent Transportation Systems Society of Canada) and City of Montreal Technology Innovation Forum, Oct 25-26 at Le Nouvel Hotel, 1740 René-Lévesque W, Montreal QC H3H 1R3. The objective of this bilingual regional forum is to bring together transportation professionals, technology providers, and researchers to leverage our collective expertise - [Airports Council Names Gerry Bruno 2023 Downes Award Recipient](https://ciltna.com/2023/10/04/airports-council-names-gerry-bruno-2023-downes-award-recipient/) - Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, today announced that Gerry Bruno has been named the recipient of the 2023 William E. Downes, Jr. Memorial Award. The Downes Award, the highest honor given by ACI-NA, is presented to an individual who has - [Canada’s national Supply Chain Office a reality by Colin Laughlan, CMILT for Maritime Magazine](https://ciltna.com/2023/09/29/canadas-national-supply-chain-office-a-reality-by-colin-laughlan-cmilt-for-maritime-magazine/) - Vancouver – Canada’s national Supply Chain Office is now a reality, an audience at the Chamber of Shipping’s 100th anniversary conference learned Wednesday, September 27, in Vancouver. Robert Dick, Assistant Deputy Minister, Pacific Region, Transport Canada and the person who heads the ongoing development of the new federal office, said Canada’s reputation as a reliable trade - [KPMG global tech report 2023](https://ciltna.com/2023/09/18/kpmg-global-tech-report-2023/) - Keeping pace with evolving technology trends remains vital to business growth. Be determined, not deterred. Despite the headwinds of global economic uncertainty, Digital transformation leaders that are committed to their innovation priorities continue to realize value at pace. In their latest survey – the KPMG global tech report 2023 – digital leaders are bullish in - [Fair trade by Christian Sivière on Aug 17, 2023](https://ciltna.com/2023/08/18/fair-trade-by-christian-siviere-on-aug-17-2023/) - Canadian supply chain professionals will have a new challenge next year: compliance with forced labour laws. Following the US lead, with its Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) in effect since July 2022, Canada has passed its own legislation in May this year and enacted the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply - [Montreal Port Authority announces appointment of Interim President and Chief Executive Officer](https://ciltna.com/2023/08/16/montreal-port-authority-announces-appointment-of-interim-president-and-chief-executive-officer/) - MONTREAL, Aug. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announces the appointment of Geneviève Deschamps as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. This appointment will be effective as of August 21, 2023. Mrs. Deschamps is currently Vice-President, Finance. "Geneviève has all the leadership qualities required to ensure continuity of operations, mobilize teams and pursue the deployment - [Job Posting - Port of Thunder Bay Chief, Executive Officer (CEO)](https://ciltna.com/2023/07/27/job-posting-port-of-thunder-bay-chief-executive-officer-ceo/) - Port of Thunder Bay, Chief Executive Officer At the terminus of the St. Lawrence Seaway System the largest inland waterway in the world, the Port of Thunder Bay is the second largest export grain port in Canada and a leading cargo exporter. The Port was built to provide access to European markets for Western Canadian - [Independent Study Confirms Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway Shipping Vital to Economic Strength and Development](https://ciltna.com/2023/07/24/independent-study-confirms-great-lakes-st-lawrence-seaway-shipping-vital-to-economic-strength-and-development/) - Chamber of Marine Commerce, July 21, 2023. A comprehensive independent study of the economic impacts of the entire Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway navigation system for the 2022 shipping season was released today, detailing the billions in economic activity and hundreds of thousands of jobs supported by the industry. Titled “Economic Impacts of Maritime Shipping in the Great - [Addressing modern slavery in supply chains: Understanding the requirements of Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act](https://ciltna.com/2023/07/17/addressing-modern-slavery-in-supply-chains-understanding-the-requirements-of-canadas-fighting-against-forced-labour-and-child-labour-in-supply-chains-act/) - Globally, 49.6 million people live in modern slavery.1 In Canada, over $43.0 billion worth of goods that Canadians buy and consume each year may be at risk of being produced by child labour according to World Vision. Modern slavery is often hidden in plain sight Modern slavery is work performed involuntarily and / or under - [BP: Clean hydrogen will play a minimal role in the decarbonisation of cars and space heating](https://ciltna.com/2023/07/06/bp-clean-hydrogen-will-play-a-minimal-role-in-the-decarbonisation-of-cars-and-space-heating/) - Hydrogen will only play a minimal role in the decarbonisation of light vehicles (cars and vans) and the heating of buildings, but will be an important clean fuel for industry, heavy transport, according to an update of BP’s Energy Outlook 2023. The oil giant has today added a new chapter, entitled “How energy is used”, to - [Short Sea Shipping on the Great Lakes](https://ciltna.com/2023/06/26/short-sea-shipping-on-the-great-lakes/) - New study reveals opportunities to move more goods on the Canada-US Great Lakes HAMILTON, ON – A new study sheds light on the potential advantages of short sea shipping services between southern Ontario and the US Great Lakes region. The study is authored by Fluid Intelligence, a data-analysis partnership of HOPA Ports and the McMaster Institute - [MITL Luncheon Series Presentation: June 14th, 2023 with Mr. Bob Armstrong (CILTNA) & Armstrong Trade & Logistics Advisory Services Inc.](https://ciltna.com/2023/06/08/mitl-luncheon-series-presentation-june-14th-2023-with-mr-bob-armstrong-ciltna-armstrong-trade-logistics-advisory-services-inc/) - The McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics invites you to attend their 2023 MITL “In Conversation” Luncheon Series with Mr. Bob Armstrong from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILTNA). The 2023 MITL “In Conversation” Luncheon Series presents timely, transportation and logistics-focused research on a diverse range of topics relevant to academia, government, and - [Canadian National Railway Company donates $475K locomotive to BCIT](https://ciltna.com/2023/06/05/canadian-national-railway-company-donates-475k-locomotive-to-bcit/) - The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) recently announced CN’s donation of a $475,000 locomotive to the Institute. As CN’s largest gift-in-kind to BCIT, this donation is the second locomotive gift to the BCIT School of Transportation. At the recognition event, BCIT unveiled CN’s locomotive gift and announced the naming of the - [Vancouver Port announces completion of Centerm Expansion Project](https://ciltna.com/2023/05/23/vancouver-port-announces-completion-of-centerm-expansion-project/) - With this milestone, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) continues to partner with industry and government to deliver the sustainable infrastructure needed to support growing trade and stronger national supply chains. The expansion project – delivered in partnership with terminal operator DP World – focused on innovative ways to make best use of the limited - [UBC Announces the First Honoree of the Dr. Ken Denike Award](https://ciltna.com/2023/05/11/ubc-announces-the-first-honoree-of-the-dr-ken-denike-award/) - UBC is pleased to announce the very first honoree of the Dr. Ken Denike Award. Thanks to the generous creation of an endowment by alumnus Dr. Luigi G. (Joe) Sulmona and named in honour of Dr. Ken Denike, Assistant Professor Emeritus at UBC Geography, the $3,500 annual award is open to students across UBC who - [George Brown College (GBC) Hosts its 1st Annual Supply Chain Symposium](https://ciltna.com/2023/05/05/george-brown-college-gbc-hosts-its-1st-annual-supply-chain-symposium/) - On Tuesday, May 2, George Brown College (GBC) hosted its 1st Annual Supply Chain Symposium. Which was a fantastic event with phenomenal and insightful speakers. We at CILTNA are extremely pleased to be associated with GBC. It is a leading institution with a vision we share: to raise the performance of supply chains by developing - [Trade update: The three amigos and a North American supply chain](https://ciltna.com/2023/04/28/trade-update-the-three-amigos-and-a-north-american-supply-chain/) - The term friend-shoring came up a lot during the “three amigos” summit in Mexico City a few weeks ago. These meetings between Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, United States President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador are held about every two years. This edition had a full agenda, focusing on migration, energy - [Urban logistics needs urgent rethink, researchers find](https://ciltna.com/2023/04/24/urban-logistics-needs-urgent-rethink-researchers-find/) - The intensification of e-commerce has resulted in fragmented and wasteful urban logistics networks, say researchers from consultancy Roland Berger. The Covid-19 pandemic led to increased online shopping plus, the demand for faster delivery. To keep up, logistics services implemented a fragmented approach, which has now resulted in even more challenges. In a study “From atomization - [Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern