Looking on the positive side - the rising cost of oil may help transload facilities in Atlantic Canada. AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro explains the reasoning in this artcile in an online transportation publication.
One of the strongest voices for Atlantica says it's time for business to take action. In an address to the Moncton Rotary Club, Neville Gilfoy said everything is in place for success, it's up to business to make it happen.
AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill applauds an effort to establish trade links with India. He says it's about time, but also suggests it's going to take more than one trade mission to establish solid links.
Poor east-west road conditions in the Atlantica region are seen as one of the major hurdles that must be overcome to seize new opportunities in trade and transportation. The Northeast CanAm project is examining what needs to be done and a proposed private highway linking the Maritimes to Quebec via Maine looks promising, especially given the importance of trucking in the region.
An art exhibit in Saint John, New Brunswick is heralded as another example of the success of Atlantica. Featuring works by Maine artist Bernard Langlais, the exhibit is heralded as proof that stronger cultural ties, as well as economic ties, are crucial to the success of the region.
A $240 million expansion project would allow natural gas reserves off the coast of Nova Scotia to energize markets beyond Atlantica.
When Melford International Terminals announced plans to begin construction this summer of a new container port in Guysborough County, CBC Radio turned to AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill for comment. He explained there is room for a second container terminal, as long as it is 100% privately funded.
In September 2007 the Work Research Foundation brought together leaders from business, trade association and policy institutes for a Trade Corridors Roundtable. This is the report from that influential gathering.
The Port of Halifax appoints a commercial director to work on its behalf in the key American markets of Chicago, Buffalo, New York and New England.
This article by Chris Johnston, president of World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara, provides tips to companies doing business across borders.