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Extreme cold weather for Western Canada has been lifted for the Prairie regions – Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Containers are still be offloaded and prioritized for Fastfrate from CPKC, but we are still experiencing some service delays. Our operations team are working to ensure there are minimal disruptions, but we can expect delays up to… Continue reading Service Update: Western Canada Operations

The extreme cold weather is still affecting parts of Western Canada, in the Prairie regions (Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba) making it difficult for our drivers to stay out for long periods of time and trucks to safely on the roads. The safety of our drivers is very important to us. Service delays are in affect… Continue reading Customer Bulletin – Extreme Cold Weather in Western Canada

December 7, 2023 – Fastfrate’s newly expanded warehouse marks a significant milestone for Fastfrate, reinforcing the company’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its clients. The expansion celebration was held on December 6, 2023, and was a testament to the dedication and hard work that went into the Halifax warehouse expansion project. The additional… Continue reading Fastfrate’s Halifax Warehouse Expansion

As part of our commitment to open communication with our valued customers, we are reaching out to provide an update regarding an incident that occurred last week. On September 27, 2023, in the area of Parry Sound, Ontario, a CPKC train experienced a derailment. While an investigation is currently underway, we are relieved to report… Continue reading Service Updates: CPKC Train Derailment

We wish to provide an update on the aftermath of Hurricane Lee, which made landfall in the Maritimes over the past weekend. We are pleased to convey that there have been no reported injuries or adverse effects resulting from the storm. However, it is important to note that certain shipments are currently experiencing delays due… Continue reading Service Update: Moncton and Halifax Operations Impacted by Hurricane Lee

We have been closely monitoring the situation in Kelowna and Yellowknife. As of today, we have started to send freight to Kelowna and the branch has started to deliver those shipments to our customers. However, we are still closely monitoring, as the situation can quickly change, and to ensure the safety of our team, we… Continue reading Customer Bulletin: UPDATE – Wildfires in Western Canada