combine to create CPKC](https://ciltna.com/2023/04/17/canadian-pacific-and-kansas-city-southern-combine-to-create-cpkc/) - Published: Apr 14, 2023 CPKC becomes the first and only single-line railway connecting Canada, the U.S. and Mexico Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern today combined to create Canadian Pacific Kansas City ("CPKC"), as authorized by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board's ("STB") March 15, 2023 final decision, creating the first single-line railway connecting - [Tom Maville, FCILT ](https://ciltna.com/2023/02/16/tom-maville-fcilt/) - Tom was employed 20 years in an executive capacity with the Canadian Transportation Agency, Canada’s economic regulator of railway, airline and marine operations and services. Tom also worked 30 years in the private sector as a marketing officer with the Canadian Pacific Railway Company and as an internationally recognized rail freight consultant He currently serves - [Marian Robson, FCILT](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/15/marian-robson-fcilt/) - Marian has 40 years of public and private sector transportation experience with a national public affairs firm, the federal government, national and provincial railways and the Canadian port system (including the Vancouver Port Corporation). She is a previous Chair and CEO of the Canadian Transportation Agency, currently Chair of the Pacific Chapter, CILTNA, a member - [David Collenette, PC, FCILT](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/15/honourable-david-collenette-pc-fcilt/) - Honourable David Collenette, PC, FCILT David served as a Toronto Member of Parliament for 21 years and 11 years as Minister under three Prime Ministers. His portfolios included Multiculturalism, National Defence, Veterans’ Affairs, Crown Corporations, Minister for the GTA, and almost seven years as at Transport Canada. A past Chair of CILTNA and former Vice-President - [Compass 2023: A Forward Thinking, Long-term Infrastructure Plan is Needed](https://ciltna.com/2023/01/17/compass-2023-a-forward-thinking-long-term-infrastructure-plan-is-needed/) - VANCOUVER, BC, January 16, 2022—Transportation industry leaders are increasingly concerned about Canada's lack of a coordinated long-term infrastructure plan, as highlighted in the annual WESTAC Compass Report. Such a plan needs to focus on capacity concerns, infrastructure bottlenecks and trade corridors. The results of the 6th annual Compass survey highlight widespread perceptions that Western Canada’s - [A TIME OF RENEWAL FOR CANADA'S SUPPLY CHAINS: FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BOLD | NEW report by KPMG with contributions from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)](https://ciltna.com/2023/01/17/a-time-of-renewal-for-canadas-supply-chains-fortune-favours-the-bold-new-report-by-kpmg-with-contributions-from-the-ontario-chamber-of-commerce-occ/) - Modern supply chains help ensure the rapid, efficient movement of goods and services and are indispensable to economic growth. Unfortunately, the impacts of the pandemic revealed long-standing vulnerabilities across the global supply chain network. The overarching challenge remains in identifying and understanding the prevailing pain points throughout the network and applying innovative mitigation strategies that - [CILTNA accredits George Brown College’s Supply Chain Certificate Program](https://ciltna.com/2023/01/19/ciltna-accredits-george-brown-colleges-supply-chain-certificate-program/) - The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in North America (“CILTNA”) is pleased to announce that it has completed an accreditation for George Brown College’s Supply Chain Certificate Program and certifies that the program meets standards established by our international parent organization, CILT International, the world’s leading institution for logistics and transport education and knowledge-sharing. - [Great Lakes fleets thrown overboard by new global maritime emissions standards](https://ciltna.com/2023/01/31/great-lakes-fleets-thrown-overboard-by-new-global-maritime-emissions-standards/) - Despite efforts to reduce their carbon emissions, Canada’s lakers — the ships that carry cargo in the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River and Arctic and East coasts — are finding themselves in an environmental and public relations quandary. That’s because the International Maritime Organization has paid scant attention to the needs of inland and coastal - [Developing Talent for Tomorrow’s World](https://ciltna.com/2022/12/07/developing-talent-for-tomorrows-world/) - CILTNA’s Pacific chapter held its first in-person event since the pandemic began in the evening of 28 November 2022. Some 70 students, educators and industry professionals met on the theme Transport, Mobility, Logistics, Supply Chain: Developing Talent for Tomorrow’s World. The event was generously sponsored by SULMONA Holdings Limited (SHL). Hiring Talent to Run A - [IATA-McKinsey Study Shows Imbalanced Aviation Value Chain](https://ciltna.com/2022/12/06/iata-mckinsey-study-shows-imbalanced-aviation-value-chain/) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and McKinsey & Company published a study of profitability trends across the aviation value chain showing that profitability varies widely by sector. The study also shows that in aggregate, airlines underperform on the financial return that an investor would normally expect. While there is no clear path to rapidly - [The Port of Montreal pledges to protect species at risk](https://ciltna.com/2022/12/09/the-port-of-montreal-pledges-to-protect-species-at-risk/) - Reaffirming and strengthening its commitment to the protection of nature, the Port of Montreal proudly announces its $50,000 contribution to the Imperilled Species Fund, an initiative of the Space for Life Foundation. Created to accelerate conservation work and research on species at risk, this Fund will finance research projects targeting several plant and animal species - [Port of Prince Rupert Activates Shore Power to Reduce Ship Emissions](https://ciltna.com/2022/12/15/port-of-prince-rupert-activates-shore-power-to-reduce-ship-emissions/) - The Port of Prince Rupert has achieved a significant milestone in its emissions reduction measures with expanded shore power capacity at DP World Prince Rupert’s Fairview Container Terminal. New electrical infrastructure was installed at the Terminal’s north berth and upgrades were made to the south berth through a partnership between the Prince Rupert Port Authority - [Ports Modernization Review](https://ciltna.com/2022/10/12/ports-modernization-review-2/) - The Ports Modernization Review was launched in March 2018 with an aim to optimize CPAs’ current and future role in the transportation system as innovative assets that support inclusive growth and trade. Two key steps the government will take for a resilient supply chain are: 1. completing the Ports Modernization Review, and a new policy - [Minister Alghabra announces new actions to ease supply chain regulations and make it easier to ship goods](https://ciltna.com/2022/10/13/minister-alghabra-announces-new-actions-to-ease-supply-chain-regulations-and-make-it-easier-to-ship-goods-2/) - Today, Minister Alghabra highlighted the Budget 2022 investment of close to $17 million over five years, to streamline regulations and reduce bureaucracy related to supply chains and continue making Canada’s supply chains more competitive. Learn more: https://canada.ca/.../minister-alghabra-announces-new... - [CILT CONFERENCE LOOKS INTO CANADIAN SUPPLY CHAIN PROBLEMS](https://ciltna.com/2022/10/27/cilt-conference-looks-into-canadian-supply-chain-problems-2/) - The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) International Convention in 2022 was held in Perth, WA, in October, hosting more than 300 delegates from around the world and featuring more than 15 high profile speakers. Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (North America) president Bob Armstrong could not help but pull in the audience - [A busy year in the Northwest Passage by Fred McCague](https://ciltna.com/2022/10/28/a-busy-year-in-the-northwest-passage-by-fred-mccague-2/) - The Canadian Arctic reopened to cruise ships and yachts after a two-year closure due to COVID while Russia’s Arctic considered off limits due to the invasion of Ukraine. The result was a record number of full transits of the Northwest Passage between the Atlantic and Pacific for commercial vessels, and a busy year overall for - [Ontario's record-breaking cable-stayed bridge coming together on U.S. border](https://ciltna.com/2022/10/31/ontarios-record-breaking-cable-stayed-bridge-coming-together-on-u-s-border-2/) - Two gargantuan towers loom over the Detroit River, part of a $4.4 billion megaproject that will change the game of travelling between Ontario and Michigan. A decades-long battle to address clogged traffic at busy international borders linking Windsor and Detroit, the Gordie Howe International Bridge project is finally coming together in a colossal effort of cooperation between Canada and the United - [The passing of Queen Elizabeth II](https://ciltna.com/2022/09/09/the-passing-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-2/) - The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in North America mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her remarkable life of grace and service will forever remain an inspiration to people across the globe. Our thoughts are with her