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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

We want to inform you that we are closely monitoring shipments as a result of the ongoing wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC. Some areas are under evacuation orders causing shipment delays. Calgary will be holding all Kelowna freight on their dock until the evacuation order has been lifted. Edmonton will be holding all… Continue reading Customer Bulletin: Wildfires in Western Canada