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Shipping ports feeling the affects of supply chain delays across Canada

Canadian Manufacturing

The pandemic sent shockwaves through the global supply chain and the backlogs are mounting even as freight volumes fall in North America this year. Meanwhile cargo vessels sat at anchor for 9.6 Shippers and marine carrier operators see rail as a critical bottleneck.

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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Without modern, efficient infrastructure, the benefits of reshoring could be lost to bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Companies need to build relationships with multiple suppliers to mitigate risks and avoid bottlenecks. Strengthening Supplier Networks A flexible supplier network is critical to the success of reshoring.

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Report calls for more port automation to boost efficiency, evidence mixed on benefits

Canadian Manufacturing

Terminals are in dire need of tech upgrades ranging from crane automation to robots that ferry cargo along the docks, despite union resistance, said Shal Marriott, who authored the Montreal Economic Institute publication. Montreal came in 348th, Vancouver 356th and Prince Rupert, B.C., 399th out of 405 ports on its list.