family, especially our Institute’s Royal Patron, HRH The Princess Royal. - [Trade update: Forced labour and the supply chain](https://ciltna.com/2022/09/09/trade-update-forced-labour-and-the-supply-chain-2/) - On June 21 this year, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began enforcing the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA). The import of goods made with forced labour has been illegal for some time in the US, and this new Act extends the reach of CBP to block the import of goods made with forced - [Ocean containers](https://ciltna.com/2022/09/09/ocean-containers-2/) - Ocean containers have existed since 1956 and over the years have become the enablers of globalization. Boxes were always readily available, there was a good choice of carriers and fierce competition led to competitive pricing. Until just before the pandemic, two factors combined to keep rates reasonable: bigger ships and “trade wars”. Carriers ordering bigger - [1 Maximizing mobility and throughput](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/28/1-maximizing-mobility-and-throughput/) - 1. Bringing optimization theory into national supply chains (e.g., lean production end-to-end) (This is one way to increase mobility and throughput capacity) a. Reducing variation in the system b. Removing or reducing bottlenecks wherever they are in the supply chain, end-to-end (see also 1.3) c. Developing strategies to keep bottlenecked operations running at full capacity at - [2 Technology-based change](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/28/2-technology-based-change/) - 1. Digital data exchange a. effects of large increases in speed, accuracy, and accountability of transmitting, approving, and recording information about imports, handoffs, and deliveries b. Impact on supply chains of faster, more accurate customs clearance with CBSA’s new CARM functionality 2. Cybersecurity and transportation a. Corporate and government responsibilities for security of: driverless vehicles - [3 Regulatory governance](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/28/3-regulatory-governance/) - 1. Supply chain recovery priorities a. Decision rules used by Canadian Transportation Agency when adjudicating complaints about levels of service, air travellers’ bill of rights, etc. during period of recovery from a major disruption (see also 1.4 and 4.2) 2. Border facilitation a. Balancing border security on one hand vs. low resistance to movement of goods - [4 Managing demand, and the effects of demand](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/28/4-managing-demand-and-the-effects-of-demand/) - 1. International trading patterns. a. Effect of emerging trend of manufacturing shift from China to south-east Asia, e.g., India (hence increasing seaborne traffic to North America via Suez Canal and Atlantic Ocean) on: – traffic at Canada’s west-coast ports, with possible loss of scale – opportunities for traffic at Canada’s east-coast port(s) and Montréal (see also 5.1) - [5 Funding, financing, investments, and infrastructure](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/28/5-funding-financing-investments-and-infrastructure/) - 1. International trading patterns. a. Effect of emerging trend towards increased Atlantic traffic cf. Pacific on infrastructure investment at Halifax and Montréal, and possible need for “Canada Inc.” approach to attracting international traffic (see also 4.1) 2. Political influence on investment decisions. (Political considerations often are the de facto primary goal, which trades away the mobility improvements that the infrastructure - [6 Design of supply chains](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/28/6-design-of-supply-chains/) - 1. New relationship models among supply chain partners to deal with disruptions (see also 6.4, 6.5, 7.1, and A1.e) a. basis of doing business (low- price vs. long-term relations vs. fungibility / recoverability) b. optionality c. resilience d. component substitute-ability e. backward compatitility 2. Creating a climate of trust within suppply chains a. Increasing the number of competing supply - [7 Relationships with the non-transportation world](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/28/7-relationships-with-the-non-transportation-world/) - 1. Relations with Indigenous groups a. Understanding costs and benefits of transportation projects from Ingidenous viewpoint b. Who speaks for Indigenous commumities c. Foreseeing and managing non-Indigenous groups piggybacking on Indigenous issues d. Weighing reconciliation-oriented approach to disagreements vs. transportation reliability and Canada’s brand (see also A1) e. Dealing with supply chain disruption (see also 2.2 and - [Meta issue A: Reviewing fundamental planning assumptions](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/28/meta-issue-a-reviewing-fundamental-planning-assumptions/) - A1 Indigenous land and major infrastructure projects a. Reconciling historical assumption that consultation about new infrastructure projects is merely a formality vs. new assumption that it tends to be a show-stopper (see also 6.2, 7.1.a, 7.1.d, and A2) A2 Infrastructure approval time-lines a. Revisit assumptions in government infrastructure stimulus programs about time-lag for permits, consultations, and - [Meta issue B: Increasing the talent pool](https://ciltna.com/2022/11/28/meta-issue-b-increasing-the-talent-pool/) - B1 Training and education for transportation systems of the future B2 Making transportation an attractive career direction B3 Impact of technology on skills requirements B4 Overcoming crew shortages a. Rate of retirement and turnover problems of truck drivers, airline pilots, locomotive engineers, and marine crews, not being matched with rate of education and training b. - [Proposed Downtown District Ordinance](https://ciltna.com/2018/09/16/metchnikoff-school-review/) - The goal of the proposed ordinance is to create safe venues for customers and to discourage illegal activities. The governing officials of the City of Oxford will consider the following ordinance at the upcoming meeting(s) of the Board of Aldermen. - [Town of Pine Forest under High Fire Danger Status: Testing images](https://ciltna.com/2016/09/10/another-post-format-image-post/) - Pine Forest under High Fire Danger Status Weather conditions in our city and county are similar to those of 2012 and 2013 which saw many homes destroyed in Colorado by the likes of the Waldo Canyon fire and the Black Forest fire. This year Pueblo County has recently experienced several fires resulting in the loss ## Pages - [Home](https://ciltna.com/) - The first-choice professional body for supply chains, logistics, and transport. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (“CILT”) is the oldest international transportation and logistics organization in the world. 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It provides an excellent opportunity to network with supply chain executives across - [25 November 2024 - US Chapter Forum Webinar: CAREERS IN AVIATION - A LOOK AT THE IMPORTANT ROLE VAUGHN COLLEGE HAS IN DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROFESSIONALS](https://ciltna.com/events/us-chapter-forum-vaughn-college/) - Join the US Chapter of CILTNA and Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology on Monday, November 25 at 6 pm ET/ 5 pm CT/ 3 pm PT/ 11 pm GMT for a 60-minute webinar, "CAREERS IN AVIATION - A LOOK AT THE IMPORTANT ROLE VAUGHN COLLEGE HAS IN DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROFESSIONALS". Vaughn - [6 November 2024 - CILTNA 2024 Fall Outlook Conference and Annual Dinner: Navigating the Supply Chain in Volatile Times: Insights and Innovation in Logistics and Transportation](https://ciltna.com/events/2024-ciltna-fall-outlook-conference/) - REGISTER NOW for the CILTNA 2024 Fall Outlook Conference & Annual Dinner: "Navigating the Supply Chain in Volatile Times: Insights and Innovation in Logistics and Transportation" on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON. To see the agenda, please click HERE. The review the speaker biographies, please click - [October 10, 2024 - Pacific Chapter (CILTNA) invites you to a reception/presentation: "Diversification of Canada's Trade with Asian markets and Growth in its Trans-Pacific Tanker Traffic"](https://ciltna.com/events/pacific-chapter-reception-oct-10/) - Join CILTNA Pacific Chapter’s double-header in-person event on October 10, 2024, to hear about “Diversification of Canada’s Trade with Asian markets and Growth in its Trans-Pacific Tanker Traffic” with guest speakers L. Philippe Rheault, Director of The China Institute at the University of Alberta, Nicholas Schneider, Director of Projects at Teekay Shipping (Canada) Ltd. and - [September 26, 2024 - CILTNA Webinar: Port Cyber Security: Risks to Global Trade and Mitigation Strategies](https://ciltna.com/events/port-cyber-security-ciltna-webinar/) - Join us on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 10 am PT/ 12 pm CT/ 1 pm ET/ 6 pm UK for a free CILTNA webinar: Port Cyber Security: Risks to Global Trade and Mitigation Strategies. This webinar is part of CILT North America's Port and Maritime Security Expert Panel Series with guest speakers Greg Villano MILT, - [September 24, 2024 US Chapter Forum - Aircraft Interiors: Changes and Upgrades with Jennifer Coutts Clay CMILT](https://ciltna.com/events/september-24-us-chapter-forum/) - Please join the US Chapter online for a free 60-minute webinar on Tuesday, September 24 at 5pm (ET) / 4pm (CT) / 2pm (PT). Airliner