Iranian armed forces have seized a container ship, identified as the Portugal-flagged 15,000-TEU MSC Aries, near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was commandeered by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on April 13, according to reports from Iranian state media. The move comes as a...
Dhaka Airport, Bangladesh – The export flow of air cargo from Dhaka, Bangladesh is once again under severe strain. This disruption comes as a result of ongoing issues with explosive-detection scanners (EDSs) at the airport, threatening the efficiency of cargo operations amid rising demand. Currently, only...
Overview of Upcoming Discussions The Port of Montreal is set to be the focus of significant attention as key stakeholders in maritime labor negotiations prepare for a pivotal meeting. The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) and CUPE Local 375 – Montreal Longshoremen are scheduled to meet on...
Introduction: The Canadian rail industry faces a pivotal moment. The Teamsters Canada union, representing nearly 9,300 workers at Canada's leading rail operators, Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), stands on the brink of a possible work stoppage. With negotiations over working conditions...
The ongoing negotiations between the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship & Dock Foremen Local 514 (Local 514) have encountered a critical juncture, with the specter of a potential strike looming over Canada's West Coast ports. Since January...
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...
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