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1 month ago | 
insidelogistics.ca | Derek Cloutier |Rishabh R. Jain |Altaf Qadri |Derek Clouthier
Two pharmaceutical industry groups have released a report calling for stronger collaboration and regulatory reforms to address worsening drug shortages in Canada. The Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA) and the Canadian Association for Pharmacy Distribution Management (CAPDM) developed the report in response to Health Canada’s call for stakeholder cooperation. “Resilience against drug shortages rests on the strength of partnerships,” said CGPA president Jim Keon.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
insidelogistics.ca | Derek Cloutier |Rishabh R. Jain |Altaf Qadri
The global pharmaceutical logistics market is projected to grow from US$93.23 billion in 2023 to US$140.83 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.09 per cent. This growth, according to a report from TechSci Research, is driven by increasing demand for efficient supply chain solutions, advancements in technology and the rising prevalence of temperature-sensitive products like biologics and biosimilars.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
insidelogistics.ca | Derek Cloutier |Emily Atkins
Nearly half of Canadian workers are now using generative artificial intelligence (AI) in their jobs, more than doubling last year’s adoption rate, according to KPMG in Canada’s latest Generative AI Adoption Index. However, as usage grows, concerns over risky behaviours and inadequate employer oversight are also rising. The survey of 2,183 Canadian employees found that 46 per cent are using generative AI in their work, up from 22 per cent in 2023.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
insidelogistics.ca | Derek Cloutier |Emily Atkins
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has issued its first accreditation for liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering, authorizing North Vancouver’s Seaspan Energy to refuel select ships calling at the Port of Vancouver. The accreditation follows a multi-year evaluation process that adhered to international safety best practices, including recommended guidelines from the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF).
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
insidelogistics.ca | Derek Cloutier |Emily Atkins
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and ATCO EnPower, a division of Canadian Utilities Ltd., have completed construction of hydrogen production and refueling facilities in Calgary and Edmonton, and are now fully operational. As part of its Hydrogen Locomotive Program, CPKC is retrofitting several diesel locomotives with hydrogen fuel cells, allowing them to operate without direct emissions.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
insidelogistics.ca | Derek Cloutier |Emily Atkins
Quadra Group Ltd., a logistics, industrial supply chain solutions company, and on-site technical support in the resources industry, in conjunction with Octium Solutions is investing in the expansion of its railway infrastructure in Malartic, Que.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
insidelogistics.ca | Derek Cloutier |Emily Atkins
DHL Supply Chain is venturing into generative AI with the support of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to deploy a suite of applications to enhance its data management and analytics capabilities to help bring greater value to its customers. DHL Supply Chain’s first key generative AI tool is an advanced data-cleansing application used by its in-house solutions design team.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
insidelogistics.ca | Derek Cloutier |Emily Atkins
Tourmaline Oil Corp. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. have opened two new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in Alberta, marking a key milestone in their efforts to build Western Canada’s first commercial-grade public CNG fueling network. The new locations in Calgary and Grande Prairie, along with the Edmonton station which opened in April 2023, establish a transportation corridor for trucking companies converting fleets from diesel to CNG.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
insidelogistics.ca | Derek Cloutier |Rishabh R. Jain |Altaf Qadri
The global market for pharmaceutical warehousing is projected to reach US$31.1 billion by 2030, up from an estimated US$25.2 billion for 2023, according to the “Refrigerated Warehousing – Global Strategic Business Report” from Research and Markets. The growth in the pharmaceutical warehousing market is driven by several factors, including the increasing production of temperature-sensitive biologics, the rising demand for vaccines and pharmaceuticals and advancements in storage technology.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
insidelogistics.ca | Derek Cloutier |Emily Atkins
A new survey revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) is seen as a key competitive advantage in the supply chain sector, with 33 per cent of shippers and 19 per cent of 3PLs reporting they are planning implementation in this area. The survey also shows that respondents believe change management is vital for success and the majority are currently employing a change management framework. The 2025 Third-Party Logistics Study, spearheaded by Dr. C.
