The CP mainline re-opened yesterday afternoon, near Lytton, BC. Although the line is open and operational, it will be a slow start up process and congestion is expected. There will be delays at the rail terminal with containers arriving out of sequence.We are still expecting minimum delays of 72 – 96 hours going into or… Continue reading Customer Bulletin: The wildfires near Lytton, BC continues to cause major delays with the rail lines in and out of British Columbia.
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Customer Bulletin: Wildfires, BC
Please note, the wildfires near Lytton, BC continue to affect the rails mainline into and out of Vancouver, BC.CP is expecting limited access through this area this afternoon, though significant delays continue into and out of Vancouver, BC, and Vancouver Island… CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
Customer Bulletin: Wildfires, BC
Please note, the wildfires near Lytton, BC have affected the rails mainline into and out of Vancouver, BC.Though the timeline to re-open is unknown, the rail is anticipating min delays of 72 to 96 hours into Vancouver and Vancouver Island… CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
BC Road Closure Surcharge
Dear Valued Customer,Please be advised that Kicking Horse Canyon Constructors (KHCC) has been implementing intermittent lane closures on Trans- Canada Highway through the Kicking Horse Canyon Phase 4 construction site throughout March and will extend the lane closures to April 10, 2021. In addition, KHCC will implement overnight full closures in the Kicking Horse Canyon… Continue reading BC Road Closure Surcharge
Frank Figliomeni Promoted to President, Fastfrate Integrated Logistics
Fastfrate Group is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Figliomeni to President of Fastfrate Integrated Logistics. Formerly Executive Vice President, Mr. Figliomeni now leads the Integrated Logistics, Linehaul, Bestway and CDI divisions of Fastfrate Group. Frank has more than 20 years of experience in transportation and since joining Fastfrate Group, has played an… Continue reading Frank Figliomeni Promoted to President, Fastfrate Integrated Logistics
Breaking Ground on New 85,000 sq.ft. Facility in Ottawa, Ontario
We are extremely pleased to announce Fastfrate Group will be commencing the build of our state-of-the-art facility in the Spring of this year. This location is positioned on 10 acres of land in a new industrial park in southeast Ottawa. On the heels of our most recent acquisition of ASL Distribution, this new facility will… Continue reading Breaking Ground on New 85,000 sq.ft. Facility in Ottawa, Ontario
Exponential growth trajectory continues for Fastfrate Group with acquisition of ASL Distribution Services Limited
Fastfrate Group is excited to announce the acquisition of ASL Distribution Services Limited (ASL) – a leading transportation, warehousing, distribution and final mile service provider. The details of the agreement were not provided, however the purchase which includes all operating entities, is projected to increase Fastfrate Group revenue by an additional $120MM in 2021. Fastfrate… Continue reading Exponential growth trajectory continues for Fastfrate Group with acquisition of ASL Distribution Services Limited
Employee Spotlight on James Darby
Bringing over 10 years of industry experience with him, James joined Fastfrate Group in September of 2017 as a Pricing Manager. James has held several positions in the transportation industry which have helped propel his career to the role of Director of Operations and Procurement for our asset-based, Fastfrate Integrated Logistics division. James plays an… Continue reading Employee Spotlight on James Darby
Employee Spotlight on Anthony Nadon
Anthony began his professional career with CDI in 2007. He later left to pursue other opportunities in 2012 before joining again in July of 2020. Anthony has acquired over 13 years of experience within the transportation industry. His time spent in various roles, which include senior sales positions, has given him an exceptional understanding of… Continue reading Employee Spotlight on Anthony Nadon
Fastfrate Group Proudly Announces the Second of 3 Branches Being Renamed in Honour of Long-Standing Employees!
It is with great pleasure, that our facility in Vaughan, Ontario will be renamed the GEORGE BICHARA FASTFRATE VAUGHAN CENTER. While working for me in the early years before Fastfrate, I watched George first-handedly turn around a small trucking company that we owned, states Executive Chairman, Ron Tepper. I knew his work ethic. If he could… Continue reading Fastfrate Group Proudly Announces the Second of 3 Branches Being Renamed in Honour of Long-Standing Employees!