interiors expert Jennifer Coutts Clay CMILT, author and publisher of the acclaimed JETLINER CABINS E-BOOK, the definitive guide to aircraft cabin interiors, will discuss airline retrofit and upgrade investment programs - [September 25, 2024 - WiLAT NA (Women in Logistics and Transport - North America) 1st Anniversary Celebration](https://ciltna.com/events/wilat-na-1st-anniversary-celebration/) - Join us for our one-year anniversary celebration hosted by Marc Forgette, Makatew Workshops who will teach a Medicine Bag Workshop. Marc is a proud member of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation (formerly Wahgoshig First Nation Band), with roots in both Algonquin and French heritage. As the founder of Makatew Workshops, Marc is dedicated to promoting cultural - [11 June 2024 - WiLAT Sip & Chat with Cathy Campbell, Executive Advisor – Responsible Distribution Canada (RDC)](https://ciltna.com/events/sip-chat-11-june/) - Ladies, grab a coffee and join us online for an hour with guest speaker, Cathy Campbell, Executive Advisor – Responsible Distribution Canada (RDC) who will speak to us about “War Stories from a Woman in a Traditional Man’s Role.” About the speaker: Cathy Campbell, Executive Advisor – Responsible Distribution Canada (RDC) Ms. Campbell has been - [9-10 May 2024 - 2024 CILTNA Annual Spring Outlook Conference: “Adapting to a Changing World: Challenges in Transportation, Energy, Environment and Geopolitics”](https://ciltna.com/events/2024-ciltna-spring-outlook-conference/) - Join us on Thursday, 9 May from 3:30-5:30 PM for a harbour tour hosted by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. *Tour registrants will be notified by email of the check-in location for boarding. Please note the harbour tour is for registered conference participants only.* Join us again on Friday, 10 May at the Terminal City - [24 April 2024 - Ottawa CILTNA Luncheon with guest speaker Paul Sandhar-Cruz, Director General of Strategic Policy at Transport Canada](https://ciltna.com/events/24-april-2024-ottawa-ciltna-luncheon/) - Please join the Ottawa Chapter of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (North America) on 24 April 2024 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM at 50 O'Connor Street, 6th Floor Conference Room, as we hear from our guest Paul Sandhar-Cruz, Director General of Strategic Policy at Transport Canada. Paul will be highlighting a number of - [16 April 2024 - WiLAT Sip & Chat with Shauna McMillan, former member of the National Supply Chain Task Force in Canada](https://ciltna.com/events/16-april-wilat-sip-chat/) - Ladies, grab a coffee and join us online for an hour with guest speaker, Shauna McMillan, former member of the National Supply Chain Task Force in Canada who will speak to us about “Lessons learned: Challenges and opportunities for supply chains in North America.” About the speaker: Shauna McMillan, CMILT, P. Eng., Executive Leader - [23-24 April 2024 - CIFFA 75TH Anniversary Conference and Trade Show](https://ciltna.com/events/april-23-24-2024-ciffa-75th-anniversary-conference-and-trade-show/) - Celebrate with us at the CIFFA 75th Anniversary Conference, April 23-24, 2024 The CIFFA 75th Anniversary Conference, April 23-24, 2024, is a momentous occasion filled with pride, reflection, and a vision for the future – “Leading The Path Forward”. CIFFA, founded in 1948, plays a pivotal role in shaping the logistics industry in Canada. The 75th-anniversary celebration - [April 30 - May 1, 2024: AMERICAN SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMIT](https://ciltna.com/events/2024-american-supply-chain-summit/) - The American Supply Chain Summit is a leadership-focused meeting designed around improving supply chain and procurement strategy across the globe. Our supply chain conference serves as an annual platform to exchange ideas and collaborate on the impact of market dynamics and new technologies for current and future supply chain and operations leaders. This year's - [5 March 2024 - 2024 New York Rail Summit](https://ciltna.com/events/2024-new-york-rail-summit/) - Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) presents the 2024 New York Rail Summit March 5th - 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm Join us for informative and interactive presentations on a range of topics related to rail in New York. A unique opportunity to hear from four leaders at the heart of the city’s rail - [27 February 2024 - Free CILTNA GTA/H Region Chapter Webinar: "A Future with the Gordie Howe International Bridge"](https://ciltna.com/events/a-future-with-the-gordie-howe-international-bridge/) - Join us on Tuesday, February 27 at 12 pm ET/ 9 am PT/ 5 pm GMT to hear Charl van Niekerk, CEO of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, speak to us about the latest on the Gordie Howe International Bridge and how this critical infrastructure located at the Windsor-Detroit border will seamlessly connect North America. This - [20 February 2024 - WiLAT Sip & Chat with Peta Wolmarans, Director - Planning at Vancouver International Airport](https://ciltna.com/events/wilat-sip-chat/) - Ladies, grab a coffee and join us online for an hour with guest speaker, Peta Wolmarans, Director, Planning at Vancouver International Airport who will speak to us on “Succeeding in Uncertain Times”. About the speaker: Peta Wolmarans, Director – Planning at Vancouver International Airport Peta is a transportation planner and champion of data driven - [27 February 2024 - CILTNA Ottawa Chapter Pub Social](https://ciltna.com/events/ottawa-chapter-pub-social/) - The CILTNA Ottawa Chapter hopes you can join us on Tuesday, February 27 from 5-7 PM, as we kick off the New Year with an informal social at D'Arcy McGee's at 44 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON. This will be a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and friends, and to hear about upcoming Ottawa Chapter - [5 December 2023 - WiLAT Sip & Chat](https://ciltna.com/events/wilat-sip-n-chat/) - Ladies, grab some coffee and join us online on Tuesday, December 5 at 1 pm ET/10 am PT for an hour of fun! Meet new people, get to know the WiLAT NA Executive Team and find out what we have planned for next year. Please RSVP at the following link to let us know - [6 December 2023 - Greater Toronto/Hamilton Chapter invites you to a Holiday Social!](https://ciltna.com/events/holiday-social/) - The Greater-Toronto/Hamilton Chapter invites you to a Holiday Social on Wednesday, 6 December from 5:30 to 7:45 PM at the Barn Door Cafe, 158 Main Street East #156, Milton, ON L9T 1N6. Drinks, coffee/tea, charcuterie selection and snacks will be provided. While there is no cost to attend this event, we will be collecting - [4 December 2023 - CILT International Annual General Meeting *Click link to register*](https://ciltna.com/events/4-december-2023-cilt-international-annual-general-meeting/) - We are required to give our Chartered Fellows and Chartered Members notice of the forthcoming CILT International AGM to be held on Monday, 4 December 2023. (See Notice of AGM HERE.) The meeting held on Tuesday, 25 October 2022, Annual Report and Accounts, and the Proxy Voting Form for the AGM are all available - [November 1, 2023 - REGISTER NOW for the CILTNA 2023 Fall Outlook Conference & Annual Dinner: "Stayin' Resilient, Stayin' Alive - Trends Shaping the Future of Transport & Logistics"](https://ciltna.com/events/2023-fall-outlook-conference-annual-dinner/) - REGISTER NOW for the CILTNA 2023 Fall Outlook Conference & Annual Dinner: "Stayin' Resilient, Stayin' Alive - Trends Shaping the Future of Transport & Logistics" on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON. To see the draft agenda, please click HERE. Speaker/Moderator bios can be found HERE. Schedule of - [October 4, 2023 - CILTNA Webinar: Intelligent Transportation Solutions to Retain and Increase Ridership While Offering Enhanced, Equitable Services - The TriMet Approach - Part #2](https://ciltna.com/events/intelligent-transportation-solutions-to-retain-and-increase-ridership-the-trimet-approach/) - Join us on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET/ 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT/ 5:00 PM GMT for a CILTNA Webinar: Intelligent Transportation Solutions to Retain and Increase Ridership While Offering Enhanced, Equitable Services - The TriMet Approach - Part #2 with guest speakers A.J. O’Connor, Director for Intelligent Transportation Systems - [September 21, 2023 - REGISTER NOW! THE PACIFIC CHAPTER OF CILTNA INVITES YOU TO A RECEPTION/PRESENTATION: CANADA'S INDO-PACIFIC STRATEGY AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TRADE WITH ASIA](https://ciltna.com/events/canadas-indo-pacific-strategy-and-implications-for-trade-with-asia/) - The Pacific Chapter (CILTNA) is pleased to invite you to a Reception/Presentation: Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy holds enormous potential for our country’s expanded trade. Yet, developing new trade relations with the world’s fastest-growing economies is not without major challenges. A region fraught with geopolitical tensions, Canada’s strategic approach to the Indo-Pacific includes negotiating new trade - [September 28, 2023 - You are invited to the WiLAT North America Launch](https://ciltna.com/events/wilat-north-america-launch-september-28/) - CILT North America are pleased to announce the launch of their Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) forum on Thursday, 28 September 2023 at 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ET / 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. GMT. All attendees are welcome to join the event remotely using the following details: Zoom Access Meeting ID: - [June 22, 2023 - CILTNA Webinar: "Toward Decarbonization of West Coast Sea and Air: Harbour/Escort Tugs and Commuter Airplanes"](https://ciltna.com/events/toward-decarbonization-of-west-coast-sea-and-air-harbour-escort-tugs-and-commuter-airplanes/) - Join us on June 22, 2023 at 9 am PT/ 12 PM ET/ 5 PM GMT for a CILTNA hosted Webinar: "Toward Decarbonization of West Coast Sea and Air: Harbour/Escort Tugs and Commuter Airplanes". Canada has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Join us to learn how HaiSea Marine and Harbour Air Group are - [May 10, 2023 - REGISTER NOW! 2023 CILTNA Hybrid Spring Outlook Conference: "Shifts, Shocks, and Paradigm Pops - Configuring Supply Chains for a Changing World"](https://ciltna.com/events/shifts-shocks-and-paradigm-pops-configuring-supply-chains-for-a-changing-world/) - Register Now! – 2023 CILTNA Hybrid Spring Outlook Conference on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 beginning at 08:00 ET at KPMG Canada, 100 New Park Place Suite 1400, Vaughan, ON. The theme of the conference will be: “Shifts, Shocks, and Paradigm Pops - Configuring Supply Chains for a Changing World”. This will be a hybrid - [April 20, 2023 - US Chapter Forum Webinar: Leveraging Synergies in Logistics: Consolidation and Route Optimization of Air Charter Shipments](https://ciltna.com/events/leveraging-synergies-in-logistics-consolidation-and-route-optimization-of-air-charter-shipments/) - Join the US Chapter of CILTNA for a free US Forum Webinar: “Leveraging Synergies in Logistics: Consolidation and Route Optimization of Air Charter Shipments” with guest speaker, Vinit Pednekar CMILT, SLB Distribution Manager, on Thursday, April 20th at 7:30 PM ET/ 6:30 PM CT/ 4:30 PM PT. Vinit Pednekar will describe innovative and collaborative - [APRIL 18, 2023 - REGISTER NOW for the Pacific Chapter (CILTNA) Reception/Presentation: "The Changing Face of the BC Marine Industry: The Evolution from Forests to Fuels"](https://ciltna.com/events/the-changing-face-of-the-bc-marine-industry-the-evolution-from-forests-to-fuels/) - As globalization and geopolitical tensions have impacted international trade and Canada's economy, it has also changed the way we operate our domestic fleets and terminals on the West Coast. Over the last 40 years the maritime industry in BC has been undergoing a progressive, major transformation. Over the past 100 years, forestry in BC - [February 15, 2023 – CILTNA Webinar: Intelligent Transportation Solutions to Retain and Increase Ridership – The TriMet approach](https://ciltna.com/events/february-15-2023-ciltna-webinar-intelligent-transportation-solutions-to-retain-and-increase-ridership-the-trimet-approach/) - On Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET/ 11:00 AM CT / 9:00 AM PT/ 5:00 PM GMT CILTNA hosted the webinar: “Intelligent Transportation Solutions to Retain and Increase Ridership – The TriMet approach” with guest speakers A.J. O’Connor, Director for Intelligent Transportation Systems at TriMet and Adrian Pearmine, National Director for Smart Cities and Connected - [Mark your calendar & register! Webinar: Supply Chain and Automated Freight in Canada](https://ciltna.com/events/webinar-supply-chain-and-automated-freight-in-canada/) - With the unprecedented supply chain disruptions caused by a pandemic and war, our supply chains face new realities and challenges to do things differently. Can we leverage the promise of connected and autonomous vehicles for Automated Freight to overcome supply chain problems, and how? Will Automated Freight be the first of the Automated Transportation subsegments - [Register Now! - CILTNA Webinar - Creating Strategic Value Through Sustainability](https://ciltna.com/events/ciltna-webinar-creating-strategic-value-through-sustainability/) - Please join us on Thursday, September 15 at 1200 ET/1100 CT/0900 PT/1700 UK for a webinar hosted by the Chartered Institute Logistics and Transport North America (CILTNA). Topic: “Creating Strategic Value Through Sustainability" Summary: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues can carry significant reputational and operational risks to our supply chains. Climate change, the pandemic, - [Join the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Region Chapter of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in North America (CILTNA) for “Understanding the Supply Chain Challenges in the GTA”](https://ciltna.com/events/understanding-the-supply-chain-challenges-in-the-gta/) - Join the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Region Chapter of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in North America (CILTNA) for “Understanding the Supply Chain Challenges in the GTA”, moderated by David Cardin CMILT, Consultant, Gateway Advisors Ltd. with opening remarks from Bob Armstrong FCILT, President, CILTNA. This is the Chapter's first live event since 2019! When: - [REGISTER NOW! - 2022 CILTNA Virtual Spring Outlook Conference: The Resilience Challenge for Transport and Logistics: Reflecting on the Lessons Learned](https://ciltna.com/events/2022-ciltna-virtual-spring-outlook-conference/) - Register Now! - 2022 CILTNA Virtual Spring Outlook Conference on June 1-2, 2022 via webinar beginning at 11:00 ET. The conference will focus on “The Resilience Challenge for Transport and Logistics: Reflecting on the Lessons Learned". On Day 1: Module One from 11:00 to 13:00 ET, to open the conference, we will open with Craig - [Register Now! - Disruption, Response and Recovery: The BC Ports Supply Chain Webinar](https://ciltna.com/events/impacts-of-covid-and-flooding-on-the-supply-chain-serving-bc-west-coast-ports-short-term-response-and-recovery/) - Join us on March 8, 2022 at 12:30 pm ET/11:30 am CT/ 10:30 am MT/9:30 am PT for "Disruption, Response and Recovery: The BC Ports Supply Chain" a webinar hosted by the Pacific Chapter, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport North America (CILTNA). The west coast port community has faced converging challenges over the past - [Register Now! 2021 CILTNA Virtual Fall Outlook Conference - November 15 & 16](https://ciltna.com/events/ciltna-virtual-fall-outlook-conference/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22" custom_margin="||3px|||" custom_padding="52px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.12.1" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Please join us for our Two Day - 2021 Virtual Fall Outlook Conference on 15-16 November 2021 via webinar beginning at 11:30 a.m ET. The conference will focus on “UPHEAVAL - [Register Now! CILTNA 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) - November 15](https://ciltna.com/events/ciltna-2021-annual-general-meeting-agm/) - If you are a current CILTNA member, please join us for our virtual 2021 Annual General Meeting, to be held via webinar only, on Monday, November 15th at 2:30 PM ET. The business discussed will include electing the board of directors, making important decisions regarding the organization, reviewing financial accounts and informing the members of - [Infrastructure Impact on Economic Growth: Harnessing the Potential in the Ontario-Michigan/Ohio Corridor](https://ciltna.com/events/harnessing-the-potential-in-the-ontario-michigan-ohio-corridor/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22" global_colors_info="{}" min_height="755px" custom_margin="||-229px|||"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="3.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"]Join us on Wednesday, September 22 at 12 PM EST/10 AM MT/9 AM PT/11 AM CT/5 PM UK for our upcoming webinar, Infrastructure Impact on Economic Growth: Harnessing the Potential in the - [The Dawn of Next Level Logistics Webinar](https://ciltna.com/events/the-dawn-of-next-level-logistics-webinar/) - Join us on Wednesday, July 14 at 2 pm ET/ 1 pm CT/ 12 pm MT/ 11 am PT/ 7 pm BST, for our upcoming webinar, "The Dawn of Next Level Logistics". We will delve into next level logistics, the innovative business cases propelled by COVID-19, and the experience and insights gained. Find out how - [Two-Day - 2021 CILTNA Virtual Spring Outlook Conference](https://ciltna.com/events/2021-ciltna-virtual-spring-outlook-conference/) - Please join us for our Two Day – 2021 Virtual Spring Outlook Conference on 15-16 June 2021 via webinar beginning at 11:30 a.m. The conference will focus on "Redesigning the Way We Move Goods and People During and After This Pandemic" On Day 1: Module One from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., the opening speaker - [Urban Futures Webinar Series: #3: The Exciting Future of Urban Planning and Mobility - sponsored by Arup](https://ciltna.com/events/technology-innovations-and-the-future-of-urban-mobility/) - Join the webinar, on now: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6079122516 Meeting ID: 607 912 2516 One tap mobile +12042727920, 6079122516# Canada +14388097799, 6079122516# Canada Dial by your location +1 204 272 7920 Canada +1 438 809 7799 Canada +1 587 328 1099 Canada +1 647 374 4685 Canada +1 647 558 0588 Canada +1 778 907 2071 Canada +1 - [Achieving Traceability and Transparency in International Supply Chains: The Covid-19 Acceleration Effect - sponsored by Global Container Terminals](https://ciltna.com/events/achieving-traceability-and-transparency-in-international-supply-chains/) - Join us on Wednesday, 24 March 2021 at 12 pm ET / 10 am MT/ 11 am CT / 9 am PT/ 4 pm GMT for "Achieving Traceability and Transparency in International Supply Chains: The Covid-19 Acceleration Effect" moderated by Colin Laughlan, member, Pacific Chapter, CILTNA - sponsored by Global Container Terminals. Interoperability in international - [A Breakthrough in Rail-Enabled Economic Development: What’s Different about the new Nevada State Rail Plan? - sponsored by OnTrackNorthAmerica](https://ciltna.com/events/a-breakthrough-in-rail-enabled-economic-development/) - Join us on Wednesday, 17 March 2021 @ 1pm ET / 12 CT / 10am PT / 5pm UK for our upcoming CILTNA webinar: A Breakthrough in Rail-Enabled Economic Development: What’s Different about the new Nevada State Rail Plan? Reconceiving transportation infrastructure to support sustainable economic development requires actionable plans, not more reports and projections - [Navigating Trans-Pacific Supply Chain Challenges: Perspectives from a North American Railroader in Asia - sponsored by Prince Rupert Port Authority](https://ciltna.com/events/navigating-trans-pacific-supply-chain-challenges/) - Join us on Thursday, March 4 at 4:30 pm ET/2:30 pm MT/3:30 pm CT/1:30 pm PT/ 9:30 pm GMT for "Navigating Trans-Pacific Supply Chain challenges: perspectives of a North American railroader in Asia". In this webinar the audience will gain a unique perspective of the world-wide container shipping crisis from Gabriel Lagunes, CN's representative in - [Two Day - 2020 Virtual Fall Transport Outlook Conference](https://ciltna.com/events/2-day-2020-fall-transport-outlook-virtual-conference-and-agm/) - Please join us for our Two Day - 2020 Virtual Fall Transport Outlook Conference and AGM (please see separate registration link for AGM) on November 9 and 10, 2020 via webinar beginning at 11 AM. The conference will focus on how the transport and logistics industry is coping with COVID and the unknown as business - [20 January 2021 - "Cannabis Logistics: An Emerging Opportunity in Logistics" presented by Auxly and sponsored by GTA GSM](https://ciltna.com/events/the-logistics-chain-in-the-cannabis-world/) - Join us on 20 January 2021 at 12 ET/10 MT/11 AM CT/9 AM PT to learn about emerging opportunities and challenges in Cannabis logistics. “Cannabis Logistics: An Emerging Opportunity in Logistics” will define and dispel the myths of cannabis shipping and supply chains, discuss regulatory issues, and highlight the growing opportunities in the sector. About - [10 February 2021 - When One is the New Zero: Carrier’s Limitation of Liability. When does a carrier’s limitation clause in fact result in full value liability?](https://ciltna.com/events/carriers-limitation-of-liability-when-one-is-the-new-zero/) - Join us on Wednesday, 10 February 2021 at 12 ET/10 MT/11 AM CT/9 AM PT for Carrier’s Limitation of Liability - When One is the New Zero. When does a carrier’s limitation clause in fact result in full value liability? This webinar will review recent case law and consider how to draft enforceable clauses that - [2 December 2020 - Urban Futures webinar series #2: A New Era for Main Street: The Future of the Urban Street sponsored by Arup](https://ciltna.com/events/a-new-era-for-main-street-the-future-of-the-urban-street/) - Streets and sidewalks in downtowns across the United States are transforming to help support local communities and businesses during the global pandemic. This webinar looks at how once ambitious design models for streetscapes are being realized. What have we learned and where do we go from here southafrica-ed.com? Join us on 2 December 2020 at - [Ports of the Future -The Digital Transformation at Port of Antwerp](https://ciltna.com/events/the-digital-transformation-at-port-of-antwerp/) - Ports of the Future -The Digital Transformation at Port of Antwerp Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020 Time: 9:00 PT | 10 MT |12:00 ET | 18:00 CEST Diving together to experience the digitized future of one of the world's leading ports, as it sails towards an open innovation platform that leverages disruptive technologies. The Port's - [2020 Annual General Meeting](https://ciltna.com/events/2020-annual-general-meeting/) - If you are a current CILTNA member, please join us for our virtual 2020 Annual General Meeting, to be held via webinar only, on Monday, November 9th at 1:30 PM. The business discussed will include electing the board of directors, making important decisions regarding the organization, reviewing financial accounts and informing the members of previous - [Technology: Strategy and Adoption with guest speaker Rachael Radford, Principal, Meira Consulting Inc.](https://ciltna.com/events/technology-strategy-and-adoption/) - Please join us on October 7, 2020 at 9 AM PT|10 AM MT|12 PM ET for our upcoming webinar, Technology: Strategy and Adoption, with guest speaker Rachael Radford, Principal, Meira Consulting Inc. Crises happen. This discussion is about how to evaluate the impact and put systems and processes in place to build momentum and move - [COVID: The New Different with guest speaker, Anne Waldes](https://ciltna.com/events/covid-the-new-different/) - Please join us on September 23, 2020 at 9 AM PT|10 AM MT|12 PM ET for our upcoming webinar, COVID: The New Different with guest speaker, Anne Waldes, President, Trade Link International Ltd. Has your supply chain been disrupted by COVID? Has your business been able to pivot to maximize your potential? Have you looked - [Urban Futures Webinar: Urban Logistics in a Pandemic - Challenges & Solutions - sponsored by ARUP](https://ciltna.com/events/urban-logistics-in-a-pandemic-challenges-solutions/) - Please join us for the first part of a series of webinars on Urban Futures sponsored by ARUP and hosted by the Chartered Institute Logistics and Transport North America (CILTNA) When: September 9, 2020 @ 11 AM ET/ 8 AM PT/4 PM BST Logistics in urban areas was challenging before the pandemic, and now it - [PRESENTATION & VIDEO RECORDING AVAILABLE - Reactivating Your Business From a Stalled Supply Chain - “Practitioners Series” webinar](https://ciltna.com/events/reactivating-your-business-in-a-stalled-supply-chain/) - A short series of free webinars on “Supply chain recovery and resilience” First webinar: Wednesday 15 July 2020 @ 09:00 PT | 10:00 MT | 11:00 CT | 12:00 ET | 13:00 AT Webinar leaders: expert practitioners from supply chain programs at Prof. Jackie Li, CCLP, MBA, MILT of British Columbia Institute of Technology and - [PRESENTATION AVAILABLE - June 17, 2020 Webinar hosted by the Chartered Institute Logistics and Transport North America (CILTNA)](https://ciltna.com/events/save-the-date-june-17-2020-webinar-hosted-by-the-chartered-institute-logistics-and-transport-north-america-ciltna/) - Webinar hosted by the Chartered Institute Logistics and Transport North America (CILTNA) When: June 17, 2020 @ 12 pm EDT (9 am PDT) Guest Speaker: Gerry Bruno, Vice President, Federal Government Affairs, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR) Topic: " Future Borders Coalition: its Mandate, its Achievements and its Border Recovery Plans" Summary: Gerry leads what was - [PTRC Education and Research Services in partnership with The Institute of Transportation Engineers and CILTNA present: The Principles of Urban Traffic and Transportation](https://ciltna.com/events/the-principles-of-urban-traffic-and-transportation/) - PTRC in partnership with the Toronto Section of The Institute of Transportation Engineers and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport North America present: The Principles of Urban Traffic and Transportation a 20-week evening lecture series running from January 2020 - June 2020 at the Anthony Roman Centre, Markham, Ontario. The transportation system is being asked - [POSTPONED - CILTNA (Ottawa Chapter) May Luncheon](https://ciltna.com/events/ciltna-ottawa-chapter-may-luncheon/) - The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Ottawa Chapter) Cordially invites you to attend the May Luncheon GUEST SPEAKER Gerry Bruno, Co-Chair, Beyond Preclearance Coalition and Vice President, Federal Government Affairs, Vancouver Airport Authority “Introducing Beyond Preclearance Coalition – Advancing the Efficiency and Security of the Canada-US Border” When: Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 12:00 - [The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Ottawa Chapter) February Luncheon](https://ciltna.com/events/ottawa-chapter-february-luncheon/) - The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Ottawa Chapter) cordially invites you to attend the February Luncheon. GUEST SPEAKER: Shawn Callahan, Director, Air Transportation, Canada Post. Theme: “Evolving Postal Logistics in an E-Commerce World" ********************************************************************************* When: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Where: 50 O’Connor Street, 6th Floor, The Hunter Room, Ottawa, ON Registration: - [PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE - Fall Outlook Conference and Annual Dinner on Monday, November 4, 2019.](https://ciltna.com/events/fall-outlook-conference-and-annual-dinner/) - The Fall Outlook Conference and Annual Dinner happened on Monday, November 4, 2019. Please click here for the agenda. Click here for a printable registration form. The conference featured speakers on border and trade issues and panels on the impact of climate change and new technologies. Our dinner guest speaker was Calin Rovinescu, President and - [Le Chapitre du Québec de l’IALTAN, en association avec CN et CargoM vous invitent à sa conférence: Développements Récents en Innovation](https://ciltna.com/events/developpements-recents-en-innovation/) - Dans sa série de conférences sur l’innovation comme moteur de croissance dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement, le Chapitre du Québec de l’IALTAN, en association avec CN et CargoM vous invitent à sa conférence Développements Récents en Innovation le 28 novembre à partir de 8h30 à 11h45 (Conférence en anglais ou français). Lieu: Siège social du CN, - [PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE Ottawa Chapter of CILTNA presents: DRONE DELIVERIES IN CITIES: Delivering freight’s “last-mile” and transforming cities too?](https://ciltna.com/events/drone-deliveries-in-cities/) - Please join Carleton University and CILTNA in a joint lunch and lecture hosted by: Carleton University | Transportation Policy And Innovation Centre (“TPIC”) on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at Room 2228 Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. PRESENTATIONS: Mark Wuennenberg, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs - [2018 CILTNA Fall Outlook Conference & Annual Dinner - PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE](https://ciltna.com/events/save-the-date-2018-transportation-workshop-agm-annual-dinner/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="3.