The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased by 3.4 percent in November when compared with October results, according to results published by the Canadian General Freight Index.

The TransCore Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index fell behind in November, following its traditional drop this time of year, with volumes declining eight percent compared to October. While year-over-year volumes also dropped 28 percent, this is compared to historic highs set throughout 2014.

B2C e-commerce in Canada is dominated by U.S.-based retailers, according to a report from Research and Markets. However, local Canadian retailers could be favored this year by weaker Canadian currency with respect to the U.S. dollar.

The return of some manufacturing capacity from China has fueled economic growth in Mexico and Canada. John Kelly, president of the Canadian Division of Transplace, outlines some of the opportunities and challenges that have resulted from that development.

Schneider Intermodal has created a new program for streamlining customs clearance for select shipments crossing the U.S.-Mexico border by rail.