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Despite fanfare, SGR faces same age-old threat that ‘killed’ Kenya Railway
In May, 1969 the General Manager of the then East Africa Railways and Harbours (EAR&H) Dr Ephantus Gakuo - father to the First Lady Margaret Kenyatta prepared a report and...
Port of Vancouver USA close to wrapping up decade-long rail program
The Port of Vancouver USA has begun work on the final two projects in its decade-long initiative bolster growth by investing in freight rail infrastructure. To read full...
Trump to examine 16 trade partners; Freeland says U.S. has surplus with Canada
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is taking aim at a core assumption of Donald Trump’s upcoming review of American trading partners — she said Friday...
Former rail union leader Watson dies
Former rail labor leader Edgar Watson died May 31, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) announced yesterday. To read full article click here
What it really means when a brand says it's 'Made in America'
Ten years ago, it you had thought of the term "Made in America" you probably thought of items that are produced with American-made materials, crafted entirely within the...
Essex MP going to U.S. to advocate for Canadian trade priorities
Essex NDP MP Tracey Ramsey is travelling to the United States to stress the importance of the Canada-U.S. trade relationship with U.S. legislators and industry groups. To...
Metro Pacific interested in possible LRT-2 O&M auction
THE METRO PACIFIC group is open to participating in the bidding should the government decide to privatize the operations and maintenance (O&M) of Light Rail Transit (LRT)-2....
The NRC and Siemens Canada to address national priorities through strategic partnership
OTTAWA , June 5, 2017 /CNW/ - The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and Siemens Canada have joined forces through a strategic agreement to advance...
SMBC Rail acquires American Railcar Leasing
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) announced yesterday that its railcar operating lessor and fleet management business, SMBC Rail Services LLC (SMBC Rail), has completed...
Fed's Kaplan optimistic on trade agreements with Mexico, Canada
Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Kaplan said on Friday he is optimistic the United States will successfully forge new trade agreements with Mexico and Canada,...
Broader trade deal on the cards between China and Canada, says economist
Talks are still at an early stage but Canadian observer says agreement could include goods and services as both sides try to diversify their markets To read full article...
Canada's trade surplus with U.S. hits highest level in three years
Canada's trade deficit fell in April and its surplus with the United States ballooned to its largest in three years, boosted by shipments of cars, natural gas and softwood...