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]Please join us for the 2018 CILTNA Fall Outlook Conference & Annual Dinner happening on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Ottawa Sheraton, 150 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario jít na webové stránky. 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If you are interested in - [Ottawa Chapter presents: Opportunities and Challenges in Transportation and Logistics for Cannabis Products in Canada](https://ciltna.com/events/ottawa-chapter-presents-opportunities-and-challenges-in-transportation-and-logistics-for-cannabis-products-in-canada/) - On June 26, 2019 Ryan Yablonsky, International Logistics Manager, Canopy Growth, spoke on the “Opportunities and Challenges in transportation and logistics for Cannabis Products in Canada” - [The Pacific Chapter is pleased to announce its Fall Reception/Presentation](https://ciltna.com/events/pacific-chapter-fall-reception/) - The Pacific Chapter would like to invite you to a Reception/Presentation on Wednesday, October 23 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Terminal City Club featuring Gerry Bruno, Vice President, Federal Government Affairs, YVR. Theme: "Beyond Preclearance: A New Vision for a Secure and Efficient Border" On behalf of the Pacific Chapter, we invite you - [PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE - Greater Toronto Region Chapter of CILTNA Event](https://ciltna.com/events/greater-toronto-region-chapter-of-ciltna-event/) - View Event Details: Click here for the Greater Toronto Region Chapter of CILTNA Event Agenda Event Presentations: Panel #2 Discussion: “Technology Driving Innovation in Land Transportation, Coping With Congestion and Cross-border Challenges in 2018-beyond” Bruce Hodgson Director Business Development, St. Lawrence Seaway Management Elias Demangos, CMILT, President & CEO, Fortigo Freight Services Inc. HKTDC – - [PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE: Annual Spring Outlook Conference](https://ciltna.com/events/annual-spring-outlook-conference/) - The CILTNA Annual Spring Transport Outlook Conference was held on May 6, 2019 at the Rideau Club located at 99 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario from 7:15 am - 4:30 pm. The theme for this event was: "CAPACITY CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FACING CANADA'S PORTS, AIRPORTS, RAILWAYS AND THEIR SUPPLY CHAINS." We were pleased to announce that - [GTA Regional Chapter - Spring Networking Event](https://ciltna.com/events/gta-reginal-chapter-spring-networking-event/) - The Greater Toronto Area Regional Chapter has the pleasure to invite all logistics, supply chain, and transportation professionals, and their guests, to join us for our first Spring Social Networking Event. Mingle with transportation & logistics professionals and celebrate the beginning of spring aprire questo! Wine and light snacks will be served. Cost is: $10 - [Pacific Chapter and the CTRF - "The Asia Pacific Corridors: Challenges and Future Directions"](https://ciltna.com/events/pacific-chapter-and-the-ctrf-the-asia-pacific-corridors-challenges-and-future-directions/) - In keeping with CILTNAs' goals of educating its' members and promoting professionalism in the transportation and logistics fields, the Pacific Chapter has collaborated with the Canadian Transportation Research Forum (CTRF) to organize the program for the closing day of its national conference on May 29th at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel in Vancouver. The theme of - [2017 CILTNA Transportation Workshop & Annual Dinner - PRESENTATIONS](https://ciltna.com/events/2017-ciltna-transportation-workshop-annual-dinner-presentations/) - CILTNA invites you to a special event on "Bracing for the future: Ready for Change in the Transportation Sector"! The day starts at 12 pm with lunch and networking followed by a workshop of speakers focused on the relevant topics facing us today genericforgreece.com. At 4:30 pm we will have our Annual General Meeting and - [2017 CILTNA Transport Outlook Conference - PRESENTATIONS](https://ciltna.com/events/2017-ciltna-transport-outlook-conference-presentations/) - Circle the dates! Two Day Event: Tackling Disruptive Change CILTNA invites you to a special two-day event on how to profit from the rapid pace of change facing transportation and logistics professionals today. Day One: come and discuss with experts the challenges and opportunities arising from disruptive change in the world economy: o With big - [CITT Social Networking Event](https://ciltna.com/events/citt-social-networking-event/) - The Pacific Chapter and its supporters have been invited to attend a CITT dinner on Thursday, April 25, featuring guest speaker Frank Butzelaar, President and CEO, Seaspan Marine Corp. Cost to attend: $60 student/retired members $65 members and guests Please let us know if you would be willing to sponsor a student by sending an - [PRESENTATION AVAILABLE - Ottawa Chapter March Luncheon - Guest Speaker: Mike Millian - "The Canadian ELD Mandate and its effect on the Transportation Industry"](https://ciltna.com/events/ottawa-chapter-march-luncheon-guest-speaker-mike-millian-the-canadian-eld-mandate-and-its-effect-on-the-transportation-industry/) - Ottawa Chapter of CILTNA at their March Luncheon! GUEST SPEAKER Mike Millian, President of the Private Motor Truck Council. "The Canadian ELD Mandate and its effect on the Transportation Industry." Please read Mike Millian's presentation here. - [Ottawa Chapter January Luncheon – Presentation by Dr. Paul Fitzgerald on Curbing Airline Emissions](https://ciltna.com/events/the-chartered-institute-of-logistics-and-transport-ottawa-chapter-cordially-invites-you-to-attend-the-january-luncheon/) - GUEST SPEAKER Dr. Paul Fitzgerald, Former Member (Judge) of the Canadian Transportation Agency & Adjunct Professor of Air & Space Law, McGill University. “Curbing Airline Emissions, Guidance from the New Book, Sustainable Development, International Aviation and Treaty Implementation” Presentation: Dr. Paul Fitzgerald,Former Member (Judge) of the Canadian Transportation Agency & Adjunct Professor of Air & - [Cargo Logistics Canada & Pacific Chapter of CILTNA - Expo + Conference February 7th, 2019, 8:30-9:45am](https://ciltna.com/events/save-the-date-cargo-logistics-canada-pacific-chapter-of-ciltna-expo-conference-february-5-7-2019/) - CILTNA Presents: "What it Takes to be Big Ship Ready" The theme of our panel session is “What it Takes to be Big Ship Ready”. I am delighted to advise that we have assembled top leaders in the North American supply chain to talk about how the system is responding to the increasing size of - [Pacific Chapter Winter Luncheon](https://ciltna.com/events/pacific-chapter-winter-luncheon/) - [et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] In keeping with CILTNAs' goals of educating its' members and promoting professionalism in the transportation and logistics fields, the Pacific Chapter is organizing a Winter Luncheon as our next event. It will be held at KPMG, Sea to Sky Rooms, 11th floor, 777 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver on Thursday, - [Déjeuner Causerie du Chapitre du Québec de l’IALTAN - Exit l’ALÉNA – L’accord État-Unis-Mexique-Canada (AEUMC): le Canada sauve les meubles, mais à quel prix ?](https://ciltna.com/events/dejeuner-causerie-du-chapitre-du-quebec-de-lialtan-exit-lalena-laccord-etat-unis-mexique-canada-aeumc-le-canada-sauve-les-meubles-mais-a-quel-prix/) - Exit l’ALÉNA –L’accord État-Unis-Mexique-Canada (AEUMC): le Canada sauve les meubles, mais à quel prix ? Conférenciers invités: Me Simon Potter et Me Geneviève St-Cyr Larkin McCarthy Tétrault L’AEUMC : Libre-échange jumelé avec sanctions : victoire de Trump ou du Troc? Est-ce un retour à la normalité - [Déjeuner Causerie du Chapitre du Québec de l’IALTAN](https://ciltna.com/events/dejeuner-causerie-du-chapitre-du-quebec-de-lialtan/) - La légalisation de la marijuana et son impact sur le milieu de travail canadien Conférencier invité: Simon-Pierre Paquette Avocat général et secrétaire corporatif Administration de pilotage des Laurentides Simon-Pierre a pratiqué six ans