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Canada Unveils Sweeping Measures to Tackle PFAS Contamination in Consumer Goods and Industry

Ottawa, March 18, 2025 — In a landmark move to protect public health and the environment, the Canadian government has announced comprehensive upgrades to its regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a family of persistent chemicals linked to serious health risks. The new measures, outlined in a joint statement by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Health Canada, aim to phase out PFAS from thousands of everyday products while fostering innovation in safer alternatives.

Cape Town Port Disrupted by Severe Windstorm, Operations Halted Temporarily

Cape Town, South Africa – A powerful windstorm has recently swept through the Port of Cape Town, disrupting container operations and causing significant disruptions to shipping schedules. The unexpected weather event has forced the port authorities to temporarily halt all container handling activities to ensure the safety of personnel and infrastructure.

Major US Air Cargo Company Ceases Operations

iAero Airways, a prominent US-based airline specializing in passenger charter flights and cargo transportation, announced its cessation of operations following a failed reorganization under bankruptcy protection. Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, with its primary flight hub at Miami International Airport, iAero had been operating a fleet of narrow-body cargo aircraft for DHL Express.