Recent updates from the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) bring a glimmer of hope to the ongoing labour negotiations at the Port of Montreal. Scheduled for April 8 and 9, mediation meetings by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service aim to foster a resolution, highlighting the...
In recent months, Canadian ports, particularly the Port of Vancouver, have become critical focal points for discussions around global trade efficiencies and logistics challenges. A significant surge in imports, compounded by strained rail capacities, has led to extended container dwell times, pushing the logistics and...
In a recent development that has escalated tensions in the maritime sector, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched attacks on three container ships, marking a significant increase in the geographic scope and ambition of their maritime operations. The spokesman for Yemen's Houthi rebels, Yahya...
Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) employed at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) are gearing up for a significant move. Starting April 10, 2024, they will be conducting a nationwide strike vote in response...
Amidst looming uncertainties at the Port of Montreal, concerns rise over potential disruptions due to a possible worker strike. A few companies recently announced a preemptive rerouting of cargo away from Montreal's port, opting for Halifax instead. This decision sparks apprehension within the industry, hinting...
In a startling development, the Panama Canal is grappling with a severe drought, presenting a myriad of challenges that resonate across the global trade landscape. The decline in water levels, attributed to a historic reduction in rainfall, has profound implications for the canal's operations, with...
Thousands of garment factory workers took to the streets of Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, and the industrial district of Gazipur on Tuesday to demand better wages. Bangladesh, the world's second-largest garment-producing country, boasts nearly 3,500 factories employing approximately 4 million workers, the majority of whom are...
In a significant development, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) has announced a successful resolution with UNIFOR, representing 360 unionized employees, effectively ending the strike that commenced on October 22nd. While the agreement is pending ratification by employees in the coming days, the SLSMC...
In a crucial development, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) issued a significant advisory on Tuesday, urging Chittagong and Payra ports to escalate the warning signal from level 4 to level 7. . Cyclonic storm Hamoon, originating in the Bay of Bengal, has now intensified into a...
Despite diligent negotiations between the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) and UNIFOR, an agreement proved elusive before the UNIFOR strike deadline of 00:01 on October 22nd. UNIFOR, representing locals 4211, 4319, 4212, 4323, and 4320, has maintained a steadfast position on their wage demands,...