dans un cabinet d’envergure nationale, puis pendant près de dix ans au sein du contentieux de la Compagnie des chemins de - [Carleton University and CILTNA (Ottawa Chapter) present: Luncheon & Lecture - PICTURES & PRESENTATIONS](https://ciltna.com/events/save-the-date-carleton-university-and-ciltna-ottawa-chapter-present-luncheon-lecture/) - The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Ottawa Chapter) and Carleton University Cordially invites you to attend a Luncheon & Lecture on Wednesday October 10, 2018. GUEST SPEAKERS Clive Doucet, Candidate for Mayor, City of Ottawa & Dr. Chris Stoney, Associate Professor | Director, Centre for Urban Research and Education “Urban Transportation” Mobility in Ottawa - [RENVOYER À PLUS TARD: Déjeuner-causerie de l’IALTAN (Québec) - Exit l’ALÉNA - L’Accord États-Unis-Mexique-Canada (AEUMC) : le Canada sauve les meubles, mais à quel prix?](https://ciltna.com/events/quebec-chapter-of-lialtan-luncheon/) - L’AEUMC : Libre-échange jumelé avec sanctions : victoire de Trump ou du Troc? Est-ce un retour à la normalité ou pas encore genericforgreece.com? Quels sont les impacts possibles du nouvel accord sur l’industrie du transport, de la logistique et la chaîne d’approvisionnement? Venez entendre Me Simon Potter et Me Geneviève St-Cyr Larkin de McCarthy Tétrault, - [CILTNA Pacific Chapter: Networking and Learning](https://ciltna.com/events/networking-and-learning-october-18-2018/) - The Pacific Chapter of CILTNA would like to invite you to: NETWORKING AND LEARNING! Please join us for the next event in our Gateway Series przeczytaj recenzję. Our theme is "Asia Pacific Trade: How is the Vancouver Gateway Responding to this Burgeoning Wave of Traffic?" The Pacific Chapter, CILTNA, is pleased to announce that Mike - [Ottawa Chapter June AGM and Luncheon - Click to view presentation by Sandra LaFortune, Director General, International Relations and Trade Policy, Transport Canada](https://ciltna.com/events/ottawa-chapter-june-agm-and-luncheon/) - The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Ottawa Chapter) Cordially invites you to attend the June AGM & Luncheon GUEST SPEAKER Sandra LaFortune, Director General, International Relations and Trade Policy, Transport Canada “Transport Canada’s Transportation and Trade Corridor Initiative: Progress to Date” Click here to see the presentation from the event! ********************************************************************************* Tuesday, June - [Ottawa Chapter May Luncheon - Presenter: VIA Rail](https://ciltna.com/events/ottawa-chapter-may-luncheon/) - The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Ottawa Chapter) Cordially invites you to attend the May Luncheon GUEST SPEAKERS Jacques Fauteux Lt-Cmdr (ret’d) Via Rail - Director, Governmental and Community Relations Pierre Le Fѐvre Via Rail - Senior Advisor to the President and Chief Executive Officer Wednesday, May 30, 2018 12:00 p.m. 50 O’Connor Street - [SOLD OUT - The Pacific Chapter Luncheon Meeting](https://ciltna.com/events/pacific-chapter-luncheon-meeting/) - The Pacific Chapter (CILTNA) is pleased to invite you to a Luncheon Meeting featuring guest speaker Peter Xotta of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. 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Workshop speakers: Walter Spracklin - Equity Research; Dr. Joe Rogers - Senior Director, Delphi Group; John Lawson - Consultant - [CITT Toronto Area Council Holiday Get Together](https://ciltna.com/events/citt-toronto-area-council-holiday-get-together/) - Tuesday, December 6th - 5:30-8:30pm Gabriel’s restaurant Meet the 2017 CITT Exec, make new business contacts and re-connect with old friends. CILTNA Members use Promo Code: CILTNA to receive special rates https://brasil-libido.com/viagra-generico-no-brasil/. Click here for more information and to register Space is limited! Save your spots ASAP! Register NOW! Ticket sales will end prior to - [The Rewards & Risks of Western Resource Trade](https://ciltna.com/events/the-rewards-risks-of-western-resource-trade/) - The Rewards & Risks of Western Resource Trade: Toward a Meeting of the Minds September 17, 2014 Sutton Place Hotel - Le Versailles Ballroom A 845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC Download Proceedings The conference will bring together those representing a range of interests and viewpoints. CILTNA members from the transportation and logistic sector, consultants, and - [Port Metro Vancouver Logistics Interface: Looking To The Future](https://ciltna.com/events/port-metro-vancouver-logistics-interface-looking-to-the-future/) - Port Metro Vancouver Logistics Interface: Looking To The Future September 18, 2013 - Terminal City Club, Vancouver, BC Port Metro Vancouver has many opportunities and challenges on the horizon. On September 18, 2013 the CILTNA Pacific Chapter brought together industry, government, education and labour leaders from the container and bulk/break-bulk sectors to review several important - [Jeff Scott, President & CEO of Fraser Surrey Docks](https://ciltna.com/events/jeff-scott-president-ceo-of-fraser-surrey-docks/) - Breakfast Meeting Wednesday, November 6, 7:30-9:30 am,Terminal City Club Guest Speaker: Jeff Scott, President & CEO of Fraser Surrey Docks Thanks everyone who attended our recent conference "Port Metro Vancouver Logistics Interface: Looking to the Future". We were very pleased with the program and the attendance and have since followed up by sending you a - [Do we have the railway and port capacity to capture our resource export opportunities?](https://ciltna.com/events/do-we-have-the-railway-and-port-capacity-to-capture-our-resource-export-opportunities/) - Lunch Meeting Everyone Welcome Thursday, March 27, 11:45 am -1:30 pm,Terminal City Club Guest Speaker: Roger Larson, President, Canadian Fertilizer Institute Do we have the railway and port capacity to capture our resource export opportunities? Download Proceedings - [Collaboration in the Pacific Gateway Supply Chain](https://ciltna.com/events/collaboration-in-the-pacific-gateway-supply-chain/) - Lunch Meeting Everyone Welcome Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:45 am -1:30 pm Sutton Place Hotel (845 Burrard Street Vancouver) Guest Speaker: Jean-Jacques Ruest, Executive Vice-President & Chief Marketing Officer CN Mr. Ruest will speak on the theme: Collaboration in the Pacific Gateway Supply Chain Download JJ Ruest's Presentation - [Captain Gordon Houston](https://ciltna.com/events/captain-gordon-houston/) - Spring Luncheon with Guest Speaker Captain Gordon Houston Chair, Tanker Safety Expert Panel Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 12:00 noon Terminal City Club - 837 W Hastings St., Vancouver, BC Download Proceedings Captain Gordon Houston, Chair of the Tanker Safety Expert Panel recently completed its pan-Canadian review and assessment of Canada's Ship Source Oil Spill - [Andy Smith, Former BC Container Trucking Commissioner](https://ciltna.com/events/andy-smith-former-bc-container-trucking-commissioner/) - Breakfast Meeting with Guest Speaker Andy Smith, Former BC Container Trucking Commissioner Thursday, October 28, 2015 - 7:30 am Terminal City Club - 837 W Hastings St., Vancouver, BC Download Proceedings - [Craig Richmond, President & CEO Vancouver Airport Authority](https://ciltna.com/events/craig-richmond-president-ceo-vancouver-airport-authority/) - Lunch Meeting with Guest Speak Craig Richmond, President & CEO Vancouver Airport Authority Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - Noon to 2:00 pm Terminal City Club - 837 W Hastings St., Vancouver, BC Download Proceedings - [Lunch Meeting with Guest Speakers](https://ciltna.com/events/lunch-meeting-with-guest-speakers/) - Lunch Meeting with Guest Speakers Richard Wozny, Principal Site Economics Paul Tilbury, COO Dayhu Investments Ltd Tuesday, June 22, 2016 - 11:45 am to 2:00 pm Terminal City Club - 837 W Hastings St., Vancouver, BC Towards a Strong Gateway Future: Preserving Industrial Lands to Meet Traffic Growth in the Port of Vancouver Download Proceedings - [Kevin Desmond, President & CEO, TransLink](https://ciltna.com/events/kevin-desmond-president-ceo-translink/) - Kevin Desmond, President & CEO, TransLink Held: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - Noon to 2:00 pm Terminal City Club - 837 W Hastings St., Vancouver, BC Kevin Desmond, CEO of TransLink, the provider of public transport in Metro Vancouver, recently spoke to a luncheon of the Pacific Chapter. He explained TransLink's just-approved $2B Phase One - [CILTNA Pacific Chapter Seminar](https://ciltna.com/events/ciltna-pacific-chapter-seminar/) - CILTNA Pacific Chapter Seminar presented at the February 9th, 2017 Cargo Logistics Canada Conference at the Vancouver Convention Centre Is Privatization of Our National Ports and Airports in Canadians' Best Interests? The Canada Transportation Act Review was published in February 2016. For seaports, it recommended that the government investigate adopting a share-capital structure including receiving - [CILTNA Pacific Chapter Breakfast Meeting](https://ciltna.com/events/ciltna-pacific-chapter-breakfast-meeting/) - August 29th, 2017 at the British Columbia Institute of Technology Downtown Vancouver Campus Address by Dr. Scott Streiner, Chair and CEO, Canadian Transportation Agency If Bill C-49 receives Royal Assent in its present form, several legal and regulatory changes will occur that affect the conduct of business between transport providers and transport users. 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