The DAT North American Freight Index showed a return to post-recession freight volumes during the month of February, following a record-setting January. On a year-over-year basis, freight availability declined 2.5%. Month-over-month spot freight declined 14% when compared to January's unusually high freight volumes.

Canadian National Railway has suspended the feasibility study for the construction of its proposed rail line and terminal handling facility to serve the Quebec/Labrador iron ore range.

Purolator International, a provider of logistics within and between the U.S. and Canada, will add three regional offices during the first quarter of 2013.

An industry united on environmental issues will have greater impact than individual companies defining their own goals, says Daniel Côté, environmental advisor for Canadian shipping company Transport Desgagnés. It's not just big talk for Côté.

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers declined by 0.86 percent in November when compared with October results.

BNSF Logistics LLC, a multimodal transportation and third-party logistics services provider, has acquired Albacor Shipping, Inc., a global project and general cargo services entity based in Toronto, Canada.