Supply Chain
Virus outbreak could cost airlines US$113B: industry group
IATA says industry urgently needs help from governments in waiving some requirements and fees to alleviate the burden on airlines.
‘It frustrates me:’ Kenney says new coronavirus stifling oil and gas economy
Spread of the novel coronavirus has resulted in a downturn in the global economy, including oil price
U.S. reports first drug shortage tied to virus outbreak
Regulators stressed that alternative medicines are available to treat patients
Moody’s downgrades auto sales forecast on virus fears
The agency said in a report Feb. 26 that the outbreak would reduce demand and disrupt supplies of parts and raw materials
China struggles to revive manufacturing amid virus outbreak
Analysts warn the longer that disruption lasts, the more damage will spread to wider industries and other economies
Blockade trips up Canada’s biggest ports as shippers steer clear of rail closure
Atlantic Container Line, a major U.S. shipping line, is diverting from the Port of Halifax in favour of U.S. harbours
Major shipper steers clear of Halifax port as rail blockades continue
Atlantic Container Line is now docking in New York and Baltimore instead to run cargo inland on American railroads
PM urges patience, promises reconciliation in face of anti-pipeline blockade
Describing Trudeau’s speech as “the weakest response to a national crisis in Canadian history,” Andrew Scheer blasted the protesters as “radical activists”
Business groups call on Ottawa to end rail blockade stranding goods
“This issue is beyond serious, it’s critical,” said Dennis Darby, CEO of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
Manitoba won’t shut door on oil pipeline to Churchill: premier
The idea has been revived recently by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe
