Garland Chow
E Business Impact on Canadian Transportation

This paper examines the importance of electronic business in the transportation industry by following the adoption and use of e-business technology among Canadian and U.S. carriers. Three separate studies focus on e-business in trucking, marine and rail. For each mode, the paper explores the benefits in best practices in e-business and the barriers preventing its adoption. The study also compares Canadian and U.S. competitors with respect to meeting shippers' needs using e-business capabilities. Finally, the paper suggests public policy changes that could further the development of e-business in Canadian transportation.