COVID-19 | Understanding the Current Situation While Planning for the Future!
- 23 April 2020
- Martin Tremblay
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Despite the downturn affecting several industries across Canada, the overall transportation capacity has decreased during March 2020. What conclusions can be drawn from this situation and what elements should be considered for a return to normalcy.
Mobilizing logistics experts: a major advantage when managing complex transportation operations
- 14 February 2020
- Martin Tremblay
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In addition to supervising each shipment from start to finish, G.M.R. logistics experts not only listen to and advise clients but also go above and beyond to offer the most efficient transportation options. On-site Expertise: A Major Asset! Beyond their…
Electronic notebooks mandatory as of 2021: what this means for logistics – Part 1
- 21 November 2019
- Martin Tremblay
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Last June, Transport Canada announced that electronic logging devices (ELDs) are soon to become mandatory for Canadian carriers operating beyond a 160-kilometre range. Although this regulation has been in effect in the U.S. since December 2017, roughly 53% of pan-Canadian…
Electronic notebooks mandatory as of 2021: what this means for logistics – Part 2
- 21 November 2019
- Martin Tremblay
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Last June, Transport Canada announced that electronic logging devices (ELDs) are soon to become mandatory for Canadian carriers operating beyond a 160-kilometre range. Although this regulation has been in effect in the U.S. since December 2017, roughly 53% of pan-Canadian…
Electronic notebooks mandatory as of 2021: what this means for logistics – Part 3
- 20 November 2019
- Martin Tremblay
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Last June, Transport Canada announced that electronic logging devices (ELDs) are soon to become mandatory for Canadian carriers operating beyond a 160-kilometre range. Although this regulation has been in effect in the U.S. since December 2017, roughly 53% of pan-Canadian…
Optimizing your shipping process: where to begin?
- 28 October 2019
- Martin Tremblay
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Who hasn’t dreamed of shipping their merchandise in the blink of an eye? No red tape, no delays, no worries! Unfortunately, shipping goods at the national and international levels is a necessary evil for many businesses. There are, however, several…
Fuel Surcharge : Prioritizing Transparency to Avoid Unpleasant Surprises
- 23 August 2019
- Martin Tremblay
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You are about to enter into an agreement with your freight carrier to ship your cargo from point A to point B for a negotiated and set fee. After exercising due diligence, you determine that the agreement is in order…
A member of the Transportation Intermediaries Association for nearly 15 years: a testament to high quality in the North American Transportation industry.
- 20 June 2019
- Martin Tremblay
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A key grouping for 3PL logistics enterprises in the United States, the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has been working since 1978 to improve the quality standards that regulate the North American logistics market. With more than 1,700 members (the vast…
Limit your susceptibility to economic shocks and manage the driver shortage!
- 10 May 2019
- Martin Tremblay
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The secret is out: Quebec is running 5,000 drivers short and is struggling to meet the increasing transport demand. In Canada, this shortage will reach 48,000 drivers by 20241. As a result, (and despite a very strong need in the…
Thaw period: making the most of transport operations in spite of imposed limits
- 2 April 2019
- Martin Tremblay
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Spring is a critical time for shipping companies. For one, when spring rolls around, there is an increase in demand for many seasonal products (soil, sand, stone, etc.). Another bonus is that the spring thaw means melting snow and for…