In the rapidly changing world of global trade, businesses importing goods from Asia are now facing shipping container costs that can reach as high as $10,000. This rate, necessary for urgent full-size shipping containers over the coming month, marks a significant increase—nearly double the current...
The complexity of the situation in Red Sea and the ripple effects on global supply chains have intensified in recent months. This has caused industry-wide disruptions. We now expect that these disruptions will continue into the third quarter of 2024. Despite hopes that the situation would...
VANCOUVER, BC – In a continuous effort to uphold the smooth operations of Canada's Pacific Gateway, the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and its partners strive to negotiate in good faith, emphasizing the crucial role of the over $800 million in cargo managed daily across...
The Canadian government is taking steps to delay the onset of a potential strike by railway workers at Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), according to an official. Last week, Teamsters union members voted in favor of a strike that could begin...
The leader of the Houthi movement called for a further escalation of the attacks on shipping, citing the potential attack on the city of Rafah and as Western pressure grows on Hamas to accept the terms of a proposed ceasefire. “The Yemeni armed forces announce the...
With the assistance of federal conciliators, CPKC and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) leadership are meeting again this week to continue negotiations to renew the collective agreements for both our Train and Engine (T&E) and Rail Traffic Controller (RCTC) employees. Unfortunately, despite our best...
Negotiations between CN and the TCRC are ongoing, with meetings held between the Parties on April 29 and 30, supported by federal conciliators. The Union has made it clear that it will not agree to move toward a more modern agreement based on an hourly rate...
Proposal Rejection by CUPE - Local 375 On April 22, the members of the Longshoremen's Union at the Port of Montreal, represented by CUPE - Local 375, cast their votes and decided to reject the proposal submitted by the MEA. This decision underscores the ongoing negotiations...
The Port of Montreal faces increasing tensions as longshore workers, represented by CUPE 375, overwhelmingly reject the final offer from the Maritime Employers’ Association (MEA). With ongoing negotiations hitting a standstill, the possibility of a strike looms large, affecting cargo operations and potentially disrupting maritime...
Members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) are currently engaging in a strike vote that could significantly disrupt Canadian logistics and business operations. The strike is under consideration following the expiration of three critical collective agreements for CN and CPKC engineers and conductors, as...
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