French will follow. Dear Clients and Partners, In recent weeks, many of you have been in touch with our teams to inquire on the progress with the collective agreement renewal between the Port of Montreal Longshore Workers' Union (CUPE Local 375) and the Maritime Employers Association (MEA)....
Starting in 2024, the EU will include the shipping industry in its emissions trading scheme (ETS), significantly raising costs for carriers. Ships traveling between EU ports must cover 100% of their emissions, while those arriving from outside pay for 50%. This extends EU law to...
Market Rate Level Update – GRI for November 1st, 2023 In light of the current market trends, we want to bring your attention to some recent developments in the shipping industry. Carriers have initiated a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective November 1st, with fluctuations observed in...
The Panama Canal faces a severe crisis due to a prolonged drought, resulting in critically low water levels. Reduced water availability has compelled restrictions on ship passages, affecting global trade and raising concerns about water management in Panama. Shrinking water reserves have forced a significant cut...
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,...
In a significant development, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) received a 72-hour strike notice from UNIFOR on October 18, 2023, affecting locals 4211, 4319, 4212, 4323, and 4320. The union has indicated their intention to commence strike action at 00:01 on Sunday, October...
Dear customers, We regret to inform you that a minor derailment has occurred at CN's Brampton Intermodal terminal, resulting in a temporary disruption to our services. Due to limited yard access, inbound trains are currently being impacted, leading to anticipated delays for traffic destined for Brampton. This...