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Canary takes flight for Drone Delivery Canada

Armed Forces to use drones for medical supply deliveries

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by Emily AtkinsSeptember 8, 2023 Canada’s military will be testing aircraft from Drone Delivery Canada gauge their suitability for use in military logistics applications. The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces’ (DND/CAF) Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program has contracted with DDC to use a Canary remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) in …

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What is Container Destuffing?

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What is Container Destuffing? Container stuffing and destuffing is simply-the loading and unloading of goods or products into and out of containers for shipping. Sometimes container stuffing and destuffing refers to the loading and unloading of containers to or from one mode of transport to another, such as from ship to rail or truck to …

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Canary takes flight for Drone Delivery Canada

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by Emily AtkinsAugust 4, 2023 Drone Delivery Canada Corp.’s Canary remotely piloted aircraft has completed its first commercial flights. The company completed three round trip flights with the Canary on the Care by Air route, which is DDC’s longest commercial route at 13.4km. All flights were completed in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations. The third flight …

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What is White Glove Delivery Services

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What is White Glove Delivery Services “White Glove” delivery is used to describe service provided with excellence, attention, and the utmostcare. White glove delivery services is a method of shipping or receiving products that need moreattention than regular parcels due to their size, value or fragility. Why You Should Use White Glove Delivery Services

What is Transloading

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Transloading refers to the process of moving pallets, equipment, and other shipments between locations using more than one mode of transportation. Your first thought about transloading may involve the movement of goods from international countries via ocean freight carriers. Benefits

Economic impacts will mount quickly if west coast strike lingers, groups say

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by Emily AtkinsJuly 5, 2023 Industry groups are warning of serious economic impacts if the BC dockworkers strike is allowed to continue. The strike, now in it’s fifth day, started on July 1, after 7,400 members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) walked off the job. Talks between the union and the employers, the …

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Commercial real estate poised for renewed upswing

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by Emily AtkinsJune 16, 2023 Canada’s commercial real estate sector is poised for an upswing in the second half of the year, new research has found. While caution characterized investment activity in the first three months of 2023, sentiment is shifting in Canada’s commercial real estate sector. Positive indicators have emerged, led by rising demand and …

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What is Tailgate Delivery?

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A: Tailgate delivery means that the driver will bring the item(s) to the tailgate of the truck for you to unload. You must be available to take the item(s) from there. Bear in mind that some items are heavy so make sure you have someone available to help, if needed. Benefits A prominent advantage of …

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What is Cross-Docking?

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Cross-Docking At DC Transport and Logistics, we offer full Cross-Docking services at our Facilities in St. Laurent Quebec We use state-of-the-art technologies to manage your shipments, with on-time deliveries and route tracking systems What is Cross-Docking? Cross-docking is the practice of unloading goods from inbound delivery vehicles and loading them directly onto outbound vehicles. This eliminates …

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What Are Spring Weight Restrictions?

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In the spring, fluctuating temperatures and freeze-thaw cycles can cause damage to the roads. When temperatures rise, water from melted snow and ice seeps under the pavement and softens the gravel. The high water content can cause the road to lose 50-70% of its strength, so the surface is more likely to be damaged by …

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