Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have overwhelmingly approved a strike mandate after over a year of unresolved contract negotiations with the Maritime Employers Association (MEA). In the vote, longshore workers rejected the MEA's offer by 99.6%, with 97.9% of workers in favor of giving their...
As the likelihood of a strike at ports along the US east and Gulf coasts increases, container shipping lines have begun implementing disruption surcharges in preparation for the potential impact. On September 1, MSC announced it would introduce a $1,000 Emergency Operations Surcharge (EOS) per 20ft...
The union representing dockworkers at the Port of Montreal, Local 375 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), is set to hold a strike vote this week. This vote comes just before a scheduled mediation session aimed at resolving the year-long conflict between maritime...
A fire erupted on Monday afternoon in a container holding 15,000 kilograms of lithium batteries at one of the Port of Montreal's terminals in the Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough. As a precaution, the city issued a containment notice for the adjacent area, advising residents to stay indoors...
Following our recent announcement regarding a possible strike affecting all U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports on October 1, 2024, we would like to provide you with an important update on the current situation. As of today, there has been little to no significant progress in...
Shanghai has halted transportation services, recalled ships, and closed major tourist attractions, including Shanghai Disney Resort, as it braces for Typhoon Bebinca. This Category 1 storm could become the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit the financial hub since 1949. Packing winds of 144 kph (89...
On September 15, 2024, Air Canada announced it has reached a tentative four-year collective agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which represents over 5,200 pilots at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge. This agreement marks a significant step forward in avoiding potential labor...
Business groups have expressed serious concern over the looming Air Canada pilot strike, warning that it could significantly disrupt Canada’s supply chain. Both passenger travel and cargo operations would be affected, with wide-reaching consequences for Canadian businesses and consumers. In a letter to federal labour minister...
As Golden Week approaches in China, we want to ensure you're fully informed about its potential impact on logistics and the measures we are implementing to minimize disruptions to your supply chain. Golden Week is a major holiday period in China, during which factories, ports, and...
As the possibility of a strike at 13 major US East Coast and Gulf Coast ports looms, businesses that rely on these crucial shipping hubs are bracing for significant disruption. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) has threatened to strike on October 1, which could cause...
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