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Ripples from standstill at strike-bound Canadian ports could spread inland

Charlotte Goldstone — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:03:50 +0000

Turmoil persists at Canada’s ports, with warnings that this could lead to spikes in road and rail freight, and congestion at ‘Plan-B’ US west coast gateways.
Yesterday, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship & Dock Foremen Local 514 began an industry-wide, open-ended strike against all BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) member companies.
The association issued a coast-wide lockout notice in response, effectively shutting down the principal ports of Vancouver ...

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No end to chaos in sight for shippers as Canada’s port rows escalate

Alex Lennane — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:51:30 +0000

Shippers face severe disruption in Canada after the weekend failed to see labour tensions decline at the country’s ports: in fact, rows on both the east and west coasts escalated.
On the west coast, where the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert are affected, the BCMEA’s decision to lock out ILWU Local 514 workers today, triggered a pushback from the union and no agreement was reached.
The port of Vancouver warned customers: ...

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Cash for 19 projects to advance Canada’s digital supply chain infrastructure

Alex Lennane — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:12:24 +0000

The Canadian government has allocated C$51.2m ($37.25m) to support 19 projects aiming to improve the nation’s digital supply chain infrastructure.
“Strong supply chains help make the cost of living more affordable for Canadians,” said transport minister Pablo Rodriguez.
“Technological innovation will help make supply chains faster and more resilient. With these investments, we’re making sure crucial knowledge and information can be shared and acted on for the benefit of Canadian consumers, workers ...

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Blank sailings on the rise at Canadian ports as carriers fret over rail strike

Gavin van Marle — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:07:54 +0000

As uncertainty hangs over Canada’s rail system being shut down by a strike, shipping lines on the transpacific trade have begun to cancel calls to the country’s main pacific gateways, Vancouver and Prince Rupert.
“Anticipation of a strike keeps carriers on their toes, with some already taking significant action to omit, blank, or swap calls into Vancouver in June and beyond,” an eeSea trade update said.
“There are 14 port swaps and ...

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Strike threat to Canada’s rail network rises as negotiations stall

Charlotte Goldstone — Mon, 20 May 2024 11:54:34 +0000

Canadian rail operators are racing to cement a deal with labour unions before a “damaging” strike can take place, but early indications are that negotiations have started to derail.
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) union entered its latest round of bargaining last week with rail operators Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).
The parties’ collective agreement expired on 31 December 2023 and has been followed by five months ...

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Maersk draws up contingency plans for rail strike in Canada

Charlotte Goldstone — Thu, 09 May 2024 12:43:08 +0000

With a 22 May deadline for Canada’s rail strike looming, Maersk has drawn up its contingency plan for North America west coast port calls, but warned of an extended recovery period, significant backlogs and knock-on effects.
Canadian rail workers union the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) called for industrial action following five months of unsuccessful discussions with employers Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).
If a deal ...

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Prince Rupert port in new push to win traffic following capacity hike

Gavin van Marle — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:21:02 +0000

Boosted by a fresh injection of handling capacity, DP World’s Prince Rupert Port has reminded North American shippers of other capacity options, should regional port congestion become an issue later this year.
“We have plenty of room and capability to handle what may come through,” DP World Canada chief executive Doug Smith told The Loadstar Podcast on the sidelines of this year’s S&P TPM event in Long Beach.
Prince Rupert’s Fairview container ...

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Declining volumes won’t dent North American port expansion plans

Alex Lennane — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:20:55 +0000

The recent decline in volumes on the US Gulf and east coasts and in northern Canada has not derailed port expansion plans.
Designs for new container terminals on the lower Mississippi have taken steps forward, while the port of Prince Rupert is working on an export transfer facility as it awaits the outcome of a feasibility study for a container terminal that would nearly double its box capacity.
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Canada port dispute resolution may be on again, after early hours agreement

Joe Ortiz — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:04:31 +0000

Labour disruption on Canada’s west coast may again be close to resolution, following a dramatic development in the early hours of today when a “tentative” agreement was reached.
A compromise solution secured by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) leadership was rejected by its membership on 22 July.
Today, the ILWU said it was “happy to announce that we have secured a negotiated tentative settlement with the BCMEA”.
After talks failed at ...

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Another rollercoaster week on Canada’s west coast

Alex Lennane — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:49:31 +0000

Things are relatively quiet this morning, but it may simply be more of that breath-holding we are familiar with.
Despite a second tentative agreement being reached by both parties today, nothing is finalised yet and, after this week’s rollercoaster, most of us are probably hesitating to let out a sigh of relief.
On the upside, the ports of Rupert and Vancouver appear to be cycling a regular turnover at the moment. Four ...

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